January 01, 2018

UNHCR Releases Second Report on DCR Emergency Situation

The UNHCR has released a second report detailing the continued rise in the number of new Congolese arrivals in Uganda.

Between 23rd and 26th December, 1,860 new refugee arrivals from the Democratic of the Congo (DRC) crossed to Uganda via Lake Albert (1,705) and Kisoro (155), bringing the total number of new arrivals since 18th December to 4,584.

The full report can be read by clicking the images below.

Real Medicine Foundation has been serving Ugandans, Ugandan IDPs, and refugees from other African nations since April 26th, 2008. We have established 10 initiatives in Uganda which consist of health care, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, psychological trauma support, education support, vocational support, community support, and refugee support. RMF is the UNHCR Health Implementing Partner in both the Bidibidi and Kiryandongo refugee settlements of Uganda, providing much-needed health services and other support to refugees.

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