The actions primarily include medical care free of charge, the provision of medicines and medical equipment in four health centers located in three areas rocked by the armed conflict, Radio Okapi reported.

Among those most benefited by these emergency projects, which began in June and will last three months, are children from zero to 15 years old.

In addition to treating firearms injuries, they will also provide consultations for pregnant women, people living in poverty, and unaccompanied children.

Kalehe has been one of the areas hardest hit by the conflict between the rebels of the Congo River Alliance-March 23 Movement and the DRC Armed Forces and the Wazalendo militia.

Due to these actions, health facilities were struggling to operate, and in addition to many people with gunshot wounds, a significant number of children are separated from their parents, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

A month earlier, three other hospitals in the territory received support with essential medicines and medical supplies from the organization.

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