Comparing U.S. Ebola Outbreak Response Capabilities and Practices Over Time Authors: Josh Michaud and Jennifer Kates Published: Jul 28, 2026

https://www.kff.org/global-health-policy/comparing-u-s-ebola-outbreak-response-capabilities-and-practices-over-time/ This brief compares the U.S. response to the current Ebola outbreak in DRC with U.S. responses to prior Ebola outbreaks across a variety of characteristics. It finds the US is on par or even faster with response funding, but the restructuring of the US response mechanisms and leadership (such as eliminating USAID) since 2025 have changed the organizational approach with unknown consequences, and how the US is engaging with international partners is different now.