News in the Democratic Republic of Congo on June 09, 2023
The health situation in the provincial health division of Mongala is alarming, with 64 cases of poliomyelitis confirmed across two health zones since the beginning of the year, according to Nadège Nzibe, Acting Provincial Minister of Health. Yambuku health zone remains the epicenter of the situation with 17 cases. In order to combat this situation, a polio vaccination campaign was launched on Wednesday, June 07, 2023 at the Mitomani market. This vaccination campaign will run from June 8 to 10. Health authorities have asked all parents to have their child vaccinated, keeping their offspring at home.
Alongside the health situation, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), the National Office for Population Identification (ONIP) and the National Institute of Statistics (INS) signed a memorandum of understanding for the creation of the general file of the population in the DRC.
Regarding the country’s diplomatic relations, four ambassadors presented their credentials to President Félix Tshisekedi to strengthen diplomatic ties with the DRC.
However, political and security tensions remain in the east of the country. Controversial searches took place at the home of Moïse Katumbi, political opponent and former governor of Katanga province. This situation creates inequalities and fuels tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to some observers.
The territory of Pweto is particularly affected by corruption and embezzlement, leaders have just been selected to represent the territory in the committee of the youth parliament.
The country is not spared by natural disasters, because Bukavu has just been ravaged by a fire. Eight houses were destroyed leaving victims homeless.
To end on this day punctuated by events of various sizes on Congolese territory, a presidential candidate declares herself. This is Hortense Kavuo Maliro who will come forward to defend the rights of people with disabilities.
Hope this news casts a deeper picture on DR Congo news