DR Congo
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healthAmerican Doctor Contracts Ebola in DR Congo, Evacuated to Germany
An American doctor tests positive for Ebola in DR Congo. CDC evacuates patient to Germany, blocks travel from affected regions, but says US risk is low.
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healthEbola Resurfaces in DR Congo Amidst Growing Pandemic Fears
A new Ebola outbreak emerges in eastern DRC with 80 suspected deaths, as global experts warn of worsening pandemic threats.
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healthEbola Outbreak in DR Congo Raises Alarm Amid Unique Challenges
An Ebola outbreak in the DRC, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, has nearly 250 suspected cases and 80 deaths. No approved vaccines or treatments exist, complicating containment.
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healthWHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo a Global Health Emergency
The WHO has declared an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province a global health emergency, with cases now confirmed in neighboring Uganda.
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worldEbola Outbreak in Eastern DRC Claims 65 Lives
Africa's top health agency reports an Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC with 246 cases and 65 deaths.
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worldHRW: Executions and Rape in M23-Occupied Uvira
Human Rights Watch reports summary executions and sexual violence by M23 rebels and Rwandan soldiers in Uvira, eastern DR Congo.
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worldUS Sanctions Ex-Congo Leader Kabila Over Alleged Rebel Support
The US imposes sweeping sanctions on former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of backing the M23 rebel group and destabilizing the region.
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sportsDR Congo Qualifies for World Cup After 52-Year Wait
Democratic Republic of Congo defeats Jamaica 1-0 in playoff to secure World Cup spot, ending decades-long absence from tournament.