The Unraveling of Global Health Security The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda serves as a stark reminder that the world's ability to contain deadly diseases has been severely compromised.
What began as a slow, uncoordinated response by international institutions has escalated into a public health emergency of international concern, with more than 600 suspected cases and 139 deaths recorded so far.
The situation is eerily reminiscent of the 2014 Ebola crisis that ravaged West Africa.