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Last update: 40 minutes agoEbola Border Crackdown: As Ebola cases surge in DR Congo, the U.S. says Americans who were in DR Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in the last three weeks must enter only through Washington Dulles for enhanced screening, after an Air France flight to Detroit was diverted to Montreal when a passenger boarded “in error.” Health System Strain: WHO warns the outbreak’s real scale is bigger than reported, with the Bundibugyo strain spreading across eastern provinces and overwhelming local care. Personal Stakes in Berlin: An American doctor infected while working in Congo is critically ill but “cautiously optimistic,” with treatment underway in Germany. Regional Ripple Effects: DR Congo has cancelled a World Cup training camp as travel restrictions tighten, while other countries step up airport checks and advisories. Older Context—Funding Gaps: Coverage this week also points to weakened surveillance and reduced U.S. support as a key reason the outbreak was detected late.
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