Ebola Fighters Strike Over Pay | Tulsa News

Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Health workers in Congo’s Ebola epicenter are staging a dangerous strike over unpaid wages and lack of protective gear, jeopardizing the fight against a deadly outbreak that’s already claimed nearly 600 lives. As clinical trials loom, frontline staff—some even burying the dead—are walking off the job, fueled by financial desperation and rage at being ignored. With airports closed and promises broken, the WHO warns the virus is spreading faster than ever, while workers recount attacks and threats of quitting entirely. The Ministry claims delays are due to logistics—but for those risking their…