This is despite the country making progress in some areas in recent years, including a drop in the number of children dying.
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s “massive and protracted” humanitarian crisis can be beaten back if urgent and sustained funding is provided, the United Nations has said.
Fore said the funds were urgently needed to meet the needs of children, families, and vulnerable communities, including people with disabilities. “We can beat back the massive and protracted humanitarian crisis. But we urgently need donors to provide further generous funding as needs continue to outpace resources,” said Lowcock, adding that the DRC needed sustained international engagement to create the conditions for peace, security, and long-term development.
Around 13 million went hungry last year, compared with 7.7 million in 2017. At least 4 million children are malnourished, while cholera, measles and Ebola “continue to blight many lives”.
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