Dr. Richard Lokudu
Coverage of Dr. Richard Lokudu in the Nexus archive.
- Ebola outbreak is worsening food insecurity in eastern Congo, UN agency chief warns
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is exacerbating food insecurity, with over 2.7 million people facing acute hunger in 48 affected health zones. Conflict and Ebola-related restrictions, such as border closures and movement limits, have disrupted markets and supply routes, worsening conditions for communities already struggling with emergency-level food insecurity.
- Health workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Health workers in Congo's Ebola outbreak, including Dr. Richard Lokudu at Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, face minimal compensation and exhaustion while treating patients around the clock. Suspected Ebola cases are reported even late at night, requiring continuous efforts from medical staff.
- Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Health workers in Congo's Mongbwalu region are underpaid and overworked while combating the deadliest Ebola outbreak, which began in the mining area of Ituri province. The outbreak, linked to crowded mining camps and poor health protocols, has 488 confirmed cases and 86 deaths, with no approved vaccines for the Bundibugyo type of Ebola.
- Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Health workers in Mongbwalu, Congo, face minimal pay and resources while managing a deadly Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo type. The outbreak, which began in a mining area, has resulted in 488 confirmed cases and 86 deaths, with no approved vaccines or treatments available.
- Congo’s health workers treat Ebola without pay as WHO seeks resources
Congo’s health workers, including Dr. Richard Lokudu at Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, are treating Ebola patients without pay. They face risks of infection and lack compensation despite working long hours and responding to suspected cases at all times.
- Health workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Health workers in Mongbwalu, Congo, face minimal pay and resources while combating a deadly Ebola outbreak, with Dr. Richard Lokudu highlighting risks and challenges. The Bundibugyo type Ebola spreads in mining areas with poor health infrastructure, leading to 452 confirmed cases and 82 deaths.
- Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Health workers in Congo's Mongbwalu region, the epicenter of a deadly Ebola outbreak, face minimal pay and inadequate resources. The Bundibugyo type of Ebola, which lacks approved vaccines, has caused 452 confirmed cases and 82 deaths, with challenges including poor health infrastructure and community skepticism.