UN Warns of Health Risk in DRC Amid M23 Takeover in Goma

The video discusses the political tensions between Rwanda and South Africa, sparked by a statement from South Africa's Defense Minister. President Kagame of Rwanda perceived it as a threat, leading to a public exchange. South Africa's foreign affairs minister is attempting to de-escalate the situation. The video also highlights the health risks in Eastern DRC due to ongoing fighting, with millions displaced and the risk of disease outbreaks increasing. The World Food Programme has halted nutrition distribution, and access to food and water is critical.

What event triggered the exchange of words between the leaders of Rwanda and South Africa?

• A military warning

• A trade agreement

• A sports event

• A peace treaty

How did President Kagame react to the warning from South Africa?

• He ignored it

• He took it as a threat

• He welcomed it

• He laughed it off

What is South Africa's stance on economic development in Africa?

• It should be achieved through military means

• It should be led by foreign investors

• It is not a priority

• It requires the cessation of all conflicts

What are some of the diseases that pose a risk due to the conflict in Eastern DRC?

• Ebola and Zika

• Influenza and tuberculosis

• Mpox, measles, and cholera

• Malaria and dengue

What has the World Food Programme done in response to the conflict in Eastern DRC?

• Increased food distribution

• Opened new supply routes

• Halted basic nutrition distribution

• Started a vaccination campaign