The Borgen Project
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August 30 2019
4 Facts About Health Care in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), once lauded for its health care system, is now a country with a lack of resources and access. In the past few decades, the DRC has experienced political unrest, war and military disputes, leaving the country’s health care system in shambles. Now, almost 70 percent of Congolese people have little or no access to basic health care. Here are the top four facts about health care in the Democratic Republic of the Congo:
Over time, recent government changes...