May 19, 2026- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
“The speed at which this Ebola outbreak is spreading is deeply worrying.” Rose Tchwenko, Mercy Corps Country Director for DRC.
This latest outbreak is especially concerning because Ituri is a commercial and migration hub bordering Uganda and South Sudan, with heavy movement of people for trade and work.
Mercy Corps is present in affected areas and has put protective measures in place so teams can continue running safely as the response develops.
Drawing on our ongoing programming and experience supporting communities during past outbreaks, our emergency teams are ready to support government-led efforts by:
-Strengthening water, sanitation, and hygiene services in communities, schools, and health facilities
-Helping provide personal protective equipment
-Setting up handwashing stations and temperature screening in public areas and transport hubs, and
-Supporting community awareness and engagement to counter misinformation and rumors
Your gift today will go where it is needed most, with Mercy Corps working in DRC, Ukraine, and 30+ countries.
