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Helping the youngest victims of mpox
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it is children under the age of 15 who are most affected by the mpox epidemic, accounting for over 60 per cent of notified cases at the beginning of the response. Beyond the statistics, the impact on their daily lives is immense: some become isolated, unable to attend schoo...
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Building resilience in North Kivu and South Kivu
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) faces one of the world's most severe food crises. In conflict-affected areas, relentless fighting combined with limited access to food and land has taken a devastating toll on vulnerable families. Since 2020, UNICEF, in collaboration with WFP and FAO, has implemented a jo...
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When a community becomes a driving force for change
In the village of Kaniola in Walungu territory in South Kivu province, Marina Mwabakolenyanja gently cradles her two-year-old grandson Patrick. Just three months ago, Patrick’s life hung in the balance as he battled severe malnutrition. A community health worker visiting their village noticed Patrick’s alarming co...
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Community-based solutions to malnutrition
In Walikale, a territory nestled in the heart of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, three-year-old Maggy laughs and plays with her friends Neema and Henriette in her family’s yard. It’s a heartwarming sight – especially because but just months ago Maggy’s story was very different. Weakene...
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Addressing malnutrition in times of conflict
When fighting arrived on the outskirts of her village in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Mamy Ombeni gathered her four children and fled south. “We hadn’t eaten for a long time,” Mamy says. “And then I felt the baby coming.’’ She gave birth where she was beside the road, helped by her mother an...
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With training on malnutrition screening, community workers can refer children for earlier treatment
In September 2023, Zawadi Musafiri noticed that her 3-year-old son, Byamungu, had started to dramatically lose weight. He became very weak and stopped wanting play with other children. "I didn’t understand why he was so ill,” Zawadi recalls. “We paid for some medicines at the pharmacy, but nothing seemed to work.”...
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Clinics provide parents ready‐to‐use therapeutic food to treat malnourished children at home
Iragi is screened for malnutrition at the Kasenga Health Center in Uvira, South Kivu province. The red color on the tape indicates that the boy is suffering from severe acute malnutrition - a form of malnutrition characterized by severe weight loss and requiring urgent care. Iragi se fait dépister pour la malnutrition à l'aide d'un ruban gradué…
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Eating well to learn better
Twice a month, fifth graders from Kajama Kastro Elementary School in Kamonia gather in the courtyard to talk about nutrition and learn new recipes. In the middle of the group, made up of girls and boys, Keleko Mwamba carefully watches the preparation of a nutritious porridge made from inexpensive local ingredients...
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Cash transfers continue to improve child nutrition in Manono
When Solange’s little girl was 2 years old and suffering from severe acute malnutrition, she decided to take the situation in hand, as her husband did not have a regular source of income. Thanks to UNICEF cash transfers, Solange began her own business. « I decided to raise goats», said the mom. des chèvres dans le...
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Tackling malnutrition locally
Even though the province of Tanganyika abounds with many riches, the children are among the country's most vulnerable. They suffer the devastating effects of interethnic violence which directly threatens their capacity to thrive and be healthy., Daily life for a family devastated by the disease, Twenty-year old Je...
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Fighting malnutrition in Mwenga territory
Months ago, Christine Bitangalo has got used to the same ritual before starting her day. Once she wakes up, Christine goes to her little loam kitchen, lights the woodfire and cooks rich and nutritive porridge, a helpful and compulsory ally for the health of this woman whose pregnancy just reached six months. Un mé...
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Fally Ipupa appointed UNICEF National Ambassador
KINSHASA, 10 AUGUST 2021 -, Congolese singer Fally Ipupa has been appointed National Ambassador for UNICEF in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on the sidelines of World Breastfeeding Week. The musician joins hundreds of artists, athletes and celebrities around the world who are using their talents to pro...