A leader of the 2014 U.S. Ebola response compares then to now

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In 2014, the CDC and USAID mounted a historic response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, learning critical lessons for future outbreaks.
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The current outbreak in the DRC and Uganda is more severe, with hundreds of suspected cases reported before the CDC's response began.
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The dismantling of USAID and reduced U.S. presence has hindered timely information sharing and response capabilities in outbreak zones.
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Critical supplies like PPE are not readily available, as USAID's global warehouses have been compromised, impacting emergency preparedness.
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The State Department's financial commitments do not equate to immediate local action, leaving NGOs in Congo unable to respond effectively.

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