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How the loss of USAID has weakened the fight against Ebola

PBS NewsHour June 10, 2026 1 views
How the loss of USAID has weakened the fight against Ebola

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William Brangham
William Brangham
Azhar Merchant
Azhar Merchant
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is escalating quickly. There are growing warnings that, without a stronger response, this Ebola outbreak could become one of the deadliest. William Brangham takes a closer look with Jeremy Konyndyk, the president of Refugees International. In 2014, he ran USAID’s foreign disaster assistance when Ebola broke out in Africa.
William Brangham is an award-winning correspondent, producer, and substitute anchor for the PBS News Hour. He also serves as the host of Horizons from PBS News.
Azhar Merchant is Associate Producer for National Affairs.
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