DR Congo: "We may see more children affected in the days ahead” – UNICEF warns as Ebola spreads in eastern DRC

Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda Source: UN Children's Fund GENEVA, 12 June 2026 – “I have just come from Bunia. What I saw there stays with you. "The context is the first thing that hits you. Eastern DRC has endured decades of conflict. Many children and families have been displaced. Hospitals and clinics are often short on supplies. People are constantly on the move – fleeing violence, following mining routes, seeking services – which makes surveillance and response especial