CDC chief: ‘No evidence’ USAID cuts hampered Ebola response
Summary
The acting head of the CDC said on Wednesday that cuts to U.S. foreign aid under President Trump's administration did not harm the global effort to fight the current Ebola outbreak. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya praised the professionals involved in responding to the outbreak.Key Facts
- Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is the acting director of the CDC.
- He spoke on NewsNation’s “Elizabeth Vargas Reports.”
- He said there is no proof that USAID aid cuts made the Ebola response worse.
- USAID is the United States Agency for International Development, which handles foreign aid.
- The Ebola outbreak is ongoing and requires global efforts to control.
- Dr. Bhattacharya praised the professionalism and dedication of those working on the Ebola response.
- The statement addresses concerns about the impact of budget changes under President Trump’s administration.
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