This press release highlights the declaration of the 17th Ebola outbreak by the Democratic Republic of Congo in Ituri province. This new outbreak is the Bundibugyo variant, which does not have any treatment or vaccines, making the response most complex. It is also spreading rapidly as the province of North Kivu has declared one confirmed case, and Uganda has confirmed 1 case. World Vision is calling for a coordinated and cross-border response.

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In an innovative public-private partnership, World Vision Ghana, the Agotime-Ziope District Assembly, and Centrich Enterprise unveiled a disability-friendly bio-digester household toilet for a vulnerable woman in Agorhokpo.

The Baseline Report for the BMZ GROW ENRICH Project assesses maternal and child health in Tanzania, highlighting key findings and recommendations for improvement.

This article highlights the major cholera outbreak that struck Likasi, Democratic Republic of Congo, in January 2025, severely impacting densely populated neighborhoods with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water. With over 700 confirmed cases and several deaths across multiple health zones, World Vision led a rapid emergency response in coordination with the Ministry of Health, UNICEF, WHO, and local partners. The article details key interventions such as hygiene awareness campaigns reaching over 54,000 people, household disinfections, training of teachers and community health workers, and the distribution of chlorinated water and sanitation supplies. It also shows how these efforts helped contain the epidemic and strengthen long-term community resilience.

This article shows how, in Lualaba Province in southern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Maisha and Mutshatsha 1 health zones are responding to a severe nutritional crisis affecting children's futures. A recent survey revealed a worrying number of severe malnutrition cases, highlighting the extent of challenges linked to poverty, infrastructure gaps, food insecurity, and limited access to balanced diets. In response, innovative community-led initiatives like the “Positive Deviance Hearth” program have been launched. This approach relies on local mobilization and the active involvement of families and community committees to build capacity in nutrition, health, and hygiene. The program goes beyond emergency response, offering a sustainable approach to combating malnutrition, supported by training, regular family support, and careful resource management. Despite obstacles such as limited funding or cultural resistance, the commitment of local actors, institutional partners, and community leaders is driving tangible change. The initiative is part of a broader movement led by World Vision DRC through the ENOUGH campaign, which aims to fundamentally transform nutritional practices in vulnerable areas. Through this collective action, the goal is clear: to secure a healthier future for the children of Lualaba.