# 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.
- Title: Children Pay Devastating Price in DRC Ebola Outbreak
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610150393.html
- Published: 2026-10-15T12:20:48+00:00
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- Topics: drc, ebola, children, north kivu, msf, ebola treatment centre, bundibugyo virus, case fatality rate, news, world, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Children in North Kivu, DRC, account for 24% of Ebola cases with high fatality rates due to limited healthcare access.