An International Medical Corps team member walks through an Ebola Treatment Center in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during an Ebola outbreak in 2019.
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Ebola Outbreak in the DRC and Region: What You Need to Know

Learn what Ebola is, how it spreads, what’s driving the current outbreak—and what we’re doing to stop it.

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Isa Soares Tonight

Dr. Abdou Sebushishe speaks about the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, misinformation challenges and how International Medical Corps is responding.

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Isa Soares Tonight

Dr. Abdou Sebushishe speaks about the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, misinformation challenges and how International Medical Corps is responding.

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Ebola Outbreak in the DRC and Region: What You Need to Know

On May 15, an outbreak of Ebola was declared by the Ministry of Public Health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Soon thereafter, a case was confirmed in Uganda—meaning the deadly disease had already crossed international borders. On May 17, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of …

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Explaining Ebola

Senior Global Health Advisor Dr. Abdou Sebushishe examines the challenges of this outbreak in the DRC, and how International Medical Corps is responding.

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Explaining Ebola

Senior Global Health Advisor Dr. Abdou Sebushishe examines the challenges of this outbreak in the DRC, and how International Medical Corps is responding.

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A Second Chance to Breathe: Ombeni’s Story

Today, Ombeni Hafashimi’s cheeks are plump and have a healthy, vibrant warmth. It’s a stark contrast from when the 2-year-old first arrived at the International Medical Corps mobile medical unit (MMU) in Kasura, a health area in North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Justine Mwamini, Ombeni’s mother, brought him to …

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