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CONGO (BRAZZAVILLE): Refugee Women’s Health Remains A Concern
Congo-site reported on 29 June on the situation of women refugees in the Northern Province of the Republic of Congo, host of some 120,000 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Concern remains over women health and pregnant women delivering in difficult environments. The article focused on UNFPA efforts to augment health equipment, supplies and personnel in existing health centers in the Likouala Province and in some of the 50 refugee sites spread over 300 km on the Oubangui river between the two Congos. UNFPA Representative David Lawson recently led a field visit to the refugee camps and reassured refugees and Congo Government of UNFPA’s commitment to continue providing assistance. Read in French: Congo-Site