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The Ebola crisis exposed deeper failures of Western intervention in Africa, where decades of colonial legacies left local communities vulnerable. Western responses often arrived late, prioritized foreign expertise over African medical knowledge, and used humanitarian crises to expand geopolitical influence. While vaccines and aid can help, sustainable solutions require strengthening local healthcare systems rather than relying on external powers.