The mortality rate is high among children affected by the unusual Bundibugyo Ebola variant in the Democratic Republic of Congo. To prevent the infection from spreading, they are kept isolated from their families. Young children in particular are very vulnerable, says nurse Anneli Eriksson, who is helping them in Butembo.
WorldThe number of confirmed Ebola cases in the ongoing outbreak has exceeded 10,000, according to authorities in the hardest-hit country, Congo-Kinshasa.
WorldThe government of Congo-Kinshasa says former President Joseph Kabila is planning “a large-scale attack” and has allied himself with the M23 rebel movement, which is fighting in the east of the country. M23 is backed by neighboring Rwanda.
ConflictsAt least 30 people have died and many are missing after two boats collided on the Congo River in Congo-Kinshasa, according to local authorities.
WorldMartina Gustavsson works as a nurse in Ebola-hit eastern Congo-Kinshasa, where hundreds have died from the hemorrhagic fever. But she is not worried about herself. If you know how to protect yourself, you need to be vigilant, but not afraid, she says.
WorldSome fish are caught in the nets, but they are small and few. However, there seems to be an endless supply of plastic waste in the Congo River, and fishermen see it as their new livelihood.
WorldEngland has been mentioned as one of the contenders for the World Cup title, as usual. However, their group-stage performances have not exactly given golden vibes. Now things really start for the “new” England under German national team coach Thomas Tuchel.
SportsEngland has been mentioned, as usual, as one of the contenders for the World Cup title. However, their group-stage performance has not exactly inspired confidence. Now the real test begins for the “new” England under German coach Thomas Tuchel.
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