MedCity News July 29, 2024
The enduring legacy of the Ebola crisis serves as a poignant reminder of our shared responsibility in safeguarding public health and preventing future pandemics.
Ten years ago, the world was faced with a daunting public health threat: Ebola. This epidemic largely affected West Africa and tragically led to the deaths of 11,000 people. On the other side of the globe, the fear of the deadly virus spreading to the United States gripped the American public. But many forget that amid this anxiety, there was a rapid and multifaceted response underway that curtailed the spread of Ebola. The outbreak did uncover critical cracks in the global health system, but in the end, the containment of Ebola was a public health triumph,...