The exponential trajectory of the latest Ebola outbreak is a salient reminder that infectious diseases do not wait for appropriate geopolitical alignment or balanced budgets. Global leaders must fund an African-led regional response today, or risk paying a higher price in human lives and economic devastation tomorrow.
NAIROBI-The threat of disaster is looming in the heart of Africa. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is currently battling the worst and fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in its history. In mid-May, the World Health Organization and the African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared a public health emergency of international concern and continental security. As of October 27, there were 10,193 cases and 4,960 deaths.