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DRC: The emergency team fighting a deadly measles epidemic

08 Jun 20 | 08 Sep 20

DRC: The emergency team fighting a deadly measles epidemic

Since 2019, Democratic Republic of Congo has been battling a deadly measles epidemic. It's one of the leading causes of death among children under five.

Deputy project coordinator Jake Leyland describes MSF's work across the country, including that of the Pool d'Urgence Congo, or PUC, a rapid-response emergency team.