WHO Reports Ebola Outbreak in Congo May Be Contained, But Lessons for America Remain Urgent

The World Health Organization recently announced no new Ebola cases have surfaced in southern Congo's Kasai Province over the past ten days. This pause, they say, may indicate progress in containing an outbreak that began less than two months ago. According to WHO data, the outbreak has tallied 64 cases with 43 deaths—grim reminders of the deadly virus’s threat. But as officials tout improved logistics and field operations, including helicopter deliveries and medical supply deployments, a deeper concern lingers: How prepared is the United States to prevent such epidemics from crossing our borders? Containment Abroad Highlights Vulnerabilities at Home The...