NewzIn the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the death toll for children affected by the ongoing Ebola outbreak has surpassed 300. UNICEF reports that the crisis is severely straining the nation's healthcare infrastructure, leading to a significant disruption of routine medical services in the affected regions.
Data indicates a decline of more than 40 percent in essential health activities, including childhood immunizations and safe deliveries. This reduction is attributed to a combination of service interruptions and widespread public fear of infection, raising concerns that the outbreak is undermining broader public health stability beyond the immediate impact of the virus.
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