Direct Relief Expands Congo Ebola Response As Routine Care Becomes Strained

Direct Relief Expands Congo Ebola Response As Routine Care Becomes Strained

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo are putting growing pressure on already fragile health systems. Humanitarian aid groups are working to prevent that strain from disrupting everyday medical care. Health officials report that the surge in Ebola cases is limiting access for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Direct Relief is expanding support to frontline clinics wit…

Direct Relief Sending Over a Quarter Million Pieces of

Direct Relief Sending Over a Quarter Million Pieces of Protective Gear to DRC To Fight Ebola Tue, 06/16/2026 - 08:45 Type of Content Blog Body Direct Relief is sending over a quarter million N95 respirators donated by 3M to help protect health workers on the front lines of the Ebola outbreak, responding to widespread PPE shortages reported across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The donation, which also includes eye protection and protec…

Direct Relief Sending Over a Quarter Million Pieces of Protective Gear to DRC to Fight Ebola

Direct Relief is sending over a quarter million N95 respirators donated by 3M to help protect health workers on the front lines of the Ebola outbreak, responding to widespread PPE shortages reported across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The donation, which also includes eye protection and protective coveralls donated by 3M, is the largest announced shipment of N95s to date in response to the Ebola crisis. On Friday, a shipment of 75,000 N…