Two Infants Pass Away from Ebola in Congo Orphanage
Two infants have tragically passed away from Ebola at a church-run orphanage in Ituri province, which is the center of the current outbreak. Officials announced this on Wednesday. Additionally, three caregivers, including a nun, have tested positive for the virus. One of the deceased infants, named Buswaza, was just a few weeks old. He had […]
Trump Administration Challenges W.H.O. and Urges Europe to Implement Ebola Travel Restrictions Ahead of World Cup
The U.S. State Department is urging European nations to implement travel restrictions on individuals coming from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, and surrounding areas to help curb the spread of Ebola, as reported this week by various sources. According to Reuters, the Trump administration made an official request on Tuesday for the […]
Latest: Verified Ebola Cases in Africa Exceed 500
WHO Update on Ebola Outbreak in DRC Recent findings by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal that 534 individuals were infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over the weekend, resulting in 93 confirmed deaths. The outbreak was officially recognized by the WHO in May, though it may have begun as […]
DR Congo Criticizes Ebola Travel Limits as Unfair
The Public Health Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Roger Kamba, expressed his concerns on Friday regarding travel restrictions tied to the Ebola outbreak, calling them “discriminatory” and lacking justification from a scientific or medical standpoint. The United States enacted travel restrictions in May, which bar travelers from the Democratic Republic of the […]
Tedros Calls for Lifting Ebola Travel Bans, Acknowledges W.H.O. Was Late to Respond to Outbreak
WHO Calls for Lifting Travel Restrictions Amid Ebola Outbreak On Wednesday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), urged nations with travel restrictions against visitors from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to reconsider these measures. He suggested that such restrictions are actually hindering efforts to control the ongoing Ebola outbreak. […]
Fighters Connected to the Islamic State Kill 16 in Congo’s Ebola Zone
ADF Attack in Eastern Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak On Thursday, fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a group linked to the Islamic State, killed 16 civilians in eastern Congo. This area is currently dealing with a serious outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. The assault occurred in the Beni territory, located in North […]
Two Lives Lost in Kenyan Protests Over U.S. Ebola Quarantine Facility
Protests Erupt in Kenya After Fatalities Linked to Ebola Facility Plans On Monday, two individuals were reportedly killed in Kenya during a protest against a proposed Ebola isolation center aimed at American citizens, located at a military base. As the BBC reported, one victim succumbed to injuries at a hospital after being taken by a […]
Spanish city cancels Congo’s World Cup warmup match due to Ebola concerns
Congo is still keen on facing Chile in a World Cup warm-up match, despite the mayor of La Linea de la Concepción in Spain denying permission due to health concerns over the Ebola crisis. The Congolese Football Federation is actively discussing potential solutions with the Spanish Football Federation and relevant international bodies. Officials in La […]
Congo Opens Airport in Area Affected by Ebola Outbreak
DR Congo Reopens Bunia Airport Amid Ebola Concerns The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced on Monday that Bunia Airport, located in Ituri province—an area at the center of the Ebola outbreak—will be reopening. Previously, flights to and from Bunia Airport were suspended on May 27. This decision was made as a “precautionary measure” […]
China Calms Public Concerns About Ebola Risk Despite Strong Connections to DR Congo
Ebola Concerns in the Democratic Republic of Congo The Chinese state-run publication, Global Times, has quoted unnamed “experts” who reassured residents in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) about the low risk of an Ebola outbreak, despite the strong economic ties between China and the DRC. The World Health Organization (WHO) had to declare a […]