Americans Overwhelmingly Back Restoring U.S. Aid for Ebola Outbreak
Event summary
- 75% of Americans support restoring U.S. aid to combat Ebola in DRC, including 52% of Trump supporters.
- 90% of Americans back funding overseas disease prevention programs, the highest-supported program area in the survey.
- Ebola outbreak in DRC is the third-largest on record with over 1,500 confirmed cases and 500 deaths as of July 5, 2026.
- CDC raised its response to the highest level in late June 2026 due to the outbreak's severity.
The big picture
The survey results highlight a bipartisan consensus on the importance of global health security, despite the closure of USAID. The Ebola outbreak in DRC underscores the need for robust international aid to prevent cross-border health threats. The Rockefeller Foundation's advocacy aligns with broader trends toward leveraging technology and local partnerships to enhance pandemic preparedness.
What we're watching
- Policy Response
- Whether the U.S. government will act on public opinion to restore global health aid funding.
- Outbreak Containment
- The pace at which the Ebola outbreak in DRC can be contained given current resource constraints.
- Public Health Infrastructure
- How AI-powered surveillance and real-time data integration will improve disease prevention efforts.