DR Congo cancel World Cup training camp amid Ebola fears

Author: efosataiwo@vanguardngr.comPublished on: May 20, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
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DR Congo cancel World Cup training camp amid Ebola fears

The Democratic Republic of Congo has canceled a planned three-day training camp in Kinshasa due to an Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of the country, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain. Over 130 deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases have been reported, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency. Despite this cancellation, the team will still participate in warm-up matches against Denmark and Chile in June.

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