Several prominent infectious disease physicians have written an open letter to Congress raising concerns about the Trump administration's plan to send Americans with potential Ebola exposure to a facility in Kenya instead of bringing them to the United States.

The letter comes as the administration has not publicly committed to following long-established procedures for bringing Americans home for monitoring and treatment when they face potential Ebola exposure. These procedures have been used in previous cases to manage Americans who may have been exposed to the virus.

The concerns arise amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the World Health Organization reports 344 confirmed cases. WHO officials say the response efforts are beginning to catch up with the outbreak's spread.

The debate over where to treat potentially exposed Americans highlights broader questions about U.S. public health preparedness and international disease response capabilities. Medical professionals have previously advocated for treating exposed Americans in specialized facilities within the United States, citing established protocols and medical infrastructure.

The physicians' letter to Congress represents the latest development in ongoing discussions about how to handle Americans who may be exposed to Ebola while working in affected regions, particularly those involved in humanitarian and medical assistance efforts in Central Africa.