Poll even finds Trump supporters want Ebola aid restored

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSupport for restoring aid is widespread, with 52 percent of those who identify as supporters of President Donald Trump also backing the measure (AP)A new poll indicates that three-quarters of Americans support restoring U.S. disease prevention aid to address the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.Support for restoring aid is widespread, with 52 percent of those who identify as supporters of President Donald Trump also backing the measure.The survey, conducted by Echelon Insights, found 90 percent of respondents supported funding overseas disease prevention programs and 72 percent favored restoring global health funding worldwide.These findings come despite the Trump administration's significant cuts to foreign aid last year, which included the closure of the US Agency for International Development (USAID).Experts suggest that the abrupt cuts to US and Western foreign support have exacerbated the Ebola outbreak, which has surpassed 500 deaths and threatens other countries.In full75% of Americans want Trump to reverse US aid cuts over Ebola outbreak, poll findsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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