United States — United States Agency for International Development & UNICEF

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.

UNICEF: UNICEF>>> has mobilized supplies and an Emergency Rapid Response team to provide technical assistance and support for risk communication and community engagement in the affected areas.

United States — United States Agency for International Development: The United States — United States Agency for International Development, previously a key provider of PPE and logistics, was dismantled, leading to a significant gap in the current Ebola response.

UNICEF: UNICEF was involved in aid efforts during the 2018 Ebola outbreak in Benin, with Esperance Masinda working for the agency at the time.

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

UNICEF: UNICEF is a partner in the ICG, supporting vaccine distribution and child health initiatives during the outbreak.

United States — United States Agency for International Development: Provided additional support to the initiative.

UNICEF: Channeled Norway's contribution and provided additional support.