Declared on 1 August, the tenth Ebola epidemic is raging in the troubled provinces of North Kivu and Ituri.

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Ebola outbreak in the DRC

Declared 1 August 2018, an Ebola epidemic is raging in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri.

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Ebola outbreak: the situation as of 3 February 2019

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Kavira survived Ebola and cares for affected children

UNICEF is working with Ebola survivors like Kavira to care for children whose parents are in treatment.

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Ebola outbreak: the situation as of 20 January 2019

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Humanitarian Action for Children

UNICEF DRC appeals for $326 million in emergency assistance for 5.6 million children affected by conflict or disaster.

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In Tanganyika, children are deprived of their childhood

An interethnic conflict between groups of Pygmy and Bantu militiamen has been affecting Tanganyika Province for several years.

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30 January 2019
Six months on, Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo now second largest in history

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29 January 2019
UNICEF appeals for $3.9 billion in emergency assistance for 41 million children affected by conflict or disaster

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A baby of hope in the midst of the Ebola epidemic

After almost six months of battling the Ebola epidemic, the birth of baby Sylvana brings hope and courage to all the healthcare staff.

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Ebola outbreak: the situation as of 6 January 2019

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Sifa’s struggle in fighting malnutrition

In two weeks, Sifa has put on 2.4 kg and now weighs 14.4 kg. The little girl is already asking for food, which is a very good sign.

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A ‘miracle baby’ amidst an Ebola outbreak

Young survivors of an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are giving hope to affected communities.

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Returnees from Angola: A new spark in the Kasai?

Until a few years ago, no one had heard of the Kasai, then one of the most peaceful provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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How can a young lady carry such a heavy burden?

Nelly was born valid but stopped standing straight on both legs when she was 4 years old.

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