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DR Congo: DRC: Ebola response must step up as millions of children return to school | The IRC
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk International Rescue Committee , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Children have been disproportionately affected, with a notable number of cases and deaths reported among this age group.
Health authorities have recorded a significant number of Ebola cases and deaths. Children have been disproportionately affected, with a notable number of cases and deaths reported among this age group. The International Rescue Committee is taking steps to mitigate the risk of transmission as schools prepare to reopen.
This includes training and awareness sessions. Further details on the outbreak and the IRC's response are available, including information on the number of schools and areas involved.
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Category: disaster Published: August 31, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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