Tag: DR Congo
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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Set to Become Second-Largest in History as Cases Surge
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is on the verge of becoming the second-largest Ebola epidemic ever recorded, as health authorities continue to battle a rapid surge in infections and deaths driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus. According to the latest…
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Ebola Death Toll in DR Congo Surpasses 1,000
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The death toll from the latest Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 1,000 confirmed fatalities, prompting renewed concern among African and global health authorities over the severity of the epidemic. Public health experts warn that if transmission is not rapidly contained, the outbreak…
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WHO Warns DR Congo Ebola Outbreak May Be Far Worse as Death Toll Surges
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could be significantly larger than official figures indicate, as the number of deaths has more than doubled in just over two weeks, raising fears of a rapidly escalating public health crisis. According to…
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Players’ Eligibility: DR Congo Warns Nigeria Against ‘Backdoor W’Cup Qualification’
The football federation of the Democratic Republic of Congo has issued a stern warning to Nigeria and the Super Eagles regarding what it termed as qualifying for the 2026 World Cup through “backdoor” means. This statement follows a recent petition by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to FIFA, contesting the eligibility of certain players fielded…