Ethiopia’s Marburg Outbreak Declared Over—But Are Global Health Failures Putting America at Risk?

On Monday, Ethiopian health authorities announced the end of their first recorded outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus after completing the World Health Organization's (WHO) mandatory 42-day period without new cases. The outbreak, concentrated in Ethiopia’s southern region bordering South Sudan, resulted in at least 14 confirmed infections with nine deaths and additional probable fatalities. The World Health Organization’s involvement was crucial but highlights ongoing gaps that should alarm the United States.Why Should Americans Care About a Distant Outbreak?At first glance, a viral outbreak thousands of miles away may seem irrelevant to everyday Americans. But viruses like Marburg do not...