Ebola outbreak containment hampered by USAID closure, experts say

A virologist stated to CNBC that foreign aid cuts have worsened the Ebola crisis. The U.S. Agency for International Development suspended operations following President Trump's executive order in February 2025. The closure affected programs in countries experiencing Ebola outbreaks, including disease surveillance and outbreak response funding. USAID did not immediately provide a statement on the timeline for resuming operations.

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