Unpaid health workers strike as Congo’s Ebola contact tracing falls behind
MeridStreet AI summaryHealth workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are going on strike due to unpaid salaries, which has led to a decline in Ebola contact tracing efforts. This is a significant concern as the country struggles to contain the spread of the disease. The strike is a result of health workers not being paid in over three months, making it difficult for them to continue their work effectively.
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Unpaid health workers are on strike, which could worsen the Ebola outbreak. This could lead to a decline in investor confidence in the region's health sector.
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