Best Way To Fight Ebola: End African Corruption

The video discusses Rwanda's success in building a robust health system post-genocide, contrasting it with the challenges faced by West African countries due to corruption and lack of investment. An anecdote highlights the impact of corruption on infrastructure development in Africa. Rwanda's zero-tolerance policy on corruption, led by President Paul Kagame, has enabled investments in health, preventing diseases like Ebola. The video emphasizes the need for global health systems to ensure security, noting that while the U.S. is currently safe from Ebola, future diseases could pose risks if health systems in poorer regions are not strengthened.

What are the consequences of corruption in Africa as described in the text?

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for building health systems in poor countries?