The Ebola Fight: What's Not Being Done

The video discusses the Ebola crisis in West Africa, highlighting the catastrophic impact and projections for Liberia and Sierra Leone. It covers the response efforts, including international involvement and challenges in scaling up. The science behind Ebola and the potential for vaccine development are also explored, emphasizing the urgency and complexity of the situation.

What percentage of the population in Liberia and Sierra Leone was predicted to be affected by Ebola in the worst-case scenario?

• 20%

• 13%

• 25%

• 5%

Which organization was primarily responsible for setting up clinics in the affected countries before international aid increased?

• World Health Organization

• Doctors Without Borders

• UNICEF

• Red Cross

How many military responders did the United States commit to the Ebola crisis?

• 4,000

• 3,000

• 2,000

• 1,000

What is a significant challenge in responding to the Ebola outbreak according to the transcript?

• Lack of international interest

• Insufficient medical research

• Slow mobilization of resources

• Political disagreements

What is a key characteristic of the Ebola virus that makes it particularly dangerous?

• It causes rapid weight loss

• It is easily transmitted through the air

• It primarily affects the respiratory system

• It leads to internal and external hemorrhaging