The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently grappling with the repercussions of a significant staffing reduction, having lost as much as one-third of its workforce during the Trump administration. This decline in personnel has raised concerns about the agency's ability to effectively manage public health crises, particularly as the Ebola outbreak in Africa unfolds. Experts, including Dr. Jay Varma, a former director of the CDC's International Emerging Infections Program, stress that a robust public health infrastructure is essential for tackling emerging infectious diseases. The situation is further complicated by the CDC's diminished resources, which could hinder its response capabilities. Laura Kelly, a foreign policy reporter for The Hill, highlights the broader implications of the CDC's weakened state on global health security. Additionally, Pierre Rollin, who previously served as deputy chief of the Viral Special Pathogens branch at the CDC, provides insights into the agency's challenges in addressing viral outbreaks. As the CDC confronts these issues, the ongoing Ebola outbreak serves as a critical test of its operational readiness.