Rwandan refugees dying of cholera and dehydration

The airlift into Goma is progressing, with American logisticians assessing humanitarian needs. They face grim conditions, as many refugees have suffered greatly, and orphans are particularly affected. Efforts are underway to care for orphans and provide aid to refugees, but the majority still endure dire conditions amidst a cholera epidemic. Aid workers distribute food, awaiting more international help.

What is the primary focus of the American team that arrived in Goma?

• To conduct a scientific study

• To assess humanitarian needs

• To provide military support

• To establish a new government

What is the main issue faced by the orphans in Goma?

• Lack of education

• Insufficient medical care

• Confusion and abandonment

• Inadequate housing

What measures are being taken to help the orphans?

• They are being relocated to special areas for care

• They are being left in the camps

• They are being adopted by local families

• They are being sent to other countries

What epidemic is affecting the Hutu refugees?

• Typhoid

• Ebola

• Cholera

• Malaria

What are aid workers doing to assist the refugees?

• Distributing food

• Providing education

• Building new shelters

• Offering job training