Main Congo opposition calls boycott over violence
DRC's leading opposition party ordered its newly elected members of parliament to boycott the national assembly following a controversial vote marred by irregularities and violence
The silent cost of child malnutrition in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Despite its lush surroundings, many children inside the MSF hospital tent in South Kivu are dying from preventable illnesses due to malnutrition caused by years of war and insecurity
Battling through the malaria season in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Working in a remote clinic in DRC brings daily challenges of coping with shortages of space, equipment and medicines ? and growing queues
A long journey to deliver precious medicine in eastern Congo
Lulimba, a remote town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's east, is challenging to work in as a doctor
Sexually transmitted infections: tackling taboo illnesses on the frontline
Valentine's Day means red roses and romance for many but the downside of passion and unprotected sex is the vast number of people in pain and in danger of death from sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
How to design a REDD+ project
10 points to consider so the poor don't lose out
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): urgent response to forced displacement
Masisi, 08 February 2012 ? In response to new massive population displacement in the last few weeks in the eastern Congolese province of North Kivu, the Jesuit Refugee Service has begun providing material assistance and emergency education to thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs).
DRC: 85% of AIDS patients deprived of treatment
MSF is alarmed by the situation of HIV/AIDS patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). We are particularly concerned by the low priority given to the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS by the Congolese authorities and also the withdrawal of donors.