On June 5, 2023, the U.S. government announced an additional funding of $38 million for Ebola response efforts, raising the total U.S. commitment to over $200 million. This funding comes as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cautioned that the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could potentially rival or exceed the severity of the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak. According to the World Health Organization, the DRC outbreak has already reported 344 confirmed cases and 60 deaths. CDC modeling indicates that, without effective public health interventions, the outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain could escalate significantly. In response to the crisis, the CDC has released three scientific reports aimed at rallying international resources. Furthermore, the U.S. State Department has stated that American citizens exposed to the virus but asymptomatic will be quarantined in a facility under construction in Kenya. The urgency of this funding and response reflects the serious threat posed by the current outbreak and the need for robust public health measures.