UNICEF in the Democratic Republic of Congo Discover UNICEF's work to defend children's rights and protect the lives of children. Our work Emergency alert COVID-19 in DRC The latest COVID-19 news and resources, as well as tips to protect you and your family. Visit the crisis page Emergency alert Ebola in Equateur province This is the Democratic Republic of the Congo's 11th outbreak of Ebola since the virus was first discovered in the country in 1976. Visit the crisis page Article Facing the threat of Cholera Floods increase the risks of the spread of water-borne diseases, like cholera. Read the story Article A polio survivor who's fighting back now For more than 20 years, Richard Elaka has been promoting vaccines for children to prevent them from suffering the consequences of poliomyelitis. Read the story Article A village chief devoted to the health of her people “Mummy Chief” is convinced that it is possible to avoid certain diseases easily. Read the story Article Improving child nutrition Nikuze, a mother in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has changed her children’s eating habits in order to ensure their healthy growth a Read the story News note 12 October 2020 Back to school 2020-2021 Read now Article Young girls making change Ketsia, Joyce and Choisie campaign for the respect of children's rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Read the story Press release 05 October 2020 Unrelenting violence continues to impact children in Ituri, eastern DRC Visit the page Press release 30 September 2020 UNICEF statement on allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Visit the page Article Life after Ebola In Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, 1,171 people survived the second deadliest Ebola outbreak in history. Read the story Press release 25 September 2020 UNICEF welcomes end of 90-day Ebola surveillance period in eastern DRC and calls for government to maintain lifesaving health services for women and children Visit the page Article Vaccination: fighting disinformation and rumours Armed with her megaphone, Thérèse reminds parents that they must continue to respect the vaccination schedule despite the coronavirus. Read the story News note 15 September 2020 Arrival of 5,000 cartons of ready-to-use therapeutic food to replace items lost in the recent fire at UNICEF warehouse Read now Load more items Take action For more than 50 years, UNICEF has been fighting for the rights of children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Join us to take a direct action on the lives of children. Join UNICEF
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