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Ebola's Hidden Toll: Children Grapple with Trauma
25 Jul
Summary
- Nearly 476 children infected with Ebola, 189 have died.
- Over 4,000 children in Ituri receive vital mental health support.
- Nearly 3 million children at risk due to disrupted services.
Children in the Democratic Republic of Congo are bearing the brunt of the ongoing Ebola outbreak, facing significant trauma and requiring urgent support, humanitarian organizations have warned. As of the current date, at least 476 children have been confirmed infected with Ebola, and tragically, 189 have died.
Save the Children has established over 18 child-friendly spaces in Ituri Province, where more than 4,000 children are receiving mental health and psychosocial support. These spaces offer activities designed to help children cope with grief, fear, and displacement.
The broader impact is immense, with UNICEF estimating nearly 3 million children and adolescents at risk due to the disruption of critical services. Years of armed conflict have already made families highly vulnerable, and the current outbreak further compromises healthcare, education, and nutrition, leaving many children susceptible to preventable diseases.
