Trending Now - Congo Cancels World Cup Camp Amid Rising Ebola Threat

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - Congo's president is Felix Tshisekedi.

Fast Company - Hama Amado is a field coordinator for the Alima aid group.

Fast Company - Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO).

CNN - Eteni Longondo is a former minister of public health in the DRC.

WHAT:

ABC News - The India-Africa Forum Summit has been postponed due to the "evolving health situation in parts of Africa," with the announcement made by India's Ministry of External Affairs.

Fast Company - The outbreak has resulted in 160 suspected deaths and 671 suspected cases in Congo's two provinces.

PBS - An expert stated it would be at least six to nine months before a vaccine or medicine for the Bundibugyo strain would be available.

CNN - The outbreak has resulted in at least 139 suspected deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases, with the London-based MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis estimating that the actual number of cases could already exceed 1,000.

CNN - The outbreak could last at least two months, according to WHO's chief in Congo.

ABC News - The outbreak has resulted in 160 suspected deaths and 671 suspected cases in Congo's two provinces.

Fast Company - The outbreak has resulted in 160 suspected deaths and 671 suspected cases, with the M23 rebel group reporting a confirmed case near Bukavu, marking the first confirmation of a case in South Kivu.

PBS - The outbreak has resulted in 160 suspected deaths and 671 suspected cases in Congo's two provinces.

CNN - The outbreak could last at least two months, according to WHO's chief in Congo.

Fast Company - The outbreak is described as "gaining momentum," with Hama Amado stating, "We are still far from saying that the situation is under control."

ABC News - The outbreak has resulted in 160 suspected deaths and 671 suspected cases in Congo's two provinces.

ABC News - The outbreak has resulted in 160 suspected deaths and 671 suspected

PBS - The outbreak has resulted in 160 suspected deaths and 671 suspected cases in Congo's two provinces.

Fast Company - The M23 rebel group reported a confirmed case near Bukavu, marking the first confirmation of a case in South Kivu Province.

ABC News - The outbreak has resulted in 160 suspected deaths and 671 suspected cases in Congo's two provinces.

ABC News - The outbreak is described as "gaining momentum," with Hama Amado stating, "We are still far from saying that the situation is under control."

ABC News - The outbreak has resulted in 160 suspected deaths and 671 suspected cases, with the M23 rebel group reporting a confirmed case near Bukavu, marking the first confirmation of a case in South Kivu.

ABC News - The outbreak has resulted in 160 suspected deaths and 671 suspected cases in Congo's two provinces.

PBS - The M23 rebel group reported a confirmed Ebola case near Bukavu, marking the first case confirmed in South Kivu Province.

PBS - An expert stated it would be at least six to nine months before a vaccine or medicine for the Bundibugyo strain would be available.

Fast Company - The M23 rebel group reported a confirmed Ebola case near Bukavu, with the patient being a 28-year-old who died.

ABC News - The India-Africa Forum Summit has been postponed due to the "evolving health situation in parts of Africa," with the announcement made by India's Ministry of External Affairs.

CNN - The outbreak could last at least two months, according to WHO's chief in Congo.

ABC News - The outbreak has resulted in 139 suspected deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases, with the M23 rebel group reporting a confirmed case near Bukavu, marking the first confirmation of a case in South Kivu.

Fast Company - The outbreak is described as "gaining momentum," with Hama Amado stating, "We are still far from saying that the situation is under control."

ABC News - The India-Africa Forum Summit has been postponed due to the "evolving health situation in parts of Africa," as announced by India's Ministry of External Affairs.

ABC News - The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, with WHO's Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressing deep concern about the scale and speed of the epidemic.

Fast Company - The outbreak has resulted in 139 suspected deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases, with the M23 rebel group reporting a confirmed case near Bukavu, marking the first confirmation of a case in South Kivu.

ABC News - The India-Africa Forum Summit has been postponed due to the "evolving health situation in parts of Africa," with the announcement made by India's Ministry of External Affairs.

CNN - The outbreak could last at least two months, according to WHO's chief in Congo, and the London-based MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis estimates that the actual number of cases could already exceed 1,000.

Daily Mail Sports - Congo's soccer team had planned an open training session and a send-off event that included President Felix Tshisekedi before canceling the camp due to the Ebola outbreak.

Fast Company - The M23 rebel group reported a confirmed Ebola case near Bukavu, with the patient being a 28-year-old who died.

ABC News - The India-Africa Forum Summit has been postponed due to the "evolving health situation in parts of Africa."

Daily Mail Sports - Congo's soccer team canceled a three-day World Cup preparation training camp due to the Ebola outbreak.

Fast Company - The outbreak has resulted in 139 suspected deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases.

CNN - The current Ebola outbreak has claimed over 100 lives and has been declared a global health emergency.

CNN - The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola is currently affecting the region, which lacks approved vaccines or treatments.

WHERE:

CNN - The outbreak primarily affects the eastern Ituri Province, with significant cases reported in Bunia, Mongwalu, and Rwampara, and a confirmed case reported in Goma, the largest city in eastern DRC.

Daily Mail Sports - The canceled training camp was set to take place in Kinshasa, the capital city of Congo.

Fast Company - The outbreak is primarily affecting Ituri Province, with significant cases in Bunia, Mongwalu, and Rwampara.

CNN - Bukavu is a city in South Kivu province where a confirmed Ebola case was reported.

WHEN:

CNN - The first suspected case involved a healthcare worker whose symptoms began on April 24.

CNN - The outbreak was identified as the Bundibugyo virus on May 15.

WHY:

Fast Company - The outbreak is linked to a lack of available vaccines and medicines for the Bundibugyo strain.

CNN - The DRC's geography, with vast dense forests, serves as a natural breeding ground for Ebola.

