International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC

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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continue to escalate, with cases and deaths continuing to rise as the virus spreads across multiple provinces and into neighboring Uganda. With the support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC, teams from the DRC Red Cross are on the ground providing life-saving assistance. The IFRC Emergency Appeal for 29 million Swiss Francs, will help support the scale-up of community engagement, surveillance, safe and dignified burials, infection prevention, cross-border coordination and readiness activities. https://lnkd.in/dhwc6EXk

“Epidemics start and end in communities. What is urgently required is scaling up the work at the community level and this is what the DRC Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC are doing.” Speaking to BBC News from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dr Petra Khoury, Global Health Director at the IFRC, warned that the outbreak remains out of control and called for urgent investment in locally led response. She highlighted the critical role of DRC Red Cross volunteers, who are engaging communities door to door, sharing trusted health information, and helping counter misinformation in an extremely challenging environment. As Dr Khoury underlined, outbreak response cannot rely on cycles of panic. Long-term investment in community preparedness and resilient health systems is essential to prevent crises from escalating.

Humanitarian volunteers often carry the emotional impact of the crises they respond to. Hamed Mehrpouyan, a volunteer with the Iranian Red Crescent Society, shares a reminder of how important psychosocial support is not only for affected communities, but also for responders supporting people through difficult moments.

Cash distributions are a first step to food resilience as communities across several regions in Cameroon still suffer from food insecurity. Cameroon Red Cross and IFRC teams are in the field to ensure families receive the help and support they most urgently need. Your support can make a difference too 👉 bit.ly/4kWZykl

We are losing colleagues who are committed to serving humanity. IFRC spokesperson Tommaso Della Longa, together with the Lebanese Red Cross, shared with United Nations Office at Geneva the stories of Youssef Assaf and Hassan Badawi, two @RedCrossLebanon volunteers killed in the line of duty.

IFRC Weekly News – Episode 33 Three months after the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon and Iran, international attention may be fading but humanitarian needs across the region remain urgent. In this episode of the IFRC Weekly News, we look at the growing humanitarian concerns across both countries, including displacement, rising food insecurity, pressure on healthcare systems, disrupted medical supply chains, and the long-term consequences for children, families, and vulnerable patients. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify: https://bit.ly/43BbUqa Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/49Zc5iK

As the Ebola response efforts intensify in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Red Cross teams are mobilizing across eastern DRC with support from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC, helping communities prevent further spread and respond to urgent needs. The IFRC has launched an emergency appeal to support the DRC Red Cross in delivering life-saving assistance. Urgent funding is needed. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dhwc6EXk

“Border closures do not end epidemics. What stops an epidemic from spreading is the work we do at community level.” Speaking to CNN from Kinshasa, Dr Petra Khoury, Global Health Director at the IFRC, highlighted the urgent need to scale up community-level action as the Ebola outbreak spreads in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighbouring countries. With the support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC, Red Cross volunteers are on the front lines, listening to communities, addressing fears and misinformation, supporting screening and prevention efforts. As Dr Khoury stressed, trust cannot be built overnight. It is earned through sustained presence before, during and after crises and it remains essential to stopping the spread of Ebola.

Today is Menstrual Hygiene Day. Around the world, women and girls face stigma, exclusion and discrimination simply because of their periods. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC network is committed to creating a world in which no one is held back because of their periods. We call for more action and investment in menstrual health. Together, we can make a #PeriodFriendlyWorld a reality. #MHDay2026