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Speed of Ebola outbreak challenges global health workers in wake of U.S. funding cuts

There have been more than 900 suspected and confirmed cases of Ebola, resulting in more than 180 deaths. It's the first major outbreak the Trump Administration drastically cut health aid programs.

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Fatma Tanis
Fatma Tanis is a correspondent covering global health and development for NPR.
Adrian Florido
Adrian Florido is a national correspondent for NPR covering race and identity in America.

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