Congo Ebola Frontline Workers Strike Over Pay Delays Jeopardizes Containment
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Health workers in Congo’s Ebola epicenter (Ituri) walk off the job due to unpaid wages and bonuses since May, risking slower outbreak response as cases reach 1,708 with 580 deaths; protesters complain limited protective gear and unfair treatment, while authorities say payments are being addressed and disruptions like airport closures hinder funding flow.
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