Ebola: What IS Terrifying

The video discusses the eradication of smallpox and the ongoing threat of infectious diseases like Ebola. It highlights the current Ebola outbreak, emphasizing the importance of global health cooperation and the impact of globalization on disease spread. The video also addresses the economic and healthcare challenges posed by Ebola, particularly in West Africa, and outlines the World Health Organization's plan to contain the outbreak. The importance of international collaboration and robust healthcare infrastructure is stressed as essential for managing global health crises.

What significant achievement in the fight against infectious diseases is highlighted in the introduction?

• The development of vaccines

• The invention of the microscope

• The discovery of antibiotics

• The eradication of smallpox

Which country was declared Ebola-free by the World Health Organization during the outbreak?

• Sierra Leone

• Liberia

• Guinea

• Nigeria

What is one reason the Ebola outbreak in the US was not as terrifying as in West Africa?

• More advanced medical technology

• Stricter travel bans

• Fewer cases reported

• Higher survival rate due to better supportive care

According to the video, what is a non-Ebola effect of the outbreak in West Africa?

• Higher literacy rates

• Improved agricultural output

• Collapse of public healthcare systems

• Increased tourism

What is the goal of the World Health Organization's 707060 plan?

• To vaccinate 70% of the population

• To provide 70% of funding for Ebola research

• To isolate 70% of Ebola patients and ensure 70% of burials are safe

• To reduce Ebola cases by 70%