Ebola Returns: How to Fight Outbreak Amid Defunding of Global Health The World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of a public health emergency of international concern over the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo serves as a stark warning that our collective defenses against pandemics are fraying.
The resurgence of this deadly virus, coupled with the defunding of global health initiatives, paints a dire picture of a system on the brink of collapse.
The WHO's classification of the outbreak is more than just a label; it's a signal that the international community has lost its footing in responding to emerging crises.