Ebola's Unwelcome Return to Africa: A Cautionary Tale of Global Preparedness The latest outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo has all the hallmarks of a worrying trend.
Since the devastating 2014 2016 outbreak, global preparedness for such events has not improved significantly. This new outbreak is notable for its spread beyond Congolese borders.
Confirmed cases have been reported in Uganda and an American doctor has been infected, highlighting the risks faced by frontline healthcare workers.