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Dozens at an Ebola treatment center in Congo strike over unpaid salaries
By AP via Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 13, 2026
· 2 min read
Dozens of people working at an Ebola treatment center in northeast Congo went on strike Monday over unpaid salaries and bonuses.The striking staff at Rwampara General Hospital in Ituri province includes epidemiologists, case investigators, drivers and gravediggers who say they have not been paid ...
Key takeaway "The Congolese authorities declared a new Ebola outbreak on May 15, after the disease had been transmitting for weeks without official detection, according to the World Health Organization.
Why this matters in The Waco
The Ebola outbreak in Congo, though far from Waco , has a ripple effect on the local community due to the presence of aid workers and medical professionals from the area who travel to affected regions. The strike by dozens of workers at an Ebola treatment center in northeast Congo over unpaid salaries and bonuses raises concerns about the stability of global health efforts. As Waco residents may have family members or acquaintances working in international health, the situation in Congo hits close to home. The fact that a US aid worker was infected with Ebola during this outbreak and another American humanitarian worker contracted the virus, underscores the risks faced by those from this area working to combat the disease. The Waco community should be aware of the challenges faced by these workers and the potential impact on local families.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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