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The Democratic Republic of Congo and global health security: The indispensable role of the United States of America

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is emerging from two wars claiming 6 million lives and relatively recent colonial rule. The resultant widespread poverty and geopolitical instability, along with the country’s tropical climate, make it a focus of emerging infectious diseases that can and do spread beyond its borders [1]. While ideally no country should rely on foreign aid for infection prevention and control, the abrupt interruption of USA-derived aid to the DRC will have disastrous and far-reaching consequences—for inhabitants of DRC but also for all citizens of a globalized world.

Source: CMI Communications

DOI: 10.1016/j.cmicom.2025.105083

Authors: Michel Kayomo Kaswa, Marcel Yotebieng, Jean-Jacques Muyembe-Tamfum

Institutions: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, National Institute of Biomedical Research

Language: English

Topic: Global Security and Public Health

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Partnerships for the goals, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,520