CNN - Traditional hunting practices and consumption of bushmeat contribute to the spread of the virus.

HOW:

ABC News - Healthcare workers are using out-of-date facemasks while tending to suspected Ebola patients due to a lack of isolation space, and the region's health infrastructure has been weakened by international aid cuts.

PBS - The Ebola treatment center in Rwampara was set on fire by local youths who were angry about not being allowed to retrieve the body of a friend who had died of Ebola.

ABC News - The International Rescue Committee stated that years of underfunding and recent cuts to health and outbreak preparedness programming have weakened the ability to respond to outbreaks quickly.

PBS - The Ebola treatment center in Rwampara was set on fire by local youths who were angry about not being allowed to retrieve the body of a friend who had died of Ebola.

Fast Company - Healthcare workers are using out-of-date facemasks while tending to suspected Ebola patients due to a lack of isolation space.

Fast Company - Healthcare workers are struggling to respond due to a lack of supplies and staff.

CNN - The virus spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids or contaminated surfaces.

CNN - The DRC's health ministry claims to have "proven expertise" in managing Ebola outbreaks.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 13:47 UTC)

The India-Africa Forum Summit has been postponed due to the evolving health situation in parts of Africa, according to India's Ministry of External Affairs. The outbreak, primarily affecting the eastern Ituri Province, has led to at least 139 suspected deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases, with estimates suggesting the actual number could exceed 1,000. Healthcare workers are facing significant challenges, using out-of-date facemasks while treating suspected Ebola patients, as the region's health infrastructure has been weakened by cuts in international aid.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 11:57 UTC)

A serious outbreak in Congo has led to 160 suspected deaths and 671 suspected cases across two provinces, with the M23 rebel group reporting a confirmed case near Bukavu, marking the first such confirmation in South Kivu. Health officials from the World Health Organization have warned that the outbreak could persist for at least two months, and estimates suggest that the actual number of cases may already exceed 1,000. As the situation continues to escalate, local authorities emphasize that they are still far from declaring the outbreak under control.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 10:04 UTC)

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has led to 160 suspected deaths and 671 suspected cases across two provinces, with the M23 rebel group confirming a case near Bukavu, marking the first reported instance in South Kivu Province. Healthcare workers are facing significant challenges, using outdated facemasks while treating patients due to a lack of isolation space, and the region's health infrastructure has been further strained by cuts to international aid. Hama Amado has described the situation as "gaining momentum," emphasizing that authorities are still far from declaring the outbreak under control.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 06:19 UTC)

A serious outbreak in Congo has led to 160 suspected deaths and 671 suspected cases across two provinces. The M23 rebel group has reported a confirmed Ebola case near Bukavu, marking the first confirmed case in South Kivu Province. Experts indicate that it will take at least six to nine months before a vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo strain becomes available, and tensions have escalated, with local youths setting fire to an Ebola treatment center in Rwampara after being denied access to the body of a friend who died from the virus.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 01:40 UTC)

The M23 rebel group has reported a confirmed Ebola case near Bukavu, marking the first such confirmation in South Kivu, with the patient being a 28-year-old who has died. The outbreak, which has resulted in 139 suspected deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases, is described as "gaining momentum," and the World Health Organization's chief in Congo warns it could last at least two months. Meanwhile, the India-Africa Forum Summit has been postponed due to the evolving health situation in parts of Africa, as healthcare workers struggle with inadequate resources, using out-of-date facemasks while tending to patients.

(UPDATED May 21, 2026 23:20 UTC)

The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern due to an outbreak that has resulted in at least 139 suspected deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases, with estimates suggesting the actual number could exceed 1,000. The outbreak is primarily affecting the eastern Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with significant cases reported in cities like Bunia, Mongwalu, and Rwampara, and a confirmed case in Goma. Meanwhile, healthcare workers are facing challenges as they use out-of-date facemasks while caring for suspected Ebola patients, a situation exacerbated by a weakened health infrastructure from cuts in international aid.

(UPDATED May 21, 2026 19:43 UTC)

A significant outbreak in parts of Africa has led to 139 suspected deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases, with the M23 rebel group confirming a case near Bukavu, marking the first such confirmation in South Kivu. In light of the evolving health situation, India's Ministry of External Affairs has announced the postponement of the India-Africa Forum Summit, while the World Health Organization's chief in Congo warns that the outbreak could last at least two months, with estimates suggesting the actual number of cases may exceed 1,000. Healthcare workers are facing challenges, using out-of-date facemasks while treating suspected Ebola patients, as the region's health infrastructure has been compromised by cuts to international aid.

(UPDATED May 21, 2026 17:45 UTC)

Congo's soccer team has canceled their open training session and send-off event with President Felix Tshisekedi due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak, which has also seen a confirmed case reported by the M23 rebel group near Bukavu, where a 28-year-old patient has died. The India-Africa Forum Summit has been postponed as a result of the evolving health situation in parts of Africa. Meanwhile, healthcare workers are facing challenges, using out-of-date facemasks while caring for suspected Ebola patients, a situation exacerbated by years of underfunding and recent cuts to health and outbreak preparedness programming, according to the International Rescue Committee.

(UPDATED May 21, 2026 16:12 UTC)

Congo's soccer team has canceled a three-day World Cup preparation training camp in Kinshasa due to a severe Ebola outbreak that has already claimed over 100 lives and has been declared a global health emergency. The outbreak, primarily affecting Ituri Province, is linked to the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, which lacks approved vaccines or treatments, and has resulted in nearly 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths. Healthcare workers are facing significant challenges in responding to the crisis, struggling with a lack of supplies and staff, while the virus spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids or contaminated surfaces.