Congo cancels World Cup camp over deadly Ebola
#EbolaOutbreak #WorldCup2026Congo's football team canceled World Cup training and fan farewell in Kinshasa due to a deadly Ebola outbreak in the east, with over 130 deaths. Matches abroad proceed. The team is in Group K, opening against Portugal. read more
Deadly Congo Ebola outbreak will continue to grow, WHO warns
#EbolaOutbreak #DRCThe WHO warns a deadly Congo Ebola outbreak, with over 130 deaths, began months ago and will grow. The rare Bundibugyo strain has no vaccine, complicating containment. Experts suspect a super-spreader event triggered the crisis. read more
Ebola outbreak in Congo spirals out of control
#EbolaOutbreak #DRCCrisisEbola outbreak in DRC spreads amid war, aid cuts, and weak surveillance. Health workers lack gear and tests, while cases reach 600. Conflict hinders containment, risking wider regional spread. Without funding, healthcare collapse threatens more deaths from malaria than Ebola. read more
WHO chief warns of rapid Ebola spread in Congo
#EbolaOutbreak #GlobalHealthWHO chief alarmed by Bundibugyo Ebola's "scale and speed" in eastern Congo, with 134 suspected deaths and 500 cases. Virus spread undetected, has no approved treatments. Outbreak declared a global emergency, response complicated by rebels and resource shortages. read more
Congo Ebola deaths surge as virus hits major city
#EbolaOutbreak #DRCongoCongo reports 26 more Ebola deaths in 24 hours, with 131 total fatalities. The virus spreads to densely populated Butembo, raising WHO alarm. An American tests positive, prompting US aid. No vaccine exists for the rare Bundibugyo strain. read more
Trump expresses Ebola concern after American tests positive
#EbolaOutbreak #TrumpTrump expressed concern over Ebola after an American tested positive in the DRC. The patient and six high-risk contacts will fly to Germany for treatment. The WHO declared a public health emergency, but the U.S. risk remains low. read more
Aid Cuts Fuel Ebola Crisis, Former Minister Warns
#EbolaOutbreak #AidCutsUS and UK aid cuts weaken Ebola response in DRC, with 390+ cases and 100 deaths. Former minister warns cuts amplify pandemic threats, as undetected Bundibugyo strain spreads, lacking vaccines or treatments. read more
Deadly Ebola outbreak in DRC reveals detection failures
#EbolaOutbreak #GlobalHealthA rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain in DRC and Uganda infected over 330, causing 88 deaths, with delayed detection due to testing gaps and U.S. funding cuts weakening surveillance, raising concerns about international response capacity and outbreak control. read more
WHO declares Congo Ebola outbreak global emergency
#EbolaOutbreak #GlobalHealthFunerals and botched tests allowed Congo's Ebola outbreak to become a global emergency. Detection delays let the virus spread undetected, reaching rebel areas and Uganda. Misdiagnosis, poor storage, and funding cuts worsened containment, with 80 suspected deaths and 246 cases reported. read more
WHO declares Ebola emergency as rare strain spreads
#EbolaOutbreak #PublicHealthA West Africa Ebola outbreak, first detected May 5 in DRC, has infected 336 and killed 88. The rare Bundibugyo strain has no vaccine, prompting a WHO public health emergency. Spread is via bodily fluids. read more
WHO declares emergency as rare Ebola strain spreads
#EbolaOutbreak #BundibugyoVirusThe WHO declared a public health emergency over a rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain in DR Congo and Uganda. With no vaccine or specific treatments, 87 deaths and 336 suspected cases have been reported, highlighting urgent cross-border coordination needs. read more
WHO declares Congo Ebola outbreak global emergency
#EbolaOutbreak #GlobalHealthWHO declares Congo's Ebola outbreak a global health emergency with 336 suspected cases and 87 deaths, including one case in Uganda. No vaccine exists for this strain, prompting urgent cross-border surveillance and response efforts. read more
Deadly Ebola outbreak kills 87 in Congo
#EbolaOutbreak #DRCA new Ebola outbreak in DRC’s Ituri province has killed 87 people, with 336 suspected cases and a case crossing into Uganda. No vaccine exists for this strain. Officials warn of high transmissibility and vulnerable mining towns. read more
Congo Confirms New Ebola Outbreak with 65 Deaths
#EbolaOutbreak #CongoHealthA new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province has caused 65 deaths among 246 suspected cases. The highly contagious virus spreads through bodily fluids. This is Congo's 17th outbreak, emerging just five months after the last epidemic ended. read more
Four-year-old dies of Ebola in Uganda's recent outbreak.
#EbolaOutbreak #UgandaHealthA 4-year-old child in Uganda died of Ebola, following the recent death of a male nurse, raising concerns about containing the outbreak despite efforts. The World Health Organization is assisting with surveillance and tracing. No approved vaccines exist for the Sudan strain. # read more