NIDs involve thousands of volunteers who spread out across the country on a given day or days to make sure that every child is immunized. Initial results from the July NIDs show that 80 percent of children targeted in urban areas and 60 percent in rural areas were reached. Bellamy participated in the August National Immunization Days campaign, which is aiming to immunize 11 million children in the DRC against polio. The second round of polio immunizations took place from August 10-13. Additional supplies to refugee children and mothers include newborn baby kits, hygiene supplies, clothes, booties, diapers, baby blankets, and shelter materials.
Diarrheal dehydration is one the largest threats against children in developing countries.
A health center supervisor was killed and several IMC staff members and volunteers wounded. Most wells and drainage systems are damaged or destroyed. Only 42 percent of the population have access to clean water and sanitation. Aguilar also reported that millions of children have not been educated in the last five years, leading to an increase in the drop-out rate from 49 percent to 75 percent in the past three years. Refresher training for teachers will be given priority in this intervention.