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DR Congo: Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Gilles Fagninou, following visit to Ituri
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· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The affected area now includes five provinces, with confirmed cases and deaths reported.
A recent visit to Ituri has highlighted the ongoing spread of the epidemic in the region. The affected area now includes five provinces, with confirmed cases and deaths reported. The situation is complex due to conflict, insecurity, and limited access.
Despite these challenges, there are signs of hope, including the recovery of infected individuals and support services for affected children. Further information on the epidemic and response efforts is available from UNICEF, which has been working with partners to provide support and services to those in need.
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Category: disaster Published: July 15, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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