Ebola is Spreading.
The Time to Act is now.
A dangerous Ebola outbreak is spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain.
The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, underscoring the risk of cross-border spread and the need for urgent global action. There is currently no approved vaccine or treatment for Bundibugyo, making prevention, early detection, and rapid response especially critical.
In Uganda, South Sudan, and Kenya, Amref is training and equipping frontline health workers frontline health workers are working to prepare before the virus reaches their communities, but they cannot do it without the equipment needed to respond safely and effectively.
Protect Health Workers. Prevent Ebola
Frontline health workers are the first line of defense. They need the tools and training to identify, isolate, and respond to suspected cases before a single infection becomes a larger public health emergency. Right now, many health facilities lack basic protective equipment like masks, gloves, gowns, face shields, and protective suits to safely care for patients and protect themselves from infection.
Your support can help change that
By providing essential protective equipment, you can help frontline health workers respond quickly and safely, strengthen Ebola preparedness, and protect communities from the spread of disease. These supplies are are a critical safeguard for the health workers who stand between vulnerable communities and a potentially devastating outbreak.
The window to prepare is now
Make your matched gift today and help ensure health workers have the protection they need to keep themselves, their patients, and their communities safe. Together, we can strengthen local preparedness and help stop Ebola before it spreads further.
