KILL OR CURE - The Deadly Sleep

The video discusses sleeping sickness, a deadly disease prevalent in Africa, particularly in the Congo. It explores the disease's symptoms, transmission via the tsetse fly, and the challenges in controlling it. Historical and current efforts to combat the disease, including mobile teams and drug treatments like Melarsoprol and Eflornithine, are highlighted. The video also addresses the need for new drugs and the importance of continuous surveillance to prevent future epidemics.

Discuss the impact of colonial history on the current state of sleeping sickness treatment in Africa.

What advancements are being made in the search for new treatments for sleeping sickness?

How does the lack of funding affect the treatment of sleeping sickness?

What role does community awareness play in the prevention of sleeping sickness?