COVID-19 Efforts Disrupt Progress In Fighting Other Diseases

The video discusses the significant impact of COVID-19 on global health services, leading to over a million extra deaths from other illnesses due to paused testing, treatment, and vaccine development. The International AIDS Society reports delays in responding to diseases like HIV and tuberculosis, with similar concerns for malaria. Health experts warn of lasting implications, and scientists are looking to the 2014 Ebola epidemic in West Africa for strategies to mitigate the anticipated damage from COVID-19 disruptions.

What are the potential consequences of the surge in malaria as reported by health experts?

In what ways might the Ebola epidemic in West Africa provide insights for mitigating damage from COVID-19 disruptions?