As a deadly Ebola outbreak tears through northeast Democratic Republic of the Congo, many first responders are turning a critical eye on events that preceded the crisis: layoffs of health workers funded by the United States, shortages of critical medical supplies and a steep reduction in American support for global aid programs.

‘I’m not trying to start a scare I’m hoping people will see this and realise how dangerous this is,’ says former minister

The United States has activated a $13 million emergency response to a new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda, announcing travel restrictions and regional containment measures