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Ebola: Everything you need to know about the outbreak | The Global Story
5/22/2026
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25 mins
Topics
Ebola Outbreak and Global Health Concerns
Starts at 0:00
Public Health Emergency of International Concern
Starts at 1:46
Nature and Symptoms of Ebola Virus Disease
Starts at 2:40
Transmission and Spillover Events
Starts at 4:18
Fatality Rates and Supportive Care
Starts at 6:39
Current Strain of Ebola: Bundy Bujo
Starts at 8:38
Challenges in Outbreak Detection
Starts at 10:08
Timeline of the Current Ebola Outbreak
Starts at 11:03
Impact of Ongoing Conflict on the Outbreak Response
Starts at 15:09
U.S. Cuts to Health Funding and Their Impact
Starts at 17:21
U.S. Response to Ebola Outbreak
Starts at 20:02
Geographic Spread of Ebola
Starts at 21:26
Ebola vs. COVID-19 Transmission Risks
Starts at 23:34