Africa: Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak 2026
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is rapidly escalating, with cases and deaths continuing to rise as the virus spreads across multiple provinces and into neighboring Uganda. Families and communities urgently need access to reliable health information, early detection, safe burials, and lifesaving public health support to prevent further transmission and protect overwhelmed health systems. Donate today to help the DRC and Uganda Red Cross Societies to provide life-saving assistance.
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IFRC continues delivering operational materials for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
IFRC continues delivering operational materials for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Building trust is key to stopping the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the IFRC says
Building trust is key to stopping the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the IFRC says
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Fighting Ebola: IFRC and Red Cross scale up in DRC and Uganda
Fighting Ebola: IFRC and Red Cross scale up in DRC and Uganda
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The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement expresses concern over attack on Red Cross volunteers in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement expresses concern over attack on Red Cross volunteers in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
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