The United States administration is urging European nations to tighten travel restrictions for individuals arriving from Ebola-affected regions in Africa.
Failure to implement these measures could prompt increased American regulations on transatlantic travel, potentially impacting the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday to address these coordination efforts.
The State Department emphasized that its highest priority remains protecting public health and preventing the outbreak from reaching American shores.
An anonymous U.S. official stated that while Washington has confronted the crisis, the global community must now step up.
The administration expects European action to include financial contributions and practical restrictions on travelers coming from the affected African zones.
The World Cup opens this Thursday in Mexico, with the United States scheduled to host the majority of the matches.
The U.S. has already banned travelers who visited affected countries within the past three weeks, establishing strict quarantine protocols.
While direct flights between Africa and America are minimal, more than 300 direct daily flights connect Europe and the United States.
Washington claims it has contributed over $200 million to fight the outbreak in Congo and Uganda since last month.
The European Union recently increased its response funding by 19 million dollars, adding to its previous multi-million dollar contributions.
Domestic critics have challenged Rubio over recent structural changes to international aid agencies and their impact on this health response.