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DOGE Cuts to USAID Ebola Programs Linked to 'Significant' Deaths in DRC
World news | The Guardian·Friday, 10 July 2026
Experts say Elon Musk's dismantling of USAID has directly hurt the response to the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak, resulting in what they call 'significant numbers' of deaths. Musk has posted frequently on X about USAID while his companies face other pressures, including a drop in SpaceX stock after its IPO and Tesla lawsuits. Critics say the cuts have left a dangerous gap in global disease response.
Why It Matters
Weakened global disease surveillance and response systems raise the risk of outbreaks spreading internationally, including to India, which has a history of importing infectious diseases.
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