DRC Ebola Outbreak Response
An Ebola outbreak was identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in late May. As cases of Ebola climb, Samaritan’s Purse is responding in Jesus’ Name. The international Christian relief organization deployed a disaster assistance response team to the hard-hit nation to establish Ebola Treatment Centers and support local mission hospitals in establishing effective infection, prevention, and control protocols. Samaritan’s Purse has a long-history of responding to infectious diseases, including Ebola, cholera, diphtheria, and COVID-19.
Press Releases
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June 16, 2026 Samaritan’s Purse Ebola Treatment Centers Open in the Epicenter of the Deadly Outbreak
Samaritan’s Purse has established two Ebola Treatment Centers in Bunia and Nyankunde, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to care for patients suffering from the deadly Ebola virus.
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May 23, 2026 Samaritan's Purse Airlifts Ebola Treatment Center to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Samaritan's Purse is airlifting an Ebola Treatment Center and personal protective equipment to help safeguard healthcare providers to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in response to the deadly Ebola outbreak.
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May 20, 2026 Samaritan's Purse Responds To Deadly Ebola Outbreak In The Democratic Republic Of Congo
As cases of Ebola climb in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Samaritan’s Purse is responding in Jesus’ Name.
Fact Sheets & Bios
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Patient Care
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Treatment Center Set Up
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Supplies Unloading
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