South Sudan & United States — United States Agency for International Development

South Sudan: South Sudan>>> is identified as a country at risk of Ebola spread due to its proximity and population movement with the affected regions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> and Uganda>>>.

United States — United States Agency for International Development: The United States — United States Agency for International Development experienced severe budget cuts and layoffs under Donald Trump's administration, leading to a diminished capacity to respond to health crises like the Ebola outbreak in affected countries.

South Sudan: Neighboring country at risk of cross-border spread due to weak health infrastructure and conflict. Potential outbreak would further destabilize the region.

United States — United States Agency for International Development: Its abrupt shutdown disrupted health surveillance funding, hampering the response.

South Sudan: South Sudan is among the nations from which the United States has imposed travel restrictions due to the Ebola outbreak.

United States — United States Agency for International Development: The dismantling of the United States — United States Agency for International Development>>> last year has been warned to cripple surveillance systems crucial for outbreaks.

South Sudan: Neighboring country at risk of cross-border spread. Its preparedness is important.

United States — United States Agency for International Development: Agency that was shuttered, affecting health surveillance funding. Its absence has weakened response capacity.