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Belgium Rejects US Ban on DRC Travelers, Keeps Screening

6/11/2026

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Belgium’s health ministry rejected a U.S. request to bar DRC travelers before the World Cup.
Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke said Belgium will keep screening and quarantine rather than a ban.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Europe to tighten travel limits, warning it could affect travel.
The United States contributed over $200 million to Ebola response, with the EU adding €16.5 million.

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Belgium’s health ministry rejected a U.S. request to bar DRC travelers before the World Cup.
Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke said Belgium will keep screening and quarantine rather than a ban.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Europe to tighten travel limits, warning it could affect travel.
The United States contributed over $200 million to Ebola response, with the EU adding €16.5 million.