Ebola Surge in Congo Threatens Frontline Workers | Roanoke News

Ebola’s grip tightens in Congo as over 500 die and 1,500 cases confirmed, with Ituri province at the epicenter. Frontline workers are staging a 24-hour walkout, demanding pay, supplies, and respect — frustrated by withheld benefits, unsafe conditions, and perceived capital-city arrogance. Compounding the crisis: this is the deadly Bundibugyo strain, with no vaccine or treatment. Officials scramble to find patient zero and trace tens of thousands of contacts — the first month alone shattered records, underscoring the race against time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b03a502ba2255b7c