DR Congo cancel World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak

The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.

Uganda Says It’s Not Aware of Ebola Clinics Promised by U.S.

The State Department said it would fund up to 50 clinics in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. “I don’t know the ones they are talking about,” a top Ugandan official said.

By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Lynsey Chutel

How to stop the Ebola outbreak

The latest epidemic in central Africa is a warning about future pandemics

DR Congo races to halt spread of Ebola

Reporting breakdown and weak health systems in conflict-hit country allowed virus to go undetected for weeks

Ebola responders say aid cuts under Trump left them unprepared for outbreak

Sweeping aid cuts by Western nations left the Democratic Republic of Congo ill-equipped to contain an Ebola outbreak despite its extensive experience with the disease.

By Rael Ombuor, Rachel Chason, Lauren Weber, Lena H. Sun

Passenger from Congo boards flight ‘in error’, prompting diversion to Canada amid Ebola outbreak

Air France flight en route to Detroit, Michigan, landed in Montreal after virus-related travel restrictions Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email An Air France flight headed to Detroit, Michigan, was redirected to Canada on Wednesday after it was determined that a passenger from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had boarded “in error” amid new Ebola-related travel restrictions, officials with the US Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP) said. “Due to entry restrict...

By Anna Betts

Aid cuts may have slowed identification of current Ebola outbreak

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Africa was announced last week, then quickly declared an emergency by the WHO. It's likely cuts in U.S. aid to the DRC contributed to a delay in identifying the outbreak.

By Jonathan Lambert

India-Africa summit postponed as Ebola spreads to M23-held DR Congo area

Efforts to stop the latest outbreak of the deadly disease have been hampered by armed conflict in eastern DR Congo.

Detroit-bound plane diverted to Canada after passenger from Ebola-hit region boarded ‘in error’, officials say

An Air France flight to Detroit was rerouted to Montreal after a passenger linked to an Ebola outbreak zone boarded the flight from France "in error," officials said.

U.S.-bound flight from Paris diverts to Montreal after Ebola concerns

An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was diverted to Montreal Wednesday night after United States authorities barred it from entering the U.S., citing new restrictions for people who who have recently travelled to three East Africa countries, where a deadly Ebola outbreak has taken hold.

Hong Kong issues red travel alert for DR Congo as deadly Ebola outbreak spreads

Hong Kong has issued a red travel alert for the Democratic Republic of Congo as Ebola outbreaks escalate in Central Africa, with at least 139 suspected deaths reported. The red alert – the middle level in a three-tier outbound travel alert system under the Security Bureau – means residents travelling to the country should adjust their plans and avoid non-essential travel due to the significant threat there. The move follows the health authorities’ announcement on Tuesday that the Penny’s Bay...

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Did US aid cuts worsen Ebola outbreak in Central Africa?

DRC and Uganda are fighting to contain a dramatic Ebola outbreak, which went unnoticed for a long time. Are US aid cuts to blame for the delayed crisis response?

Immensa and RusselSmith Partner to Transform Spare Parts Supply Chains in Nigeria and West Africa - The Globe and Mail

Immensa and RusselSmith Partner to Transform Spare Parts Supply Chains in Nigeria and West Africa  The Globe and Mail

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to rebel-held South Kivu

A case of Ebola has been confirmed in Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province - hundreds ​of kilometres ‌from the outbreak's epicentre - according to the rebel alliance that controls the ⁠area. It marks an expansion of an outbreak of a rare strain that was detected last week and raises further concerns about difficulties in accessing the areas hit by the epidemic, with widespread armed violence in the country's east.

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Ebola fears stopped a flight from Paris to Detroit from landing in the US and forced a diversion to Canada

An Air France Boeing 777. AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images An Air France flight to Detroit diverted to Canada on Wednesday. A CBP spokesperson said the airline boarded a passenger from the DR Congo "in error." Non-Americans who have been to DR Congo in the last 21 days are barred due to Ebola concerns. A flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to land in Canada due to concerns that one passenger could bring Ebola to the US. Wednesday's Air France Flight 378 departed Charles de Gaulle around 4...

Fears as Ebola cases reported in rebel-held area hundred of kilometres from epicentre

The outbreak ​has ⁠been linked to 139 ‌deaths

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Soccer-DR Congo forced to change World Cup preparations due to Ebola outbreak

May 21 () - The Democratic Republic of Congo's national team have been forced to cancel World Cup buildup events in Kinshasa due to the ‌Ebola virus outbreak and will instead continue preparations in Belgium, a team spokesperson ‌said. The squad had planned to hold a training session open to fans as well as a send-off ​ceremony with the country's head of state Felix Tshisekedi on Monday as they prepare for the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

'Report, seek medical care': DGHS issues advisory for flyers from Ebola-hit countries

India has intensified Ebola preparedness following outbreaks in Uganda and DRC. The Directorate General of Health Services issued advisories for travelers, urging immediate reporting of symptoms like fever or bleeding within 21 days of arrival. States are enhancing surveillance, screening, and hospital readiness, though no cases have been detected domestically.

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India, African Union summit postponed over Ebola virus scare, new dates yet to be announced

New dates of the Summit and its associated meetings will be “finalised through mutual consultations and communicated in due course.”

Galway City to host family-friendly Africa Day celebration this weekend

By Emma F. Smith

Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type - Arab News

Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type  Arab News

Central Africa: Did US aid cuts worsen Ebola outbreak? - The Daily Star

Central Africa: Did US aid cuts worsen Ebola outbreak?  The Daily Star

What Is the Most Spoken Language in Africa? - The Guardian Nigeria News

What Is the Most Spoken Language in Africa?  The Guardian Nigeria News

DR Congo confirm first Ebola case

DR Congo confirms its first Ebola case in South Kivu, an area under M23 militia control, complicating efforts to contain the deadly outbreak. Read More: https://punchng.com/dr-congo-confirm-first-ebola-case/

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India postpones Africa summit after Ebola outbreak

India and the African Union have postponed a summit meeting due to take place next week in New Delhi after a deadly Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo. The post India postpones Africa summit after Ebola outbreak appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

India–Africa Forum Summit IV postponed following consultations over health concerns

The Government of the Republic of India and the African Union have agreed to postpone the Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS IV), which was originally scheduled to take place in New Delhi from 28th –31st, May, 2026, following consultations linked to emerging public health concerns in parts of Africa.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Chief Epidemiologist Says Ebola Risk to Iceland Remains Very Low

Icelandic health authorities say the risk of Ebola infection reaching Iceland remains very low, despite a growing outbreak in Central Africa that has prompted international concern. According to a statement from the Directorate of Health, the country’s Chief Epidemiologist is closely monitoring the spread of Ebola linked to the Bundibugyo virus strain in the Democratic… The post Chief Epidemiologist Says Ebola Risk to Iceland Remains Very Low appeared first on Iceland Review.

By Michael Chapman

2026 World Cup: A major withdrawal from the DR Congo squad - Seneweb

2026 World Cup: A major withdrawal from the DR Congo squad  Seneweb