DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo has canceled its pre-World Cup training camp due to an Ebola outbreak. The outbreak, which has resulted in 139 deaths among 600 suspected cases, has prompted the team to relocate preparations to Belgium. Despite the health crisis, the national team plans to proceed with friendly matches in Europe ahead of the World Cup.
- ▪The training camp was scheduled to take place in Kinshasa, the capital of DR Congo.
- ▪The World Health Organization has labeled the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
- ▪DR Congo's national football team will play friendly matches against Denmark and Spain in June.
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DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWedaeli ChibelushiGetty ImagesThe Democratic Republic of Congo has cancelled its pre-World Cup training camp in the capital, Kinshasa, because of an Ebola outbreak in the east of the country.Preparations have been moved to Belgium amid the upsurge, which is thought to have killed 139 people out of 600 suspected cases.The World Health Organization (WHO) has called the outbreak a "public health emergency of international concern", but said it was not at pandemic level.Jerry Kalemo, a spokesperson for the national football team, told international media that pre-tournament games in Europe would go ahead as planned, as the squad gears up for their first World Cup since 1974.DR Congo are…
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