WHO chief says Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay
Summary
The Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading faster than the response, with aid workers striking over unpaid wages and worsening access to care in Ituri province. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says efforts must be urgently scaled up as the outbreak nears 3,900 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths.
Key Points
- The WHO says the Ebola outbreak in Congo is outpacing response efforts as cases continue to rise in hot spots.
- Health workers in Ituri province are striking over unpaid wages, further limiting access to care in the epicenter of the outbreak.
- Congo’s Ministry of Health says the outbreak has reached 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths.
- The U.S. Department of State has pledged an additional $242 million for Ebola response, preparedness and humanitarian assistance.
