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France confirms its first Ebola case as DRC outbreak continues to grow

South Africa Today

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July 1, 2026

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A positive case of Ebola disease has been identified in France, a first for the Western European country. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the patient is a healthcare worker from the NGO Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) who contracted the disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) before returning to France. []

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Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 24, 2026

France confirms first Ebola case in healthcare worker returning from DR Congo

Paris, June 24 (SANA) France has confirmed its first case of Ebola virus disease after a physician returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where a major outbreak is ongoing, the French Health Ministry said on Wednesday. AFP quoted the ministry as saying that “a confirmed case of Ebola has been recorded on French []

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 24, 2026

France confirms first case of Ebola virus disease

The French Ministry of Health said on Wednesday that France has confirmed its first case of Ebola Virus The ministry made the confirmation after a doctor had returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the ministry, the doctor was immediately admitted to a specialised facility and is in a [] France confirms first case of Ebola virus disease

Libya Update News

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· Jun 25, 2026

France reports first Ebola case and imposes strict isolation and containment measures

Paris – France has reported its first case of Ebola, confirming the infection in a doctor who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak is ongoing, according to Agence France-Presse. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said he is closely monitoring the situation, according to a statement from his office. The French Health... Read more Source The post France reports first Ebola case and imposes strict isolation and containment measures appeared first on Libya Update News.

HESPRESS English

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· Jun 24, 2026

France announces first Ebola case

France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor who had returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The health ministry “confirms today the identification of a first positive case of Ebola virus disease on national territory”, it said. Contacted by AFP, the ministry specified that the case [] The post France announces first Ebola case appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

NDTV

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· Jun 24, 2026

France Reports First Case Of Ebola In Current Outbreak Outside Africa

France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor back from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is fighting a major outbreak.

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 24, 2026

France reports first Ebola case

France reports first Ebola case

POLITICO

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· Jun 24, 2026

France reports Ebola case in doctor returning from Congo

It is the first case of Ebola reported in France since the start of the current outbreak.

Africanews

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· Jun 24, 2026

France confirms first ever case of Ebola in doctor returning from DRC

France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor back from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is fighting a major outbreak.

Radio Tamazuj

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· Jun 24, 2026

France confirms first Ebola case linked to DR Congo outbreak

France has confirmed its first case of Ebola, involving a doctor who recently returned from The post France confirms first Ebola case linked to DR Congo outbreak appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

The Local France

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· Jun 24, 2026

France announces first Ebola case

France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor who had returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jun 25, 2026

France Confirms First Ebola Case as DRC Outbreak Crosses 1,000

France confirmed its first Ebola case on June 24 after a doctor returned from a humanitarian mission in DR Congo, the same day the DRC outbreak crossed 1,000 confirmed cases. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment.

BNO News

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· Jun 24, 2026

France confirms 1st Ebola case in doctor who returned from Congo

France has confirmed its first Ebola case in a doctor who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where an outbreak has killed more than 270 people, according to health officials. The patient is in stable condition. The French Ministry of Health said the doctor had returned from a humanitarian mission in one [] The post France confirms 1st Ebola case in doctor who returned from Congo appeared first on BNO News.

Sky News

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· Jun 24, 2026

France reports first Ebola case after doctor returning from DR Congo tests positive

France reports first Ebola case after doctor returning from DR Congo tests positive

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 24, 2026

France confirms first Ebola case

France has confirmed its first case of Ebola - a doctor who had returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

News24

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· Jun 24, 2026

News24 | France announces first Ebola case in doctor who returned from DRC

France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor who had returned from the DRC.

Disclose.tv

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· Jun 24, 2026

[Media] NEW - France reports its first case of Ebola from a doctor returning from the Democrat [...]

NEW - France reports its first case of Ebola from a doctor returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo who has now been isolated with contract tracing underway, French health ministry says risk for European population is low.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/emp4iybhsx/@disclosetvDisclose.tvFrance reports first Ebola caseBreaking news from around the world.

JOE.co.uk

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· Jun 24, 2026

France reports first case of Ebola

It comes after a doctor returned to France from central Africa France has reported its first case of Ebola, as per the country’s health ministry. The Ebola outbreak in Africa has been going on now for a number of weeks. Reports of a spread of Ebola began in mid-May 2026 with health authorities in the []

Daily Express

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· Jun 24, 2026

France confirms first Ebola case as huge outbreak sparks major 'emergency'

Ebola has sparked concern among experts.

Latestly.com

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· Jun 24, 2026

France Confirms 1st Ebola Case After Doctor Returns From Democratic Republic of Congo

France has confirmed its first Ebola case after a doctor returning from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo tested positive. The patient has been isolated and contact tracing is underway. The DRC outbreak has reached 1,094 confirmed cases and 277 deaths, according to government data, prompting global health concern as the virus spreads rapidly in some urban areas.

