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sports4 days ago•0 min saved

US travel ban shadows DR Congo World Cup prep amid Ebola risk

The US CDC’s 21-day entry ban for travelers who have recently been in DR Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan complicates DR Congo’s World Cup plans. Since most players are based abroad, the restriction risks forcing isolation measures and has led to a cancelled training camp; any visitors entering the US would need a separate bubble to avoid risking the squad. WHO has raised Ebola risk in DR Congo to 'very high' in the region, while DR Congo are set for friendlies in Europe ahead of the World Cup (June 11–July 19), with opening group match against Portugal on June 17.

via BBC|

#cdctravelban #drcongo #ebolaoutbreak

health7 days ago•3 min saved

Bundibugyo Ebola surge in DR Congo prompts WHO warning of rising cases

The World Health Organization says there are 600 suspected Ebola cases and 139 suspected deaths, with 51 confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo and 2 in Uganda, all linked to the Bundibugyo strain. The outbreak, centered in Ituri and North Kivu, likely started months ago and a public health emergency has been declared but WHO says it is not a pandemic. There is no approved vaccine for Bundibugyo and treatment options are limited, complicating containment in eastern DR Congo where conflict hampers response; the first known case was a nurse who died on April 24 in Bunia, with additional cases in Mongwalu, Bunia, Rwampara and Nyakunde. Numbers are expected to rise due to detection delays.

via BBC|

#bundibugyo #drcongo #ebola

world9 days ago•7 min saved

WHO to update on cruise-ship hantavirus and Ebola emergency in DR Congo and Uganda

The WHO will update the world at the World Health Assembly on two outbreaks: hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship (11 infections and 3 deaths reported) and the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda, declared a public health emergency of international concern. DR Congo’s Ituri province has over 390 suspected cases and about 100 deaths, with two confirmed Ugandan cases; the current Bundibugyo strain has no approved treatments or vaccines, and officials warn the outbreak could grow, as Tedros prepares further remarks in the afternoon address.

via BBC|

#drcongo #ebola #hantavirus

health1 year ago•3 min saved

WHO Responds to Deadly Mystery Illness in DR Congo

A mysterious illness, potentially a known disease, is spreading in DR Congo's remote Panzi district, with 406 cases and 31 deaths reported, mostly among malnourished children. The disease presents flu-like symptoms and anemia, and possible causes include respiratory infections or a mix of diseases like malaria and dengue. The Africa CDC and WHO are investigating, but efforts are hampered by the region's remoteness and limited testing capabilities. Measures to control the spread include restricting movement and wearing masks.

via DW (English)|

#africacdc #diseasex #drcongo

health1 year ago•2 min saved

Mysterious Illness in DR Congo Sparks Global Concern

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are investigating a mysterious illness that has resulted in nearly 80 deaths out of 376 reported cases, primarily affecting children under five in the remote Panzi district of Kwango province. The disease presents flu-like symptoms with respiratory distress and a significant drop in hemoglobin levels. Authorities have dispatched medical teams to assess the situation, and measures are being implemented to prevent the spread, including limiting movement and encouraging mask-wearing. The outbreak occurs amid ongoing challenges with malnutrition and a concurrent Mpox epidemic.

via DW (English)|

#drcongo #epidemic #health