The launch of the Covid-19 prevention project in 312 urban and rural communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo

European Union Ambassador to the DRC Jean-Marc Châtaigner and the CENCO represented by Cardinal Ambongo

The European Union through the EU Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo Jean-Marc Châtaigner, the CENCO represented by Cardinal Ambongo as well as the representative of the Church of Christ in Congo Pastor Bakundoa have launched a prevention project against Covid- 19 in the DRC through communication for behavior change during and after the pandemic.

This Covid-19 prevention project in 312 urban and rural communities in the DRC will benefit from the EU funding of 2 million euros to raise awareness and inform the public.

CENCO and ECC will associate other religious denominations for the implementation of these activities which will consist of: 

Firstly, Raising awareness of compliance with the barrier measures decreed by the Congolese authorities as well as by the World Health Organization; 

Secondly, Keeping the good habits acquired after this pandemic; 

Thirdly, Building individual and collective responsibility in efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.

According to Jean-Marc Châtaigner, it is necessary to respect barrier gestures, wear masks, wash your hands, fight against rumors and false information as well as observe social distancing.

The DRC currently has 1,945 confirmed cases including 1,944 confirmed and 1 probable case, 312 cured and 63 deaths, of which 62 confirmed and 1 probable case.

Cassien Tribunal Aungane, Editor