Three Red Cross volunteers in Congo have died after contracting Ebola during a March mission. The outbreak, affecting both Congo and Uganda, has prompted the WHO to declare a public health emergency of international concern.
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An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from Congo boarded amid Ebola-related U.S. travel restrictions. The U.S. barred entry to travelers from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan to curb the outbreak.
An American doctor working in Congo has tested positive for Ebola amid a regional outbreak. The CDC is coordinating his transfer to Germany for treatment as the World Health Organization declares a global health emergency.
The United Nations has warned of 800,000 people being forced to flee Sudan due to the ongoing conflict. However, the two generals at the center of the conflict have agreed to a seven-day ceasefire beginning on Thursday, May 4. The ceasefire is a positive step towards ending the conflict and ensuring the safety of civilians, and the UN has urged all parties to respect the ceasefire and resume negotiations for a peaceful resolution.