Ebola

For six weeks, the WaterStep Ebola Response Team has been on the ground in the Democratic Republic of Congo, working alongside local partners to strengthen one of the most practical defenses against Ebola: reliable access to disinfectant and safe water.

Responding to Ebola with Safe Water and Disinfection

WaterStep’s BleachMaker was invented in 2014 in response to Ebola As Ebola continues to threaten communities across Central Africa, WaterStep is supporting frontline response efforts with tools designed for rapid, local action. BleachMakers, handwashing stations, and trained partners are helping clinics and communities produce disinfectant on-site, strengthen hygiene practices, and reduce the risk of transmission … Read more