Donald Trump & Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations

Donald Trump: Donald Trump>>>'s administration has been criticized for cuts to foreign aid and withdrawal from the World Health Organization>>>, which experts say have weakened global health response capabilities, though he has expressed concern about the outbreak and pledged some funding.

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations: The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) funds vaccine development and is assessing potential Ebola vaccine candidates, aiming for a rapid response.

Donald Trump: The Trump administration imposed a temporary ban on entry for non-US passport holders who visited Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan, and plans to send exposed Americans to a new facility in Kenya.

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations: The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is funding three groups, including Moderna and the University of Oxford, to accelerate the development of vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.

Donald Trump: Donald Trump>>>'s administration's past decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization>>> and cut foreign aid was criticized for weakening surveillance systems.

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations: CEPI is listed as a partner in the urgent coordination meeting convened by Africa CDC, indicating potential involvement in the response to the Ebola outbreak.