Congo Health Workers Fight Ebola Without Pay as WHO Seeks Funding

Dr. Richard Lokudu, medical director of the Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, is currently operating on the front lines of a deadly Ebola virus outbreak in the eastern region of Congo. Despite his essential work treating patients in the Ituri province, Dr. Lokudu reports receiving almost no compensation for his efforts, highlighting the severe risks and … Read more

Deadly DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to M23-held South Kivu

A Humanitarian Crisis at the Crossroads: Ebola in a Conflict Zone The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is currently facing a perilous convergence of crises. As an Ebola outbreak spreads into territories held by the M23 militia, the intersection of endemic regional conflict and a lethal, incurable viral strain is creating a perfect storm for … Read more