U.S. Leads All Donors in First Comprehensive Assessment of Funding for Ebola Outbreak in DRC October 25, 2019 News Release The first comprehensive summary of donor funding for the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo estimates that at least $546 million was provided by donors from August 2018, when the outbreak started, through September 2019.
Ebola Spreads amid Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and U.S. Role Remains Limited May 20, 2019 Issue Brief This brief examines the international and U.S. response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, now the second largest ever recorded, as authorities struggle to contain the virus’ spread amid violence in an active combat zone.
The Latest Ebola Outbreaks: What Has Changed in the International and U.S. Response Since 2014? August 14, 2018 Issue Brief This Issue Brief describes what has changed in the broader international Ebola response landscape since 2014, and considers the status of USG engagement in responses to the Ebola outbreaks in DRC. Updated, August 2018.
The Latest Ebola Outbreak: What’s Different about the U.S. and International Response? May 25, 2018 News Release The United States played a leading role in the international response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa, providing the most financial support, mobilizing U.S. staff across the federal government, and jumpstarting international efforts to strengthen global health security. As this month’s new outbreak unfolds in the Democratic Republic…
Ebola: Five Key Questions May 14, 2018 Infographic Ebola virus has a unique set of characteristics that determine how and why its spreads, and how deadly it can be. To better understand Ebola, this infographic compares it to twelve other infectious diseases that continue to represent public health challenges today and asks and answers five key questions about the disease.
The U.S. and Global Health Security at a Time of Transition March 12, 2018 Event The U.S. government efforts to shore up global health security face a time of transition. The U.S. has played a leadership role in the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), which is entering its next phase, and the increase in funding after the Ebola and Zika outbreaks allowed for the expansion…
Reading the Tea Leaves on U.S. Global Health Policy January 27, 2016 Perspective In this Policy Insight, Jen Kates and Josh Michaud look at the prospects for the future of U.S. global health policy, examining whether long-term bipartisan support may be tested during a time of political transition, and identifying key areas of consensus among policymakers and the public.
The U.S. Response to Ebola: Status of the FY2015 Emergency Ebola Appropriation December 11, 2015 Issue Brief This issue brief reviews where the U.S. response to Ebola stands, asking: What specifically was funding provided for and what is its current status? How is U.S. funding being used to address the outbreak and its aftermath, and prepare for future health threats? How available and transparent is information about these activities?
New Analysis Examines the $1.9 Billion Committed By the U.S. Government for the International Ebola Response To Date November 23, 2015 News Release A new Kaiser Family Foundation analysis finds government agencies so far report spending approximately $1.9 billion in funding to respond to the Ebola outbreak internationally. The majority of this spending was by USAID (49%), followed by the Department of Defense (33%), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (18%).…
One Year Later, Where Does the U.S. Response to Ebola Stand? November 9, 2015 Event The Ebola outbreak of 2014 was a global wake-up call regarding the ongoing threat of emerging infectious diseases. The U.S. government’s response included dispatching the military and Congress appropriating $5.4 billion in emergency funding, the majority of which was for international activities. Still, Ebola cases continue to occur in the…