I led the U.S. CDC response to the 2014 Ebola epidemic. The new outbreak needs massive, immediate, meticulous action

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The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread rapidly, affecting 25 health zones within three weeks.
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Less than half of known contacts are being traced, and there is a lack of trained health workers and protective equipment.
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Supportive care, contact tracing, and rapid isolation are essential for controlling the outbreak, despite the absence of a vaccine.
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The U.S. response to the outbreak requires immediate surge support, including laboratories, funding, and community health worker assistance.
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The CDC has faced significant leadership and staffing challenges, impacting its capacity to respond effectively to the outbreak.

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