The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has been classified as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, involving over 500 suspected cases and 130 fatalities from the Bundibugyo strain. Limited containment infrastructure and the absence of a broadly available vaccine have raised expectations that the epidemic could persist for months, increasing global transmission risk.

TOMI Environmental Solutions is experiencing heightened inquiries from hospitals, hotels, cruise ships, transportation hubs and public facilities seeking scalable decontamination systems. The company’s SteraMist technology, which produces an ionized hydrogen peroxide fog, is being positioned as a rapid-response solution to evolving biological threats.

During a previous Ebola outbreak in West Africa, TOMI deployed SteraMist under a USAID 'Fighting Ebola' grant to secure high-risk zones and protect healthcare workers. Field teams credited the system with preventing cross-contamination during protective gear donning and doffing operations, establishing its credibility in global health emergencies.

With global health agencies warning of prolonged outbreak duration, TOMI anticipates new contracts across healthcare, life sciences, hospitality, government and defense sectors. The company aims to leverage its BIT™ platform to expand licensing and equipment sales, targeting organizations prioritizing infectious disease preparedness.