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Email, a deadly and fast-moving Ebola outbreak is unfolding in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The virus spreading is a rare strain of Ebola and at least 88 people have already died.
Families in the Democratic Republic of Congo are already reeling from years of conflict, hunger and displacement, and are now also facing a deadly disease outbreak. That's why IRC is launching an emergency response to support infection prevention and control efforts, frontline health workers, and vulnerable communities to help stop the spread.
"With dozens of lives already lost and an already overstretched health system, we need to act fast."
—Heather Kerr, IRC Democratic Republic of Congo Country Director
The IRC is immediately launching an emergency prevention and control response to the outbreak. We have extensive experience responding to Ebola outbreaks, and our teams know that rapid action on infection prevention and control, community engagement, safe isolation and support to frontline health workers is critical to preventing further spread.
Email, outbreaks like this can spiral quickly in places like the DRC, where healthcare systems are under strain and resources are limited. Your emergency monthly gift (first month is 2X matched for a limited time) helps IRC respond rapidly to protect vulnerable children and families. Every delay has a human cost.
Without urgent support, more families could be exposed to this deadly virus.
Every moment matters. Rush your 2X matched emergency monthly gift now to help the IRC stop the spread of Ebola and support children and families in crisis zones worldwide »
—IRC Emergency Response Team
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