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WHO chief visits Ebola epicenter in eastern DR Congo
WHO chief visits Ebola epicenter in eastern DR Congo May 30, 2026What you need to know about the Ebola outbreak - The epicenter of the Ebola outbreak is in Ituri province in eastern DR Congo - Ebola has also been detected in other parts of eastern DR Congo and in Uganda - DR Congo has recorded at least 1,077 suspected Ebola cases and 246 deaths - The outbreak was declared on May 15 - Health officials warn that the actual spread of the disease could be much larger The head of the World Health...
WHO chief visits eastern DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak
WHO chief visits eastern DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus traveled to Bunia, in DR Congo on Saturday to show his support to the residents of the capital of Ituri Province, the epicentre of a severe Ebola virus outbreak.
Spain bans DR Congo World Cup warm-up due to Ebola fears
Spain bans DR Congo World Cup warm-up due to Ebola fears Spanish mayor bans DR Congo pre-World Cup 2026 game in La Linea de la Concepcion due to Ebola fears. A pre-World Cup friendly involving the Democratic Republic of Congo has been cancelled by the mayor of the Spanish town hosting the football match over health concerns regarding the Ebola outbreak in the African country. “I have signed the decree banning the holding of the June 9 match between the Democratic Republic of Congo and...
Ebola death toll in DR Congo climbs to 101
Ebola death toll in DR Congo climbs to 101 DRC records 10 deaths and 35 new cases, slams armed groups for hindering health response. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 101 confirmed Ebola deaths, expressing concern over armed groups hindering the response in the hardest-hit province of Ituri. In its latest situation report on Monday, the DRC’s government said it recorded 35 new confirmed cases in the previous 24 hours, including 10 deaths.
Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly with Chile in Spain over Ebola concern
DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.
Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly with Chile in Spain over Ebola concern
DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.
WHO chief visits epicentre of Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
WHO chief visits epicentre of Ebola outbreak in DR Congo KINSHASA: UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called Saturday (May 30) for more international help to combat the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in Democratic Republic of Congo as he arrived in the eastern province worst-hit by a severe outbreak. The World Health Organization director general told reporters in Bunia, capital of Ituri province, that the international community was helping the DRC government cope with the...
DR Congo lose to Chile as Ebola concerns force venue switch
DR Congo lose to Chile as Ebola concerns force venue switch ORLEANS, France, June 9 : The Democratic Republic of Congo wrapped up a disrupted World Cup warm-up campaign with a 2-1 defeat by Chile in a behind-closed-doors friendly in Orleans on Tuesday. The match was switched to the French city and played without spectators after authorities in Cadiz, the original host venue, called it off citing public health concerns linked to an Ebola outbreak in the central African nation.
DR Congo hope to go ahead with Spain fixture despite Ebola cancellation
DR Congo hope to go ahead with Spain fixture despite Ebola cancellation LIEGE, Belgium, June 3 : The Democratic Republic of Congo is hoping to go ahead with a World Cup warm-up match against Chile in Spain next week despite local authorities prohibiting the match due to the African nation's Ebola outbreak. The mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion took the decision even though the Congolese team has been preparing for the tournament in Belgium and almost all of its players and staff are based...
DR Congo determined to put aside poor image left half century ago
DR Congo determined to put aside poor image left half century ago June 2 : After a 52-year wait, the Democratic Republic of Congo return to the World Cup determined to expunge the image of naivety and folly left behind on their only previous appearance. It was when the country was still known as Zaire and competed at the 1974 finals in West Germany – the first African side from south of the Sahara to go to the World Cup. As reigning continental champions, there was hope that they could boost...