Protect Uganda-DRC Border Communities from Ebola

Dear Donor,

The continuing spread of Ebola in the DRC reinforces the importance of preparedness among communities connected to neighboring countries.

WHO reports that Dungu Health Zone in Haut-Uélé, which borders South Sudan, is the newest affected health zone, bringing the outbreak to 63 affected health zones across seven provinces.

Development Alert continues promoting awareness, early reporting, hygiene and responsible healthcare seeking among communities connected through travel, trade and family networks.

Cross-border preparedness should not create fear or discrimination against travelers and traders. Instead, it should encourage cooperation, accurate information and timely communication with health authorities.

Strong preparedness helps communities protect both public health and livelihoods.

Your continued support enables us to strengthen awareness and preparedness among communities facing this evolving regional health emergency.

Dear Donor,

Women and caregivers often carry significant responsibilities when families face health emergencies.

During an Ebola outbreak, caregivers may support sick relatives, look after children and manage household responsibilities while also dealing with fear and uncertainty.

Development Alert continues promoting accurate health information and safe caregiving practices.

We emphasize that suspected Ebola cases should be referred to qualified health professionals and that caregivers should not expose themselves to unnecessary risk by attempting high-risk care without appropriate protection.

We also promote dignity, compassion and stigma reduction for affected households.

Caregivers need information they can trust so they can make safer decisions for themselves and their families.

Supporting caregivers strengthens the wider community response and helps ensure that vulnerable households are not left behind.