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Ebola outbreak in Congo intensifies amid severe international aid cuts

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An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 500 deaths, with experts attributing the intensified spread to significant cuts in international aid. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which previously played a critical role in outbreak prevention and response, saw its programs drastically reduced. This reduction in resources has weakened healthcare systems and preparedness, making containment efforts more challenging. AI

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Ebola outbreak in Congo intensifies amid severe international aid cuts

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    ‘The risks are growing and the resources are shrinking’: Experts blame DOGE cuts for intensifying the Ebola outbreak, which has killed more than 500

    U.S. humanitarian foreign aid fell from $14 billion in 2024 to $3.7 billion last year, in large part a result of the gutting of USAID.

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