Ebola

Countries such as Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo remain at risk and on high alert for Ebola cases. Since 1976, 17 outbreaks of Ebola have been recorded in the DRC. UNICEF and its partners support governments in protecting children and their families from the effects of Ebola. This includes educating communities about the disease and promoting self-protection and containment. We also provide water, hygiene and sanitation in communities, schools and health centres, as well as offering nutritional care to infected individuals and children in as needed.