UNICEF warns nearly 3 million children at risk as Ebola cases hit 1,000 in eastern DRC
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UNICEF warns that nearly 3 million children and adolescents in eastern DRC face heightened risks from the Ebola outbreak and the breakdown of essential services, as confirmed cases reach 1,000. Children under 18 represent 54% of the population in 31 affected health zones. Over 130 children have been orphaned in Ituri alone, and many have lost one or both parents to the disease. UNICEF is calling for urgent protection and care measures for affected children.
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Twitter / XUNICEF warns nearly 3 million children at risk as Ebola cases hit 1,000 in eastern DRCunicef.linkKey quotes
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Children are trying to make sense of the threat while surrounded by
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