Beyond Ebola: The hidden menace in DR Congo | DW News

More than 900 cases. Hundreds dead. No approved vaccine.
As Ebola spreads in eastern DR Congo, the WHO warns the outbreak is outpacing containment efforts. But the real danger may lie beyond the virus itself.
We speak to global health expert Annie Sparrow on why conflict, mistrust, and collapsing systems could fuel the next global pandemic.

Chapters:
00:00 Ebola outbreak escalating in DR Congo
00:53 Annie Sparrow, Physician & global health expert
01:37 WHO warning: response falling behind
03:10 No vaccine and rising death toll
04:40 Conflict, insecurity and mistrust
06:10 Why the next pandemic may start in a war zone
07:40 Why conflict zones can trigger global crises
09:10 Are we prepared for the next pandemic?

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