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Ebola Outbreak Worsens in DR Congo Amidst Protests

The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is rapidly spreading, with reports of 160 deaths and hundreds of suspected cases. Tensions have escalated, leading to angry crowds setting an Ebola treatment center on fire.

21 May, 11:22 — 22 May, 00:50
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BBCHigh5h ago

'I didn't know where DR Congo was': Latin Americans deported by US tell BBC of their shock

The 15 deportees describe the uncertainty they face in a country they had never seen before.

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NYTMostly Factual10h ago

U.S. Imposes Entry Restrictions for Some Citizens Amid Ebola Outbreak

The Department of Homeland Security directed all flights carrying certain travelers to arrive at Dulles International Airport in Virginia.

By Madeleine Ngo

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le-mondeHigh6h ago

Ebola in the DRC: 'The epidemic is unprecedented in scale'

While it is unlikely that the disease will spread globally, there is a 'high' risk that it will continue to gain ground in Central Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.

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The GuardianMostly Factual11h ago

Ebola: US ban on travellers from DRC, Uganda or South Sudan ‘not the solution’

Africa CDC says restrictions could increase public health risks and highlight ‘deeper structural injustice’ in global health A US travel ban for people coming from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in response to the Ebola outbreak could make the situation worse, critics have warned. Declared a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday, the outbreak continues to spread with a new case reported in the DRC’s South Kivu province, an area under the contr...

By Kat Lay Global health correspondent

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NPRHigh8h ago

From supply chains to access, aid agencies face challenges in this Ebola outbreak

Aid groups working to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo say they are facing various challenges, including supply chain shortages, funding cuts, and access issues.

By Fatma Tanis

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globe-and-mailHigh17h ago

Canadian aid workers head to Congo as part of Ebola outbreak response - The Globe and Mail

Canadian aid workers head to Congo as part of Ebola outbreak response  The Globe and Mail

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japan-timesMostly Factual4h ago

From Congo’s mines and forests, a cry for help in tackling ebola

At Nyankunde Hospital in the Ituri province of northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dr. Charles Kashindi is on the frontline of the fight against the latest deadly outbreak of Ebola.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual8h ago

Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo area far from outbreak's epicentre

The outbreak has so far led to 160 suspected deaths and has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation.

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rnzHigh9h ago

Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo area far from outbreak's epicentre

The WHO has declared the outbreak of the virus's Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine, a public health emergency of international concern.

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actualite-cdMixed5h ago

'I didn't know where DR Congo was': Latin Americans deported by US tell BBC of their shock - BBC

'I didn't know where DR Congo was': Latin Americans deported by US tell BBC of their shock  BBC

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First report: globe-and-mail · 21 May, 11:22Full coverage: 28 · 18hWindow: 18h
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globe-and-mail21 May, 11:22First to report

Canadian aid workers head to Congo as part of Ebola outbreak response - The Globe and Mail

6h later
The Guardian21 May, 17:41

Ebola: US ban on travellers from DRC, Uganda or South Sudan ‘not the solution’

aktualne-cz21 May, 17:46

Spor o ebolu štěpí vládní koalici. Okamura mluví o ohrožení Česka, ukázal na "viníka"

Reuters21 May, 18:39

Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo area far from outbreak's epicentre - Reuters

n1-serbia21 May, 18:45

Neredi u Kongu zbog zabrane preuzimanja tela preminulog od ebole - policija upotrebila suzavac

Yahoo21 May, 18:51

Protesters set Ebola treatment center on fire in DRC, demanding return of body

NYT21 May, 18:52

U.S. Imposes Entry Restrictions for Some Citizens Amid Ebola Outbreak

berlingske21 May, 19:07

Pårørende brænder telte ned i strid om mulig eboladød

rnz21 May, 19:20

Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo area far from outbreak's epicentre

politiken21 May, 19:43

Pårørende brænder telte ned i strid om mulig eboladød

nrk21 May, 19:54

Henta familien til ebola-smitta lege med spesialfly

NPR21 May, 20:40

From supply chains to access, aid agencies face challenges in this Ebola outbreak

channel-news-asia21 May, 21:10

Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo area far from outbreak's epicentre

2h later
le-monde21 May, 22:40

Ebola in the DRC: 'The epidemic is unprecedented in scale'

morgunbladid21 May, 22:50

Aukin útbreiðsla ebólu í Afríku

ruv21 May, 23:13

Kveikt í sjúkratjöldum þar sem ebólusmitaðir eru meðhöndlaðir

actualite-cd22 May, 00:10

'I didn't know where DR Congo was': Latin Americans deported by US tell BBC of their shock - BBC

BBC22 May, 00:10

'I didn't know where DR Congo was': Latin Americans deported by US tell BBC of their shock

indian-express22 May, 00:29

Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo

japan-times22 May, 00:50

From Congo’s mines and forests, a cry for help in tackling ebola

jutarnji-list22 May, 01:32

VIDEO Kriza s ebolom u DR Kongu se ozbiljno otima kontroli? Bijesna masa došla pred karantenu

newsbeast22 May, 02:23

Με ταχύ ρυθμό εξαπλώνεται ο Έμπολα στο Κονγκό – 671 ύποπτα κρούσματα και 160 θάνατοι

iefimerida22 May, 02:44

«Θερίζει» ο Έμπολα τη ΛΔ Κονγκό: 160 νεκροί και 671 ύποπτα κρούσματα

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klix-ba22 May, 04:43

Demonstranti u Kongu zapalili centar za ebolu tražeći tijelo preminulog rođaka

vg22 May, 04:45

Norge bidrar med 50 millioner kroner til å bekjempe ebolautbrudd

lsm-lv22 May, 04:52

Ebolas uzliesmojumā Kongo miruši 160 cilvēki

die-presse22 May, 04:53

Ebola-Epidemie im Kongo und in Uganda weitet sich aus

dr-dk22 May, 05:01Latest update

Norge sender millioner afsted til bekæmpelse af ebolaudbrud i DR Congo og Uganda