In the Congo, the Ebola outbreak has resulted in significant numbers of cases and deaths. Government data indicates that there are 2,011 confirmed cases, with 754 deaths. This outbreak is reportedly the fastest-growing on record.

Health workers in the region are taking action, with a strike at Bunia General Hospital, the largest medical center in the area. The strike is due to payment issues, with workers claiming they have not received pay despite difficult working conditions.

Further details on the outbreak and the strike are available from the source, including information on the number of healthcare workers infected and the start of the outbreak.