Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike

In Congo, the Ebola outbreak has escalated, claiming over 500 lives from more than 1,500 confirmed cases. This surge in fatalities highlights the dire situation faced by the country's healthcare system, which is already strained. Adding to the crisis, health workers are threatening to strike due to unsafe working conditions and inadequate resources, raising concerns about the ability to contain the virus further. This situation underscores the urgent need for international support to bolster local health responses and prevent a broader public health catastrophe.