DRC Ebola cases surpass 2,000 as more health workers begin strike

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ituri province has now surpassed 2,000 cases, with the death toll rising to 754. Adding to the crisis, health workers have begun striking due to unpaid wages, which could further complicate efforts to contain the virus. This situation highlights the dire state of healthcare funding and the impact of economic issues on public health crises, underscoring the urgent need for both governmental support and international aid to manage the outbreak effectively.