DRC Ebola Strains Care for Children as Kinshasa Fears Rise
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · 7 min
DRC Ebola outbreak reports show children bearing a disproportionate toll, with UNICEF citing 743 confirmed child cases and 330 deaths as officials test mobile-phone mobility data and experts warn spread toward Kinshasa remains a risk.
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DRC Ebola outbreak reports show children bearing a disproportionate toll, with UNICEF citing 743 confirmed child cases and 330 deaths as officials test mobile-phone mobility data and experts warn spread toward Kinshasa remains a risk.
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