Irvine, Calif. – October 07, 2026 -- MAXAIR Systems will supply a substantial quantity of its CAPR® helmet systems and related disposable equipment to World Vision for Ebola response efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
MAXAIR deepens 25-year partnership with World Vision on frontline protective gear
The Irvine, Calif.-based respiratory protection manufacturer confirmed the contribution is intended for healthcare professionals, humanitarian workers and other frontline teams operating in communities affected by the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
CAPR helmets carry NIOSH approval and are used in over half of US hospitals
MAXAIR's CAPR® systems are NIOSH Approved and engineered for high-efficiency respiratory protection, with features aimed at wearer comfort, visibility and communication in high-risk field conditions. The company states its CAPR technology is already trusted by more than 50% of hospitals in the United States.
"For more than 25 years, MAXAIR has been committed to helping protect the people who care for and serve others," said Jake Herbert, COO for MAXAIR Systems. He added that the company aims to give frontline personnel "a greater level of protection, comfort and confidence" through the CAPR systems.
Company commits to ongoing equipment access for responders in high-exposure environments
Kathi Doran, Director of Customer Relations at MAXAIR Systems, said reliable respiratory protection is critical for teams operating where exposure risks are significant. MAXAIR Systems said it intends to continue working with World Vision to extend protective equipment access to personnel serving vulnerable communities in future humanitarian and emergency-response deployments.