Craig Spencer
Coverage of Craig Spencer in the Nexus archive.
- Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya draws criticism
The Trump administration’s Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya faces criticism from public health experts, who argue it may deter American volunteers from participating in outbreak response efforts. Local protests and legal challenges have also emerged, with a Kenyan court suspending the project over constitutional concerns, though construction continues. The U.S. government cites proximity and logistical needs as reasons for the facility.
- STAT+: As Ebola outbreak in Central Africa grows, the U.S. turns itself into a fortress
The U.S. is no longer bringing Americans who contract Ebola back to the country for treatment, instead evacuating them to European facilities. This policy shift contrasts with the 2014 case of Craig Spencer, who was treated in the U.S. after contracting Ebola in Guinea. Current efforts by the CDC and State Department focus on identifying European tertiary care centers for such cases.