During outbreaks of dangerous diseases such as Ebola, rapid support and the protection of healthcare workers are particularly important. Photo: AFPDE. Info During outbreaks of dangerous diseases such as Ebola, rapid support and the protection of healthcare workers are particularly important. Photo: AFPDE. DR Congo In focus Ebola: The crisis in the DR Congo Emergency relief 07 August 2026 More and more people are becoming infected, and medical aid and protective equipment are lacking in many places. Support action medeor in providing rapid emergency relief and saving lives. The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring Uganda is becoming increasingly dramatic: In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, more than 4.500 confirmed cases have now been reported; over 2.100 people are said to have died there (as of August 11, 2026); Uganda, where 20 cases and two deaths had been confirmed in the meantime, has now once again been declared free of the Ebola virus. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak an international public health emergency. In many regions, the virus is spreading uncontrollably, while protective equipment, medical care, and public awareness are lacking. For the people on the ground, this means fear and great uncertainty. Families are losing multiple relatives within just a few days. Health facilities are overwhelmed, and aid workers are operating under high risk. At the same time, border closures, displacement, and the tense security situation are further exacerbating the crisis. Decades of Support in the Democratic Republic of the Congo For over 20 years, action medeor has stood by the people in the DR Congo and is implementing concrete emergency relief measures together with local partner organizations: As a first step, action medeor is providing 20,000 euros for the procurement of protective equipment such as gloves, masks, and coveralls. According to information from partners on the ground, this equipment is now urgently needed to protect medical personnel and to contain the further spread of the virus. Additional assistance is urgently required, and psychological support as well as awareness-raising about protective measures are crucial to help contain the outbreak. Every hour now counts. "People working in healthcare facilities are particularly at risk during such an outbreak because they are likely to come into contact with many infected individuals - and at the same time, their work is especially crucial right now to contain the spread of the infection." Emmanuel Limi Responsible for the action medeor-projects in Burundi and the DR Congo The help coninues So far, two shipments containing protective supplies such as protective suits, masks, gloves and disinfectants have reached the affected region Ituri from our warehouse (as of July 17, 2026). They are being distributed together with various relief supplies in Ituri. They were distributed to a total of six local and international partner organizations, which in turn equipped around 100 nearby health facilities. However, this is not the end of the effort. The World’s Emergency Pharmacy had already increased its emergency aid budget at an early stage and plans to dispatch further relief shipments as a next step. A third aid shipment is currently being packed (as of July 28 2026). This has also been made possible thanks to a major donation of 500,000 euros from entrepreneur Stefan Quandt. Wherever procurement is not possible locally, the required equipment will once again be provided from our warehouse in Tönisvorst. Medical professionals in the DR Congo are doing everything possible every day to contain the Ebola virus. Photo: AFPDE Action medeor has equipped them with protective gear such as hazmat suits, gloves, and masks. Photo: AFPDE Above that, action medeor and its partner organization educates the people in the DR Congo about the Ebola virus. Photo: AFPDE The first shipment of relief supplies from action medeor has arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Photo: AFPDE Copilot said: The shipment was delivered, among other destinations, to a local hospital. Photo: AFPDE 1 2 3 4 5 With your donation, you help protect medical personnel, break chains of infection, and provide care for people in acute need. Ebola is just one example of action medeor’s emergency responses worldwide: whenever crises threaten lives, we deliver rapid and life-saving assistance. Please support us now with your donation. Together, we can protect lives and bring hope. Every donation, no matter how large, makes a difference and helps protect people!