Satish K Pillai

Satish K Pillai is an official with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) who is involved in the United States' response to the ongoing Ebola virus epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. His involvement is highlighted by the CDC's announcement of proactive measures to protect US citizens, including new travel screening measures, following confirmation that an American contracted Ebola after exposure in the DRC. The CDC is also tapping into emergency funding to bolster the Ebola response efforts in these affected regions. Pillai's role underscores the US government's commitment to addressing the public health crisis and preventing further spread of the deadly virus.