Two Steps Back: America's Reluctance to Welcome Home Ebola Patients The Democratic Republic of Congo is struggling with its largest ever Ebola outbreak, and a familiar pattern has emerged: another American citizen infected with the virus will be sent to Germany for treatment rather than being repatriated to the United States.
This decision reflects a broader trend in US policy that prioritizes caution over compassion.
The Trump administration's response to Ebola outbreaks has been marked by strict travel restrictions and an apparent desire to keep infected citizens abroad. However, this approach raises more questions than answers.