The Lessons About Ebola the U.S. Wants to Forget
An ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is projected to become one of the deadliest in history. The author argues that while global containment capabilities have improved, the United States is losing its institutional memory and commitment to responding to such crises.
Why it matters
It underscores the danger of complacency in global health security and the necessity of sustained international coordination for disease control.
The world’s capacity to control the disease has improved in the past decade, but only because of dedicated investment and coordination.
The article frames the U.S. response through a critical lens regarding government policy and international responsibility.
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