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Africa CDC Pledges $2 M for DRC Ebola, Addresses Wage Protest

7/10/2026

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Africa CDC pledged roughly $2 million for the DRC Ebola response, part of which may cover the unpaid wages that prompted workers to protest outside three Bunia treatment centres.
Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said inaccurate payment lists hindered timely compensation for response staff.
Incident manager Akilimali Pierre said the closure of Bunia airport hampered fund transfers, contributing to wage delays.

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Africa CDC pledged roughly $2 million for the DRC Ebola response, part of which may cover the unpaid wages that prompted workers to protest outside three Bunia treatment centres.
Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said inaccurate payment lists hindered timely compensation for response staff.
Incident manager Akilimali Pierre said the closure of Bunia airport hampered fund transfers, contributing to wage delays.