DR Congo cancels 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

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

US is ‘simply choosing not to stop’ Ebola outbreak after massive public health cuts, experts say

Hundreds of cases reported in the DRC after USAID has been dismantled and key scientific research canceled A previously undetected outbreak of Ebola is coursing through parts of central Africa, and the US appears to be doing little to help stop it, after massive cuts to global and domestic public health efforts. There is no cure and no vaccine for the rare Bundibugyo variant of Ebola, which has caused two outbreaks in recent decades. Health leaders and scientists are now racing to understand ...

By Melody Schreiber

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

Ebola outbreak: When will a vaccine be developed for the new strain?

The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has a fatality rate of up to 50 percent and no approved vaccine as yet.

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...

By SCMP Reporter

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

India-Africa summit postponed due to Ebola outbreak, first case confirmed in South Kivu

​India and the African Union (AU) ​on Thursday postponed the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled for next week in New Delhi, due to the "emerging public ​health ‌situation" in Africa, India's foreign ministry ⁠said, in an apparent reference to the Ebola outbreak. A first Ebola case was confirmed in the DR Congo's rebel-held South Kivu province.

By FRANCE 24

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.

By TOI NEWS DESK

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/

By Punch Newspapers

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

Gov’t postpones evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a temporary delay in the planned evacuation of Ghanaians living in South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks in parts of the country.

By David Apinga

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

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