The Forgotten Citizens of a Global Health Crisis The recent news that an American infected with Ebola was sent to Berlin for treatment while another exposed individual was flown to Prague raises questions about the Trump administration's priorities in times of global health crises.
This story is not just about two individuals caught up in a deadly outbreak; it's also about systemic issues that allow such decisions to be made.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has long been recognized as one of the world's leading authorities on infectious diseases, but its recent Ebola response highlighted significant cracks in the system.