Independent Online

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· Jun 24, 2026

France confirms first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak

France confirms first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak

GB News

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· Jun 24, 2026

France reports first case of Ebola after doctor tests positive upon return from Africa

France has confirmed its first case of Ebola after a doctor tested positive after returning from Africa.The doctor, who has now contracted the disease, returned from a humanitarian trip from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). They are now being isolated and the authorities are taking measures to contact trace anyone who came into contact with the doctor, the French health ministry has said.The ministry added the risk to the general European population was low. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say This wave of ebola was confirmed by the DRC and Uganda in May. The outbreak has recorded more confirmed cases within its first month than any previous wave of the disease, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. More than 1,000 people have been infected, with 267 dying from the disease so far. The wave involves the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, which has no vaccine or specific treatment. MORE TO FOLLOW... Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 4, 2026

Orang ramai berebut dapatkan penyaman udara, kipas kerana cuaca panas

PARIS: Suasana huru-hara tercetus di Perancis apabila orang ramai dilapor bergaduh sesama sendiri demi mendapatkan unit penyaman udara dan kipas angin menjelang gelombang haba yang dijangka membadai hujung minggu ini. Kekacauan bermula selepas sebuah rangkaian pasar raya terkemuka berikrar untuk menyediakan 200,000 unit kipas dan alat penyaman udara di rak-rak jualan mereka pada Khamis. Pengumuman ... Read more The post Orang ramai berebut dapatkan penyaman udara, kipas kerana cuaca panas appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Research Professional News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Africa news roundup: 19-25 June

This week: Ebola in France, a strengthened alliance and tackling South Africa's new No1 killer The post Africa news roundup: 19-25 June appeared first on Research Professional News.

BingNews

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· May 11, 2023

Issue finale

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The Guardian

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· Jun 24, 2026

France confirms first Ebola case in doctor who had worked in DRC

French health ministry says patient’s contacts are being traced and that risk to European public is very lowThe first case of Ebola has been confirmed in France, the country’s health ministry has said, in a doctor who had returned from a humanitarian mission to an area affected by the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.The patient was transferred to a specialist facility and was in a stable condition, the ministry said in a statement. “All precautionary measures, including the patient’s isolation, were taken upon his arrival in the country, with transfer to the hospital under secure conditions to prevent any risk of contamination.” Continue reading...

Knewz

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· Jun 25, 2026

Ebola reaches Europe as France reports first case in latest outbreak

The French Health Ministry announced on Wednesday, June 24, that a person had tested positive for Ebola in France, marking the first reported case outside Africa. The patient had reportedly returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he was on a humanitarian mission in an area affected by the virus. According to CNN,...

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 30, 2026

Suspected Ebola case being investigated at Glasgow hospital

If confirmed, it would be 1st case in UK since recent outbreak in DR Congo was declared public health emergency of international concern by World Health Organization

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 5, 2026

France Reports First Ebola Recovery

France has recorded the recovery of its first Ebola patient after a humanitarian doctor infected in the Democratic Republic of Congo was discharged from hospital, according to the French Health Ministry.

The Media Line

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· Jul 10, 2026

Macron’s Damascus Visit Opens Door to French Investment in Syria 

[DAMASCUS] French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Damascus [] The post Macron’s Damascus Visit Opens Door to French Investment in Syria appeared first on The Media Line.

Proto Thema - English

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· Jun 24, 2026

France records first Ebola case as doctor returns from Congo

Health authorities are on high alert after the doctor tested positive for the virus. The patient has been placed in isolation, and contact tracing is under way The post France records first Ebola case as doctor returns from Congo appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The Malta Independent

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· Jun 24, 2026

French health ministry confirms Ebola virus in doctor who worked in Congo

A positive case of Ebola virus has been identified in France in a doctor traveling back from Congo, the French Ministry of Health said Wednesday.The individual, who has not been identified, returned from a humanitarian mission in one of the virus transmission zones in Congo and was taken into care at a specialized facility in France. The person is in stable condition, the ministry said.The Congolese health ministry said Wednesday there are 1,094 confirmed cases of Ebola, including 277 confirmed deaths. The Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which has no vaccines or treatment, has been the worst ever in terms of case numbers in its first month.Officials admit there could be far more cases they don't know about and the peak of the outbreak, which was declared May 15, could still lie ahead.All precautionary measures, including the patient's isolation, were taken upon their arrival in France, the health ministry said, adding that their transfer to a hospital was carried out under secure conditions to prevent any risk of contamination.An in-depth epidemiological investigation is underway to identify individuals who may have been in contact with the patient, the ministry said, adding that a regional health agency will closely monitor them during a 21-day home isolation.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 24, 2026

France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak

The case is the first of the deadly haemorrhagic fever identified outside the African continent during the current outbreak, which has also affected Uganda. The post France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 13, 2026

Huge fire rips through in Fontainebleau Forest near Paris

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) –French officials rushed two firefighting planes to the Paris region Sunday, after a fire erupted south of the French capital, disrupting traffic during a busy summer travel weekend and piling more misery on a sweltering region.

Assahifa

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· Jul 8, 2026

France brace for toughest World Cup test yet against confident Morocco, Reuters says

France's march to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has already demanded attacking quality, patience and composure, but Thursday's clash with Morocco is expected to provide Didier Deschamps' side with their sternest footballing examination yet, Reuters reported. According to Reuters, the quarter-final revives memories of the two teams' meeting in the semi-finals of ...

Medical Daily

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· Jun 25, 2026

Ebola Reaches France for the First Time in This Outbreak — Here Is What U.S. Travelers Need to Know Right Now

Ebola has been confirmed in France in a doctor back from the DRC. Here's what U.S. travelers need to know about CDC airport screening, travel restrictions, and risk.

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