As Ebola Spreads in Uganda, Trump Aid Freeze Hinders Effort to Contain It, U.S. Officials Fear

The Ebola outbreak in Uganda has worsened due to the Trump administration’s freeze on foreign assistance, hindering the country’s ability to contain the spread. Eighty-two high-risk contacts are being traced after the deaths of a mother and newborn sibling, with limited resources and lack of U.S. support posing significant challenges in controlling the outbreak. Despite efforts to raise funds, the absence of U.S. aid has left Uganda’s health system ill-prepared for the crisis.

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