Ebola preparedness in Zimbabwe

Mudiki is working with partners to protect frontline workers and families before the first case arrives

Active Campaign

A deadly Ebola outbreak is spreading across the DRC and into neighbouring countries. Zimbabwe has not yet recorded cases — but the window to prepare is open now, and it will not stay open.

Mudiki is raising urgent funds to equip frontline workers and support vulnerable households before the first case arrives.

The current outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no approved vaccine. The WHO has declared it a public health emergency of international concern, with over 500 suspected cases and more than 130 deaths reported in the region so far.

With Ebola, the most cost-effective moment to act is before the first case is detected. Once cases begin, costs escalate dramatically and lives become harder to save.

Tongogara Refugee Settlement

Mudiki’s focus is on Tongorara Refugee Settlement (TRS). TRS hosts refugees and asylum seekers from countries already affected by conflict and public health fragility, with connections to district health systems, surrounding communities, and key services, making it a high-impact site for early preparedness.

A targeted investment now can strengthen what already exists:

  • Infection prevention protocols

  • Basic protective equipment

  • Community awareness, screening and referral pathways

  • Household support if families are required to isolate.

Mudiki will not duplicate Government, UNHCR, or Ministry of Health systems. We complement them.

What We're Raising

Phase 1
Equip the frontline

£10,000 by end June 2026

Community health workers and clinic staff need training and PPE before the first case arrives.

Funds raised in Phase 1 will go towards:

  • PPE (gloves, gowns, masks, face shields) for health workers in high-risk areas

  • Infection prevention and control training for frontline responders

  • Community awareness so people
    can recognise symptoms early and know what to do

Phase 2
Support affected households

£25,000 from July 2026

When Ebola hits, the impact spreads far beyond the infected.

Phase 2 funds will provide:

  • Essential supplies (food, water, hygiene kits) for households under quarantine or isolation

  • Support for families caring for sick relatives at home

  • Help with medical costs and transport to treatment facilities

Make an impact

How Your Money Helps

Act now, while preparation is still possible.

£25

A full PPE kit for one frontline health worker.

£50

Infection control training for a community health volunteer.

£100

Two weeks of essential provisions for a household in quarantine.

£500

Basic Ebola screening and protection materials for a rural clinic.

The gap between preparation and crisis is narrow. Funds raised now go to readiness — the stage where they do the most good.

Why Give Now

Your donation today means a health worker has the right equipment before they need it. It means a family in isolation has food and clean water. It means Zimbabwe does not face this threat alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • With Ebola, preparation is the intervention. Once cases are detected, costs escalate sharply and the window to protect frontline workers closes fast. Funding PPE, training, and community awareness now is significantly more effective than responding after the outbreak arrives.

  • Mudiki distributes funds through Mukuru, a trusted payments platform operating across Africa, and coordinates on the ground with local organisations who know the communities best. We publish updates on how funds are deployed, and 96% of everything raised goes directly to preparedness and response.

  • That would be the best possible outcome, and your donation will have helped make it more likely. Any unspent funds will be held by Mudiki for future health emergency preparedness work in Zimbabwe and the wider region, in line with our charitable objects.

  • Yes. JustGiving accepts international donations. Gift Aid applies only to UK taxpayers, but the impact of your donation is the same regardless of where you give from.

    These answers keep the tone clear and trustworthy — direct enough for a sceptical donor, accessible enough for a first-time giver.

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