Partners In Health Co-Founder Dr. Paul Farmer on Fighting Ebola in Africa since 2014

The transcript discusses the Ebola outbreak in Africa, highlighting the flawed logic of focusing solely on disease control without care. It recounts the serendipitous involvement of Partners in Health in Sierra Leone during the epidemic and their efforts to provide care and reopen health facilities. The narrative emphasizes the importance of integrating care with disease control to prevent the spread of diseases like Ebola.

Why is focusing only on disease control without care considered flawed?

• It is too expensive.

• It is only applicable to Ebola.

• It leads to people avoiding treatment.

• It is a new approach.

What was the initial reason for the speaker's visit to Sierra Leone?

• To conduct a study on Ebola.

• To attend a meeting on surgical care.

• To train local healthcare workers.

• To provide medical supplies.

What was the main challenge faced by Partners in Health when responding to the Ebola outbreak?

• Lack of funding.

• Resistance from local governments.

• Convincing the board to get involved.

• Shortage of medical equipment.

How did the governments of the affected countries view Partners in Health?

• As a temporary solution.

• As a competitor to local health services.

• As an organization with a strong reputation due to its work in Rwanda.

• As a new organization.

What is a significant factor in the spread of Ebola according to the speaker?

• Contaminated water sources.

• Caregivers within families.

• International travel.

• Medical conferences.