Health Workers
Coverage of Health Workers in the Nexus archive.
- Some Health Workers in Congo's Ebola Outbreak Go on Strike as Deaths Near 600
Healthcare workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak have gone on strike to protest delayed payments, threatening efforts to control the outbreak as deaths approach 600.
- Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike
At least 500 people have died from over 1,500 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo. Health workers in the country have threatened to strike.
- Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike
Ebola deaths in Congo have surpassed 500, with 1,561 confirmed cases since May 15. Health workers in Ituri province, the outbreak's epicenter, threatened to strike over unpaid benefits and poor working conditions, complicating efforts to contain the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks approved vaccines.
- An AP journalist describes a month in the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak
An Associated Press journalist spent a month in the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak documenting the toll and challenges for health workers in a conflict zone.
- DRC Ebola cases rise to 1,274, 96 health workers infected – Africa CDC
The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) Ebola cases have increased to 1,274, with 96 health workers infected, including 92 in the DRC and four in Uganda. The spread is partly attributed to exposure in health facilities, according to Africa CDC.
- Tanzania: Negligent Health Workers Face NHIF Surcharge
Tanzania's Tanga Regional Commissioner Dr. Batilda Burian warned that health workers who negligently process National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) claims and cause financial losses to public health facilities will be personally surcharged.
- Over 3.5 lakh children to be covered under Pulse Polio drive in Kalaburagi
Over 3.5 lakh children in Kalaburagi will be covered under the Pulse Polio drive as health workers conduct door-to-door visits over the next three days to reach the targeted children.
- Misinformation fuels Ebola spread
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo report that misinformation about the Ebola virus is hindering containment efforts as cases near 1,000. False claims, including assertions that the epidemic is a hoax, have accelerated spread in overcrowded displacement camps, while the World Health Organization notes undercounting in high-risk areas. Officials remain hopeful a vaccine may enter clinical trials within months.
- 'We're always in danger': In DRC, Ebola health workers under attack
The Democratic Republic of Congo reported nearly 600 confirmed Ebola cases, urging the public to seek medical help if showing symptoms like fever or diarrhea. Mistrust and attacks on health workers and burial teams have hindered the response to the outbreak.
- Congo’s Ebola outbreak rises to 100 deaths out of 550 cases after a month
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has resulted in 101 deaths out of 550 confirmed cases in less than a month. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus with no approved vaccine or treatment, faces challenges from attacks on health workers, local skepticism, and armed conflict.
- Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to 100 deaths out of 550 cases after a month
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has resulted in 101 deaths out of 550 confirmed cases within a month. Challenges include attacks on health workers, local skepticism, armed conflict, and the lack of an approved vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo virus causing the outbreak.
- Survivors share experiences and lessons from Congo’s 2018 Ebola outbreak
Survivors and health/aid workers in eastern Congo shared their experiences and lessons from the 2018-2020 Ebola outbreak. The accounts focus on personal and professional challenges during the crisis.
- Health workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Health workers in Congo's eastern region are struggling with low pay and insufficient rest during the Ebola outbreak, which began in the Mongbwalu mining area after spreading undetected for weeks.
- Health workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Health workers in Mongbwalu, the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak, report working with minimal pay and insufficient rest. The situation highlights challenges faced by medical staff in managing the outbreak under difficult conditions.
- Congo-Kinshasa: Faith, Fear and Trust - Inside DR Congo's Fight Against Ebola
Health workers in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo were threatened and forced to leave after arriving to bury an Ebola victim. The incident involved armed rebels warning them to depart.
- In Adamawa, rural PHCs rely on volunteers due to staffing shortages
Rural primary health centers (PHCs) in Adamawa's Girei LGA rely on volunteers due to staffing shortages, with health workers forced to handle multiple roles such as antenatal care, deliveries, and emergency response simultaneously.
- DRC: How disinformation worsens Ebola epidemic
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola epidemic is being exacerbated by disinformation and rumors, which are hindering containment efforts. Health workers face challenges not only from the deadly virus but also from these misinformation patterns, which are recognized as addressable issues.
- In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, health workers are facing the Ebola outbreak with limited protective gear and tests. Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains, leaving them without necessary resources to contain the outbreak.
- In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo face an Ebola outbreak with limited protective gear and tests due to disrupted supply chains caused by travel bans and conflict. They report living in fear as the situation worsens.
- An Uncertain Path for Americans Exposed to Ebola
The article discusses the uncertain path for Americans exposed to Ebola and describes health workers in protective equipment at a newly established isolation ward in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Trump administration faces blame from health workers over Ebola outbreak after funding cuts
The U.S. faces accusations of contributing to the Ebola outbreak in central Africa due to health funding cuts under the Trump administration. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denies these claims.
- How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are treating an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo species. Currently, no approved drugs target this specific Ebola strain.
- Congo’s Ebola Footprint Widens as Officials Race to Gauge Epidemic’s True Scale
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is expanding, with officials working to determine its true scale. Health workers in a new treatment center in northeastern DRC are responding to the crisis.
- Uganda confirms 2 new Ebola cases, DRC infections hit 900
Uganda has confirmed two new Ebola cases involving health workers in Kampala, while the Democratic Republic of Congo's infection count has reached 900. The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency due to the outbreak.
- Ebola outbreak raises fears of wider spread in Central Africa
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has caused over 900 suspected cases and more than 200 deaths, with health workers warning the toll is likely higher due to limited testing. Conflict, mistrust, and lack of treatment for the rare strain are complicating containment efforts.
- Suspected Ebola cases in eastern DR Congo pass 900 as health workers struggle with aid cuts
Suspected Ebola cases in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 900, with health workers citing aid cuts, years of conflict, and local governance failures as compounding factors.
- Number of suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo passes 900 as health workers face attacks and shortages
The Democratic Republic of Congo's suspected Ebola cases have surpassed 900, with 904 reported cases and 119 deaths. The World Health Organization warns of a 'very high' risk for Congo but states the global spread risk remains low. Health workers are facing attacks and resource shortages.
- 3 Red Cross volunteers die of Ebola as number of cases rises in Uganda
Three Red Cross volunteers have died from Ebola in Uganda as the number of cases rises. The outbreak is also affecting health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where protective measures are being implemented.
- Israeli attacks kill several in Lebanon, with health workers targeted
Israeli attacks in Lebanon have killed several people, including health workers, since a ceasefire began in mid-April. Over 400 people have been killed since the ceasefire came into effect, indicating ongoing violence despite the truce.
- Residents set fire to an Ebola centre in DR Congo as fear and anger grow over outbreak
Residents in Rwampara, DR Congo set fire to an Ebola treatment centre after being prevented from retrieving a deceased local man's body, reflecting tensions between health protocols and local burial customs. The arson attack highlights the challenges health workers face in containing the rare Ebola virus while navigating cultural practices and growing community fear and anger.
- Report finds global aid system is failing to address today's humanitarian crises
A new report finds that global humanitarian aid is failing due to cuts from major donors and increased attacks on health workers. The system is being further eroded, leading to a decline in its ability to address today's humanitarian crises. Major donors like the United States are reducing their contributions.