Brazil & Syrian Democratic Forces

Brazil: Brazil>>> is investigating suspected Ebola cases tied to travel from affected African nations. While initial tests for other diseases were positive, the possibility of Ebola has not been ruled out, creating uncertainty and potential for wider spread.

Syrian Democratic Forces: The Syrian Democratic Forces, an armed group with ties to the Islamic State, has attacked civilians in Ituri, adding to the region's volatility and hindering Ebola response efforts.

Brazil: Brazil is investigating a suspected case of Ebola involving a man who recently traveled from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which would be its first confirmed case if positive.

Syrian Democratic Forces: The Syrian Democratic Forces, a rebel group allied with the Islamic State group, has carried out violent attacks in Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province, killing civilians and burning homes, further complicating Ebola containment efforts.