Trump’s former COVID adviser: US equipped to handle response to Ebola outbreak

Thehill
2026.05.24 19:25
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Dr. Deborah Birx, former COVID-19 adviser, stated that the U.S. is equipped to handle an Ebola outbreak despite lacking confirmed leadership in key health agencies. She emphasized the establishment of an interagency Ebola response task force and the expertise available within federal agencies. However, concerns remain regarding the impact of previous cuts to global health programs and the U.S.'s withdrawal from the WHO, as over 500 suspected Ebola cases have emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, prompting a public health emergency declaration by the WHO.