Urgent Ebola Support: Save DRC-Uganda Border Lives

Dear Donor,

Thank you for supporting the people who work to protect communities during public health emergencies.

Healthcare workers and community responders face significant challenges during an Ebola outbreak. They need appropriate protective materials, reliable information, safe working practices, and strong coordination to reduce the risk of exposure.

The latest regional situation highlights the scale of this responsibility. By 4 November, the DRC had recorded 10,668 confirmed cases and 5,198 deaths. Kenya had also reported infections among healthcare workers within its confirmed cluster, demonstrating the importance of infection prevention and control.

Development Alert recognizes that protecting frontline workers is essential to protecting the wider community. Our response priorities include promoting safe hygiene practices, supporting the availability and delivery of essential prevention materials, and encouraging community members to cooperate with trained health personnel.

We also emphasize that suspected cases must be referred through appropriate health channels and that community volunteers should never undertake clinical duties beyond their training.

When healthcare workers are protected, they can continue providing essential services with greater confidence and safety.

Your support helps strengthen the community-level preparedness that complements professional healthcare services. Thank you for standing with those who serve on the front lines.

Dear Donor,

Thank you for helping Development Alert protect children and support safer learning environments during public health emergencies.

Children should not have to choose between attending school, accessing nutritious food, and staying safe. During periods of heightened public health concern, food insecurity can create additional pressure on families and may encourage children to move around in search of meals.

Development Alert has supported feeding activities in affected primary schools to help children access meals at school. This assistance helps address immediate nutritional needs while reducing the pressure on children to leave school or travel elsewhere in search of food.

Alongside food support, school-based awareness can reinforce age-appropriate hygiene practices, including handwashing and understanding when to seek help from a trusted adult. Children should never be expected to diagnose or care for suspected Ebola patients themselves.

The DRC's outbreak remains serious, with 10,668 confirmed cases and 5,198 related deaths reported in the latest ECDC update. This makes it important to sustain safe, supportive environments for children and families.

Your generosity helps ensure that children are not forgotten during emergencies. Thank you for supporting both their wellbeing and their opportunity to learn.