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Ebola outbreak exposes a fractured outbreak response system

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The recent Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo highlights weaknesses in the outbreak response framework.
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Previous Ebola containment methods may not be effective due to the current outbreak occurring in densely populated areas.
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The World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are operating at reduced capacity during this outbreak.
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There is a risk that Ebola could become endemic, threatening millions in Central Africa and potentially spreading globally.
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Containment of the outbreak may become a recurring expense, complicating efforts to control the disease.