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The crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is among the world’s most complex and most forgotten. In 2023, violence and displacement intensified in both the east and the west. Overall, nearly 15 million children were affected. The number of grave violations against children surged.
Worsening conflict reduced the capacity of the health system. DRC faced the worst cholera outbreak in six years and more than 300,000 children caught measles. DRC also had persistent levels of wasting.
The impact of climate change became increasingly obvious. Flooding and landslides coupled with inadequate infrastructure further restricted children’s access to clean water, good sanitation, and quality education and health services.
UNICEF accelerated the delivery of essential services and lifesaving assistance to meet the unprecedented needs of children. UNICEF assisted more than 5.7 million people despite a lack of resources. Additional funding is urgently required to meet needs that continue to grow.