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  • 1Office of the Director-General of Army Health Services, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT, Australia.

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|August 1, 1996
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Children in Rwanda faced severe trauma and ongoing medical issues, including burns, cholera, and landmine injuries, following the 1994 civil war. Urgent humanitarian codes are needed to address child welfare and prevent future conflicts

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Global Health
  • Conflict Studies

Background:

  • The 1994 Rwandan Civil War resulted in widespread atrocities, disproportionately affecting women and children.
  • Mass displacement occurred, with nearly half the population becoming refugees or internally displaced persons.
  • International humanitarian efforts, including medical aid from the UK, Canada, and Australia, were mobilized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the immediate and ongoing medical consequences of the Rwandan Civil War on children.
  • To highlight the specific traumas and health challenges faced by child survivors.
  • To advocate for improved international humanitarian codes, particularly concerning landmines.

Main Methods:

  • First-hand accounts and eyewitness testimonies of child trauma during the conflict.

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  • Description of medical problems experienced by children during and after the war.
  • Analysis of post-conflict health issues and humanitarian needs.

    • Main Results:

    • Children suffered from burns, cholera, and motor vehicle trauma in the post-war period.
    • Ongoing landmine incidents continue to injure children and adolescents.
    • Increased risk of HIV infection, trauma, and the needs of thousands of orphans are critical concerns.

    Conclusions:

    • The Rwandan Civil War inflicted profound and lasting harm on children.
    • There is an urgent need for international action to protect children in conflict zones and address ongoing health crises.
    • Developing time-expiry devices for landmines is crucial to mitigate long-term risks.