Ebola Outbreak Challenges and Consequences

The video discusses the largest Ebola outbreak in history, with over 2,000 deaths. The outbreak spread rapidly due to delayed response, geographical challenges, and social factors like low literacy and mistrust of health professionals. Healthcare systems struggled with inadequate resources, leading to further spread. The epidemic highlights the need for stronger global health systems in an interconnected world.

What makes the current Ebola outbreak the largest in history?

• It has affected more countries than any previous outbreak.

• It has spread to continents outside Africa.

• It has resulted in more deaths than all previous outbreaks combined.

• It has lasted longer than any other outbreak.

What was one of the main reasons the Ebola outbreak spiraled out of control?

• The virus mutated to become more deadly.

• The response to the outbreak was too slow.

• The outbreak started in a densely populated city.

• There was a lack of international interest.

Why did the Ebola outbreak spread internationally?

• There was a lack of quarantine measures.

• The virus was airborne.

• People crossed borders for work and trade.

• It started in a major international airport.

What challenge did regions unfamiliar with Ebola face?

• High literacy rates made communication difficult.

• There was a lack of awareness about the disease.

• The regions had too many healthcare facilities.

• The regions were too isolated to receive help.

What was a significant barrier to public health campaigns in affected regions?

• High levels of education.

• Mistrust of health professionals.

• Excessive government intervention.

• Overabundance of healthcare workers.

What was a major issue faced by healthcare systems during the outbreak?

• Too many hospital beds available.

• An excess of medical supplies.

• Overfunding of healthcare facilities.

• Healthcare workers refusing to work due to risk.

Why were some healthcare workers leaving their jobs during the outbreak?

• They were not trained to handle Ebola.

• They were offered better jobs elsewhere.

• They did not want to risk their own health.

• They were not being paid enough.

What was a consequence of the lack of hospital beds in Liberia?

• Patients were treated in their homes.

• Ebola spread back into the community.

• The outbreak was contained more quickly.

• Patients were sent to other countries.

What does the Ebola epidemic highlight about global health systems?

• They are overly reliant on technology.

• They need to be more robust and connected.

• They are too focused on non-communicable diseases.

• They are well-prepared for future outbreaks.

What is one reason the Ebola outbreak got out of control?

• The outbreak was limited to one country.

• There was too much international cooperation.

• Global health systems were not robust enough.

• The virus was not contagious.