Ebola Response Hobbled by US Withdrawal from Global Health The United States' decision to withdraw from global health efforts has had far reaching consequences, including a severely hampered response to the recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
This withdrawal is a result of years of reductions in funding and personnel, which have left international organizations understaffed and under equipped to respond to emerging health crises.
What's Behind the US Withdrawal from Global Health Efforts? The reasons behind this withdrawal are complex and multifaceted.