The 2014 Ebola outbreak exposed significant global vulnerabilities in pandemic preparedness, including delayed responses, fragile healthcare systems, and inadequate bio-defense. Despite scientific advancements like effective vaccines and therapeutics for certain strains, the world remains largely reactive rather than proactive in addressing biological crises. Current outbreaks, such as the one involving the Bundibugyo strain, highlight the continued reliance on early detection, isolation, and international coordination due to the lack of specific treatments for all variants. AI
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- Bloomberg-Businessweek
- COVID-19
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Forbes
- Guinea
- Liberia
- Sierra Leone
- Uganda
- United States
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