Ebola Shows Why Humanitarian Aid Matters

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As Ebola spreads in Congo, the article contrasts the selfless work of doctors and nurses on the ground with what it frames as negligent leadership in Washington. The piece argues that humanitarian aid, increasingly questioned by U.S. policymakers, remains essential for containing global health threats before they reach American shores. It positions frontline health workers as heroes while depicting Washington's approach to foreign aid as shortsighted and reckless.