Historic World Cup goal brings rare joy to DR Congo Ebola epicentre

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The Democratic Republic of Congo earned its first-ever World Cup point, bringing a moment of joy to Bunia, the epicenter of the ongoing Ebola outbreak. The achievement has provided hope amid the 17th outbreak of the hemorrhagic fever in the area.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's first ever World Cup point on Wednesday gave their compatriots in Bunia, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak, a rare chance to celebrate.That was certainly reflected in Bunia, the capital of Ituri Province in the northeast of the country, which has borne the brunt of the DR Congo's 17th outbreak of the haemorrhagic fever.