Congo Ebola response hit by worker protests over late pay

Ebola response workers in eastern Congo have staged protests, demanding nearly three months of unpaid salaries and allowances, amidst ongoing security incidents and outbreak efforts.

Ebola response workers in eastern Congo ​have staged protests this week to ​call for the government to pay ‌salaries and ​allowances that they say are nearly three months overdue, as security incidents continue to hamper efforts to contain the outbreak.