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The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a massive vaccination campaign for frontline health workers battling one of the deadliest Ebola outbreaks in history. More than 50,000 vaccine doses are protecting those risking their lives to save others.
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In northeastern Congo, hundreds of local health workers are fighting the deadly Ebola outbreak one conversation at a time, armed with megaphones and courage instead of vaccines. Their work is proving that trust can be just as powerful as medicine in stopping a deadly virus.
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African scientists, governments, and health institutions are taking charge of the DRC's latest Ebola outbreak, showing how years of building expertise and systems are transforming crisis response. Instead of waiting for outside help, the continent is coordinating its own defense against one of the world's deadliest diseases.
After three decades of war, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have signed a historic peace agreement brokered by the United States. Ambassador Yvette Kapinga Ngandu is leading efforts to ensure the deal brings lasting peace to millions affected by the conflict.
After years of tension, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have committed to concrete actions that could finally bring stability to eastern DRC. The agreement includes withdrawing forces and protecting civilians in conflict zones.