Protect Uganda-DRC Border Communities from Ebola

Dear Donor,

Accurate information is one of the most important tools available to communities during an Ebola outbreak.

As the DRC continues to experience transmission across multiple provinces, misinformation and rumors can make it harder for people to recognize symptoms, seek care and cooperate with response teams.

Development Alert continues emphasizing clear, responsible and community-friendly health communication.

We encourage people to rely on qualified health authorities and trained health workers for medical information rather than unverified claims circulating through social networks or informal channels.

Trust is built when communities receive information that is understandable, respectful and consistent.

Our community engagement approach therefore seeks to reduce fear while encouraging appropriate action.

Your support helps strengthen communication that enables communities to make informed decisions during a difficult public health emergency.

Dear Donor,

Healthcare workers remain an essential part of the Ebola response, and protecting them requires cooperation from the communities they serve.

Development Alert continues encouraging community members to follow health guidance, report suspected illness promptly and cooperate with trained healthcare and surveillance teams.

The latest outbreak figures demonstrate the scale of pressure facing health systems in affected parts of the DRC, where thousands of confirmed cases have required continued response efforts.

Community cooperation can help reduce unnecessary exposure by encouraging people to seek professional guidance instead of attempting risky informal care.

We also promote respect for health workers and response teams, whose work requires them to operate in difficult and sometimes dangerous environments.

Supporting healthcare workers begins with informed communities that understand the importance of safe and timely cooperation.