Which organization designated hospitals as Ebola Treatment Centers during the Ebola outbreak?

• A. CDC
• B. WHO
• C. UNICEF
• D. FDA

Answer: (A)

In outbreak response, a national public health agency sets and designates specialized treatment centers to ensure consistent infection control, trained staff, and proper isolation and waste handling. During the Ebola outbreak in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention led the process of designating hospitals as Ebola Treatment Centers, coordinating with state and local health departments and hospitals to meet criteria such as appropriate isolation facilities, trained personnel, and strict PPE and infection-control protocols. World Health Organization coordinates global guidance but does not designate U.S. treatment centers; UNICEF focuses on children in emergencies; FDA regulates drugs and devices rather than facility designations.