MORE THAN 100,000 CHILDREN HAVE BEEN DISPLACED BY THE LATEST ESCALATION IN EASTERN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, UNICEF SAID ON SUNDAY, WARNING THE NUMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO RISE AS VIOLENCE SPREADS.(PHOTO).

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 More than 100,000 children have been displaced by the latest escalation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, UNICEF said on Sunday, warning the numbers are expected to rise as violence spreads. Since Dec. 1, intense fighting has uprooted more than 500,000 people, with children accounting for over 100,000 of those displaced in South Kivu alone, the UN agency said in a statement released Sunday. It said since Dec. 2, hundreds have been killed in the fighting, and children have been among the victims, with four students killed, six injured, and at least seven schools attacked or damaged. The rapid escalation has forced hundreds of thousands of children and families to flee within Congo and into neighboring Burundi and Rwanda, it added. Many people fleeing the violence have crossed into Burundi, with over 50,000 new arrivals reported between Dec. 6 and 11, nearly half of them children, UNICEF said, adding that the numbers are expected to rise as more displaced are identified. “Chi...

KING CHARLES III TO DISCUSS CANCER TREATMENT AND RECOVERY TO ENCOURAGE SCREENINGS. (PHOTO).


 King Charles III to discuss cancer treatment and recovery to encourage screenings

 King Charles III will share his experience with cancer diagnosis and recovery during a television broadcast on Friday, aiming to encourage viewers to undergo early screenings that can improve survival outcomes.

The pre-recorded message will air at 8 p.m. on Britain’s Channel 4, allowing the king to reflect on the 22 months since he publicly revealed he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer. Charles’s choice to disclose his health condition marked a shift from the traditional discretion of British royals, who rarely share personal medical details.

Buckingham Palace stated at the time that the king hoped sharing his diagnosis would prevent speculation and support public understanding for those affected by cancer worldwide. Since then, Charles has consistently used his story to emphasize the importance of early detection and treatment. Following the announcement of his diagnosis, Cancer Research UK reported a 33% rise in website visits as people sought information on cancer symptoms and screenings.

Officials have not revealed the specific type of cancer, but noted it was discovered following treatment for an enlarged prostate, which revealed “a separate issue of concern.” The king paused public engagements for approximately two months to focus on treatment and recovery, while continuing to carry out his constitutional duties as head of state.

Charles returned to public events in April of the previous year, visiting a cancer treatment center at University College Hospital in London, where he spoke with staff and shared experiences with patients undergoing care. “It’s always a bit of a shock, isn’t it, when they tell you,” he told one patient receiving chemotherapy, showing empathy for those facing treatment.


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