Special hospital unit to isolate ebola cases

The video provides an inside look at the isolation unit at London's Royal Free Hospital, designed for treating viral hemorrhagic fevers like Ebola. It highlights the unit's preparedness since 2006 and contrasts the healthcare environment in Britain with that of West Africa, emphasizing the challenges faced there. The unit is unique in Europe, offering a self-contained environment for patients, ensuring no direct contact with staff. The video underscores the differences in facilities and the impact of poverty on the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

What is the primary purpose of the isolation unit at London's Royal Free Hospital?

• To treat all types of viral infections

• To provide general healthcare services

• To treat viral hemorrhagic fevers like Ebola

• To conduct research on new viruses

Why is it unlikely for the Ebola virus to spread in the UK as it does in West Africa?

• The UK has a larger population

• The UK has better healthcare infrastructure

• The UK has a different climate

• The UK is geographically isolated

How does the isolation unit ensure that there is no direct contact between patients and medical staff?

• By using robotic nurses

• By having patients wear protective suits

• By sealing patients in a self-contained tent

• By using telemedicine

What is a significant challenge faced by healthcare workers in West Africa during the Ebola outbreak?

• Limited access to clean water

• Shortage of vaccines

• Inadequate isolation facilities

• Lack of trained medical staff

What is the underlying cause of Ebola being described as a 'disease of poverty'?

• It primarily affects wealthy nations

• It spreads through contaminated food

• It thrives in areas with poor healthcare infrastructure

• It is transmitted by mosquitoes