May 14, 2026
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Mpox alert: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) issues $58.8 million appeal to halt outbreak in Africa

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To date in Burundi there have been more than 14,000 suspected cases but no reported deaths from m-pox. Neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo, however, has seen nearly 21,900 suspected cases and 717 deaths. Making classrooms safe Following the start of the school year earlier this week in Burundi, the UN agency remains concerned about…

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UNICEF Ambassador Orlando Bloom Appeals for $804.3 Million Support towards the Impact of Violence in Eastern DR Congo

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As violence continues to escalate and millions of people face displacement in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the UN Children’s Fund UNICEF has reported a surge in grave violations against children, marking an unprecedented level of suffering in the region. UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom visited the area for the first time this…

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