The recent Ebola outbreak in central Africa has raised serious concerns about the United States' role in global health. While the US has been cutting funding and withdrawing from key organizations, the outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern. This has led to a lack of US involvement in the response efforts, which could have dire consequences. The US has a history of ensuring that potential global outbreaks don't become global crises, but now it's stepping back and leaving the countries affected to deal with the outbreak on their own. This is a concerning development, as it could lead to more deaths and a crisis in the region. The US has also announced travel bans for non-citizens who have recently traveled to the region, which is seen as 'public health theater' and not an effective solution. The US needs to take a more active role in the response efforts and provide the necessary funding and support to help stop the outbreak. Otherwise, it will be choosing not to stop the outbreak, and that is a moral failing.
