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US issues new airport mandate in response to Ebola outbreak

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The Independent UK

Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo burnt down as anger grows

An Ebola treatment centre in a town at the heart of the outbreak in DR Congo is torched by scared and frustrated locals in the midst of a health crisis that claimed at least 159 lives so far and continues to spread. Also, our guest tells us why computer science…

France 24

World Cup Team Preparation Derailed by Ebola Outbreak—Is World Cup Under Threat?

The 2026 World Cup comes amid a fast-growing Ebola outbreak in central and east Africa.

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Mid-Air Ebola Scare: US Rejects Passenger Flight From Congo, Plane Diverted to Canada

A Detroit-bound flight was diverted to Canada after a passenger from Congo boarded despite US Ebola travel restrictions, highlighting global responses to the outbreak.

International Business Times UK

Travelers to US from Ebola-linked nations will now have to land at one specific airport

As of Thursday, all flights carrying passengers that have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan at any point during the previous 21 days will be diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

Ebola treatment centre set on fire in Congo amid anger over virus outbreak

The centre was burned by local youths who became angry while trying to retrieve the body of a friend

The Independent UK

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Ebola scare in US-bound Air France flight as flyer denied entry to Detroit after plane diverted to Canada's Montreal

Ebola outbreak linked to a rare virus. There is no available vaccine or medicine for the Bundibugyo strain responsible for the outbreak.

The Economic Times

New Ebola Travel Rules: Americans Can Return Through Dulles, But Some Tourists May Be Barred

The United States has announced new emergency travel restrictions for Americans and lawful permanent residents arriving from countries affected by the latest Ebola outbreak, requiring them to enter the country exclusively through Washington Dulles International Airport for enhanced health screenings.

Latin Times

US doctor with Ebola ‘cautiously optimistic’ about recovery after fearing he would die

Dr. Peter Stafford, a medical missionary with the Christian group Serge, tested positive for the Bundibugyo ebolavirus while serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Stafford was flown to Germany for treatment on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held area of DR Congo

A rebel-held area of the Democratic Republic of Congo - hundreds of kilometres from an Ebola outbreak's epicentre - has recorded a fatal case of ‌the disease.

AAP

Flight from Paris to Detroit diverted after DR Congo passenger boards amid Ebola outbreak

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The Independent UK

Passenger from Congo boards flight ‘in error’, prompting diversion to Canada amid Ebola outbreak

Air France flight en route to Detroit, Michigan, landed in Montreal after virus-related travel restrictions

The Guardian - US

Flight forced to divert after US denies entry to Congolese passenger over Ebola fears

The US has placed restrictions on entry for those who have recently been in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - US

US curbs on travelers exposed to deadly viruses may infringe rights and deter volunteers

Strict restrictions on Americans with exposure to Ebola and hantavirus highlight officials’ previous rhetoric on public health measures

Latin Times

Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa Raises Concerns for DR Congo Soccer Team with World cup Matches in Guadalajara, Houston and Atlanta

FIFA said it is "aware of and monitoring the situation" and is in close contact with the Congolese federation to ensure the team receives updated medical and security guidance.

France 24

India-Africa summit postponed due to Ebola outbreak, first case confirmed in South Kivu

India and the African Union (AU) on Thursday postponed the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled for next week in New Delhi, due to the "emerging public health ‌situation" in Africa, India's foreign ministry ⁠said, in an apparent reference to the Ebola outbreak. A first Ebola case was confirmed in the DR…

Radio France Internationale

Deadly DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to rebel-held South Kivu

A first Ebola case has been confirmed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province, in an area under the Rwanda-backed M23 militia's control, the armed group's spokesman said Thursday.

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The Independent UK

Appeals in Congo for more supplies as aid groups warn Ebola outbreak is ‘gaining momentum’

Healthcare workers and aid groups in eastern Congo have appealed for more supplies and staff to respond to the outbreak of a rare type of Ebola, as armed groups continued to threaten safety of the region already grappling with displacement and humanitarian crisis

The Economic Times

India, Africa Union postpone New Delhi summit amid Ebola outbreak

India and the African Union have postponed the upcoming India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi. The decision, citing an "emerging public health situation" in Africa, is an apparent reference to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The summit, initially set for May 28-31, aimed to bolster…

The Guardian - US

US is ‘simply choosing not to stop’ Ebola outbreak after massive public health cuts, experts say

Hundreds of cases reported in the DRC after USAID has been dismantled and key scientific research canceled

The Guardian - UK

Hard hats, AI and a fake pandemic: the group of former world leaders practising to save the world

A group set up by Nelson Mandela known as the Elders met in Kenya to model a health emergency – and found much still needs to be done, as the subsequent Ebola outbreak has shown

Euronews

White House denies blocking Ebola evacuation

The White House has denied a report claiming that the United States blocked the return of Ebola-infected missionary doctor Peter Stafford.

France 24

Ebola returns: How to fight outbreak amid defunding of global health?

Can border walls keep out pandemics? The World Health Organization is officially branding the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo a "public health emergency of international concern". As the death toll from the rare strain climbs, so does the number of contact cases. Ituri province may seem remote on a…

International Business Times UK

WHO Drops Massive Update on Truth About Ebola Outbreak, Provides Realistic Timeframe for Vaccine Availability

The WHO has provided an update on the real status of the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa and revealed that efforts to develop a vaccine are underway.

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