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US building Ebola quarantine center in Kenya for Americans amid outbreak
Some experts criticize White House approach and say not allowing Americans to return to US hurts treatment efforts
TL;DR
- The US is building an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans affected by the outbreak in the DRC.
- The facility aims to provide care for Americans who need to quarantine after Ebola exposure or treatment for the virus.
- Critics argue that this policy prevents Americans from returning home for treatment and discourages US health workers from volunteering.
- Experts express ethical concerns, fearing the policy could hinder outbreak containment efforts by creating disincentives for disclosure and potentially driving cases underground.
- The US has previously banned green card holders and recent travelers from certain African countries from returning home.