Congo's Unpaid Heroes: The Human Cost of a Bungled Ebola Response The latest strike by health workers at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo is a stark reminder of the dire situation unfolding in the country.
With over 2,973 confirmed cases and 1,309 deaths, including more than 100 healthcare workers infected since the beginning of the outbreak, it's clear that something has gone terribly wrong.
The unpaid bonuses issue at Elikya Ebola Treatment Center in Bunia is a symptom of a larger problem – one that speaks to the broader neglect of Congo's health infrastructure.