Ebola cases in DR Congo surpass 3,000 - as health workers go on strike

The mainstream coverage of the Ebola crisis in the DRC is a prime example of how power and profit can be prioritized over public health.

By framing the healthcare workers' strike as a 'disruption' rather than a necessary response to systemic neglect, the media perpetuates a narrative that blames the victims for the crisis. The contrast between the UK's emphasis on the 'healthcare system' and Canada's criticism of the government's handling reveals a deeper pattern of power dynamics at play. The silence around external funding and Western complicity is telling, suggesting that these issues are being deliberately ignored or downplayed to maintain the status quo.

This is our editorial interpretation of the cross-source evidence above, not a report of established fact. The sourced coverage it draws on is listed below.