Over 25 deaths related to malnutrition reported in the Pendja health zone in Mai-Ndombe

Over 500 people are affected by malnutrition in the Pendja health zone, with at least 25 deaths reported. Dr. Gustave Bola, the chief medical officer of the area, calls for urgent mobilization of resources to address the needs of those affected, including the delivery of nutritional and medical care products. Local health authorities also demand an immediate humanitarian response and the implementation of community actions to prevent malnutrition.