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Children Pay Devastating Price in DRC Ebola Outbreak
Children face high Ebola death rates in DRC outbreak as health facilities struggle to care for them.
In brief
Children face high Ebola death rates in DRC outbreak as health facilities struggle to care for them. Children in North Kivu, DRC, account for 24% of Ebola cases with high fatality rates due to limited healthcare access. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC
Children face high risk of death from Ebola in northeastern DRC.
Child Cases in North Kivu
24% of confirmed Ebola cases in North Kivu are children under five.
High Child Fatality Rate
24 out of 30 children died from Bundibugyo virus at Butembo ETC between June and September 2026.
Healthcare Facility Challenges
Primary facilities lack specialized expertise to identify and manage suspected Ebola cases.
Children in Healthcare Facilities
Children often contract Ebola in healthcare facilities after being hospitalized for other illnesses.
MSF Caregivers for Children
13 caregivers provide daily support to children at Kitatumba ETC while wearing full PPE.
Lack of Pediatric Medical Tools
Children face limited access to vaccines and treatments despite high disease burden.
MSF Urges Action
MSF calls for prioritizing children in all Bundibugyo virus research and medical tools.
At a glance
Children in North Kivu, DRC, account for 24% of Ebola cases with high fatality rates due to limited healthcare access.
