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Machete Attacks Disrupt Congo Ebola Response

A crowd armed with machetes chased after Ebola responders who were trying to bury a victim in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The violence is one of the latest attacks on frontline workers struggling to contain the rapidly spreading pandemic. Bloomberg's Chief Africa Correspondent Jennifer Zabasajja reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Paraguay doctors strike over collapsed health system

Doctors in Paraguay began a five-day national strike on 24 August 2026 over frozen salaries and a collapsing public health system. The government says it has no resources to meet their demands.

  • Paraguay doctors begin five-day strike on 24 August 2026
  • Demand G. 3,000,000 (US$500) pay adjustment per doctor
  • Hospitals suspend consultations and surgeries during strike

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