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DR Congo: As Ebola child deaths pass 300, UNICEF warns outbreak also threatens essential health services
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· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Between April and June, a substantial drop of 42 per cent was observed in areas such as Bunia, Mongbwalu, Nizi, and Rwampara.
In Ituri Province, the use of essential health services has declined significantly. Between April and June, a substantial drop of 42 per cent was observed in areas such as Bunia, Mongbwalu, Nizi, and Rwampara. Across the province, service utilization decreased by an estimated 13 per cent during the same period.
This decline is likely due to fear of infection and disruptions to services. Further details on the impact of the outbreak on local health services are available from ReliefWeb, including information on the decline in routine childhood vaccinations in the affected areas.
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Category: disaster Published: August 6, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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