Matthew M. Kavanagh & Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Matthew M. Kavanagh: Matthew M. Kavanagh>>>, director of the Georgetown University Center for Global Health Policy & Politics, criticized the delayed detection of the Uganda — Bundibugyo strain and the impact of US aid cuts on surveillance systems.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus>>>, the Director-General of the World Health Organization>>>, has declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern and is actively involved in coordinating the response, visiting affected areas and urging international action.

Matthew M. Kavanagh: Matthew M. Kavanagh>>>, director of the Georgetown University Center for Global Health Policy and Politics>>>, highlighted the challenges of 'playing catch-up' against the dangerous pathogen due to initial false negative tests.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, provided updates on the investigation, confirmed cases, and the financial support allocated for the response.