Ebola virus disease
Coverage of Ebola virus disease in the Nexus archive.
- Some health workers in Congo’s Ebola outbreak go on strike over pay issues as deaths near 600
Healthcare workers in Congo's Ituri province have begun striking over delayed wages and bonuses, threatening efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak that has caused 580 deaths. Front-line workers report limited protective gear and unfair treatment, while the World Health Organization notes the virus is spreading due to population movements and insecurity.
- Some health workers in Congo's Ebola outbreak go on strike over pay issues as deaths near 600
Healthcare workers in Congo's Ituri province are striking over delayed wages and bonuses amid the Ebola outbreak, which has caused nearly 600 deaths. The strike threatens efforts to contain the virus, with workers citing inadequate gear and treatment, while clinical trials for the Bundibugyo virus treatment begin.
- France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak
France confirmed its first Ebola case outside Africa in a doctor returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The patient, who traveled on an Air France flight, is in stable condition with low viral load, and health authorities state the transmission risk remains low.
- WHO Warns Ebola Epidemic Is ‘Outpacing’ Response
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the current Ebola epidemic is spreading faster than efforts to contain it. The alert highlights concerns that the outbreak is outpacing global and local response measures.