Kinshasa, DRC, May 15, 2026 — Heather Reoch Kerr, IRC Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Country Director, said:
"The speed and severity of this Ebola outbreak is deeply alarming. With at least 65 people already reported dead, there are growing fears for vulnerable communities and for an already overstretched health system. IRC teams know from previous Ebola responses that rapid action on infection prevention and control, community engagement, safe isolation, and support to frontline health workers is critical to containing further spread. IRC stands ready to scale up support where needed, drawing on our extensive experience responding to infectious disease outbreaks across the region. The international community must act urgently to ensure responders have the resources required to prevent further loss of life."