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Curious Minds: Ebola

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Inside the outbreak that exposed Ebola's human toll and global stakes.

Examine what Ebola is, how it spreads, and why caregivers and health workers face such grave risk. This series connects the outbreak's impact in West Africa to wider global health concerns, revealing how fragile systems and delayed responses can deepen a crisis. Sign up to watch a clear, urgent look at a disease that changed the world's understanding of health security.

Episode guide

8 episodes
1
1How Do You Contract Ebola?
J. Stephen Morrison, a global health expert, explains the various ways through which Ebola can be contracted.
1 min
2
2How Do You Stop Ebola?
J. Stephen Morrison, a global health expert, explains the preventive measures that can halt another Ebola spread.
1 min
3
3Is Ebola Changing U.S. Global Health Policy?
J. Stephen Morrison, a global health expert, evaluates the changes to United States health agenda based on the 2014 Ebola outbreak.
2 min
4
4Is Ebola Reshaping West Africa?
J. Stephen Morrison, a global health expert, discusses the effects of the 2014 Ebola crisis on West Africa.
3 min
5
5Lessons Learned From The 2014 Ebola Outbreak
J. Stephen Morrison, a global health expert, assesses the major lessons of the 2014 Ebola outbreak.
3 min
6
6The Stages Of Ebola
J. Stephen Morrison, a global health expert, discusses the symptoms of Ebola in humans.
1 min
7
7What Is Ebola?
J. Stephen Morrison, a global health expert, discusses the origins of the Ebola virus, tracing it back to 1976.
2 min
8
8Worst Case Scenario For The 2014 Ebola Outbreak
J. Stephen Morrison, a global health expert, reviews the predictions of the 2014 Ebola outbreak.
1 min
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