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Democratic Republic of the Congo

Halting Cholera in an Overcrowded Refugee Camp in the DRC

January 3, 2024

Over 143,000 displaced people live in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions in Congo’s Rusayo camp, fueling a severe cholera outbreak. To combat the epidemic, the WHO has established treatment centers and introduced prevention measures including disinfection, oral rehydration points, and vaccines.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Cholera, Democratic Republic of the Congo, WHO

Out of the Shadows: The Story of DNDi

October 23, 2023

The movie Out of the Shadows is about three Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) scientists from Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Sri Lanka, and follows their work to discover, develop, and deliver cures for patients who have lived in the shadow for too long.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Brazil, Democratic Republic of the Congo, dengue, DNDi, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Sri Lanka

An inside look at life-saving mobile clinics in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

September 30, 2023

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the health and protection needs of women and girls are soaring.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Democratic Republic of the Congo, Refugee Care, UNFPA, Women and girls
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