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Violent clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have crippled efforts to contain a growing Ebola outbreak, the WHO director-general warned today. Patient transfers, medical supplies, and surveillance teams are now stranded, raising fears of a rapidly expanding crisis.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has formally requested FIFA refund its football federation for 2026 World Cup expenses amid an Ebola outbreak. Health officials report 2,300 cases and 1,500 deaths in the past 12 months.
Gunfire erupted outside a Mongwalu Ebola treatment facility as grieving families demanded custody of deceased relatives. Local officials confirmed police used live rounds to disperse the crowd, marking the latest violent clash in a region still reeling from epidemic trauma.
Two more Red Cross workers have been infected, raising the toll to five fatalities in a week. The deaths occurred while volunteers handled suspected Ebola cases amid worsening insecurity in North Kivu. The World Health Organization is launching an emergency response as fears grow over regional spread.
DR Congo's World Cup 2026 squad must complete a five-day isolation period before entering the U.S. for the tournament. The move follows revised health protocols announced by FIFA and U.S. authorities, targeting player safety and event security.
Colombian asylum-seeker denied entry after ICE linked him to DR Congo due to a name mix-up. Court filings reveal systemic errors in deportation records.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has scrapped its pre-World Cup training base in Kinshasa due to a worsening Ebola outbreak in the eastern provinces. The decision, confirmed by the Congolese Football Federation on Saturday, follows a surge in cases linked to the virus’s most lethal strain.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported 23 confirmed or suspected Ebola deaths in a new outbreak, with health officials warning the virus may have spread undetected for weeks. The surge has forced the activation of emergency protocols in North Kivu province, where communities face both the disease and ongoing insecurity.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has called up West Ham’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Newcastle’s Yoane Wissa for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The announcement marks a bold push to blend Premier League experience with AFCON potential.
Health authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed a fresh Ebola outbreak in Mbandaka, with six cases reported. The World Health Organization has activated emergency response protocols as teams deploy diagnostic tools and vaccines to the region.
The World Health Organization has elevated the Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province to a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, citing uncontrolled spread and regional risk.