As of Monday, the outbreak has led to 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths, according to the latest data from Congo’s Ministry of Health. While some workers have recently begun receiving payments for their work since the outbreak started, they are demanding improved wages. Anicet Baluku, a resident of Bunia, Ituri’s capital, attributed the deaths of his two brothers from Ebola to the strike. The U.S. Department of State announced on Wednesday an additional $242 million in funding for immediate Ebola response and preparedness efforts in the region, as well as for humanitarian assistance related to the outbreak. Tedros called for urgent action to reach all affected localities, strengthen coordination under the government’s leadership, and protect health workers.