What the U.S. Should Have Learned From Past Ebola Outbreaks
The article reflects on the lessons the U.S. should have learned from past Ebola outbreaks in Africa. It highlights the global response to the 1995 Ebola outbreak in Zaire and critiques the lack of investment in public health in the region. The author argues that the focus on Ebola overshadowed other deadly diseases that continue to affect millions in Africa.
- ▪The 1995 Ebola outbreak in Zaire was a significant moment that highlighted the world's naivete about pandemics.
- ▪Wealthy nations have historically underinvested in Africa's public health infrastructure, contributing to ongoing health crises.
- ▪Diseases like malaria and measles continue to kill millions in Africa, often receiving less attention than Ebola.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 6 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Why This Ebola Outbreak Could Be One of the Worst — NYT — US
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| Original publisher | Foreign Policy |
| Canonical URL | https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/05/22/africa-ebola-outbreak-history-congo-us-foreign-aid/ |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 19:27:42 +0000 |
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Analysis What the U.S. Should Have Learned From Past Ebola Outbreaks The West’s shortsightedness in Africa is more apparent than ever. Howard French Howard W. French By Howard W. French, a columnist at Foreign Policy. A health worker wearing protective gear stands next to a hand-washing station outside. A health worker stands at a checkpoint for hand-washing and temperature-screening of visitors and patients entering Kyeshero Hospital, as part of Ebola-prevention measures, in Goma, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on May 18. Jospin Mwisha/AFP via Getty Images Get audio access with any FP subscription.
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