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A pre-World Cup friendly between DR congo and Chile in Spain was cancelled due to health concerns over the Ebola outbreak. Local authorities intervened after health experts warned of potential risks. DR congo has already altered its training plans due to the epidemic.

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged nations to reconsider travel bans and border closures hindering the Ebola response in DRC and Uganda. He emphasised that such restrictions erode trust and transparency, crucial for effective containment. Despite rising cases, the WHO expressed confidence in congo's ability to manage the outbreak, citing past successes.

Five patients infected with a rare Ebola strain have recovered in the Democratic Republic of congo, with four set for discharge from a new treatment center. This marks the first documented recovery from the Bundibugyo strain, as the WHO urges early medical attention amidst community resistance and a rapidly spreading outbreak.

India has dispatched vital medical supplies, including diagnostics and therapeutics, to aid the Democratic Republic of congo's fight against the escalating Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak. The Africa CDC expressed deep gratitude for this crucial assistance, which was channeled through its regional hub in Uganda and is now being deployed to affected areas.

Urges Citizens Not To Panic Or Believe Rumours

The WHO chief is urging greater international backing to combat a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the DRC, highlighting delays and community mistrust as major hurdles. He stressed the need for local cooperation and urged countries to reconsider travel bans. The outbreak has already reached Uganda, with thousands of cases and hundreds of deaths reported.

A man from congo and three contacts have been isolated in Ahmedabad for Ebola testing. This follows intensified screening of passengers from affected African nations at the airport. While India has no reported cases, Gujarat has prepared isolation beds as a precaution.

In a positive turn of events for Gujarat, tests on a suspected Ebola case in Ahmedabad have yielded negative results. The patient, a businessman from congo who traveled through India, had been under observation alongside his contacts.

India's long wait for a FIFA World Cup appearance will continue in 2026, but the tournament will still feature a distinct Indian connection. Several players with Indian heritage, representing nations including New Zealand, Qatar, Australia and DR congo, are set to compete on football's biggest stage, offering Indian fans a meaningful link to the global showpiece.

Chhattisgarh has reported three suspected Ebola cases involving foreign nationals quarantined in Durg as a precautionary measure. State health minister assures preparedness, with hospitals and facilities on alert. This heightened vigilance follows WHO's classification of outbreaks in Uganda and DRC as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

A groundbreaking AI-designed vaccine for Crimean-congo haemorrhagic fever has entered human trials, marking a world-first for medical research. Developed by Oxford University and Basecamp Research, this initiative showcases AI's potential to drastically accelerate vaccine development for emerging infectious diseases. The trial aims to assess safety and immune response, potentially ushering in a new era of AI-assisted medicine.

Six flyers returning from Ebola-hit nations have been placed under 21-day home quarantine in Kolkata. Health officials are monitoring them daily for symptoms, following a Union health ministry SOP. This measure aims to detect potential infections and prevent the spread of the virus, though no cases have been reported in India yet.

Youths in Kenya's Laikipia region protested plans for an Ebola quarantine center at the local air base, intended for Americans exposed to the virus. The High Court has suspended the facility's establishment pending a hearing, with petitioners citing concerns over Kenya's healthcare system's fragility and potential local exposure.

India's Health Ministry has issued a travel advisory for those arriving from Ebola-hit nations, assuring no cases are currently reported domestically. Travelers from affected regions within the last 21 days experiencing symptoms like fever, vomiting, or bleeding are urged to self-isolate and contact health authorities immediately via the 24x7 helpline 1075 for guidance.

A cook has been arrested in connection with the devastating south Delhi hotel fire that claimed 21 lives, with investigators suspecting his negligence may have sparked the blaze. This arrest follows the detention of other hotel staff as authorities probe safety violations and unauthorized construction.

In eastern congo, an Ebola treatment tent was torched, leading to 18 suspected patients escaping into the community. This follows another treatment center's destruction. Tensions are high as authorities struggle to manage burials, with the WHO raising the outbreak's risk level. Building community trust is crucial.

Uganda has confirmed three new Ebola cases, bringing the total to five in the current outbreak. The new infections include a driver and a health worker exposed to the first patient, along with a woman from the Democratic Republic of congo. Authorities are intensifying contact tracing efforts to contain the spread of the rare Bundibugyo strain.

Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for yet another FIFA World Cup with Portugal. At 41 years old, the veteran forward is set to feature in his sixth World Cup next month. Portugal have been placed in Group K alongside DR congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia. After recently winning the Saudi Pro League title with Al-Nassr, Ronaldo is now focused on helping his national team chase football’s biggest prize.

Russian scientists have reportedly developed a new Ebola vaccine, announced by Health Minister Mikhail Murashko. This development may offer protection against the rare Bundibugyo strain, currently linked to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of congo. Discussions on global cooperation for vaccine production have been held with the World Health Organization.

In a proactive move to combat rising Ebola threats, Uganda has implemented stringent border controls with the DRC. Only essential workers and freight can cross, provided they undergo rigorous health screenings. Those returning home must adhere to a mandatory 21-day isolation period. Educational institutions at the border continue to function, prioritizing student health with daily temperature checks.

Cristiano Ronaldo has begun training with Portugal ahead of the FIFA World Cup, sharing a photo captioned, "The World Mission Begins!" The 41-year-old is set for a record sixth World Cup appearance and hopes to win the only major trophy missing from his career. Ronaldo enters the tournament in top form after helping Al Nassr win the Saudi Pro League title.

A tragic fire at a Delhi guesthouse claimed the life of a Bangladeshi man, Mohammad Nurul Amin, who was in India for his brother-in-law's kidney transplant. Several others, including the donor and her daughter, remain on life support.