WHO chief visits DR Congo to support Ebola response as health workers strike over pay

Published Aug 5, 11:33 AM UTC

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The World Health Organization (WHO) chief visited the Democratic Republic of Congo to support Ebola response efforts amid a strike by some health workers over unpaid wages. The ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has become the second-deadliest in history, with deaths surpassing 1,700. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, is spreading faster than previous epidemics due to factors including community mistrust and security challenges. The visit aims to bolster containment measures and address worker grievances to maintain the response momentum.

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