The latest Ebola outbreak spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is once again exposing the fragility of global health systems and the unequal nature of international responses to African crises.
With more than 220 reported dead in eastern DRC and fresh infections emerging in Uganda, the World Health Organisation has already classified the outbreak as serious. Yet, instead of inspiring coordinated global action, the epidemic is rapidly becoming a symbol of fear, isolation and geopolitical self-interest.
