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Ebola's Return: A Decade of Lessons Ignored?
29 Sep
Summary
- Journalist revisits survivors a decade after the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak.
- The 2014-2016 epidemic killed over 11,000 people globally.
- A new Ebola strain (Bundibugyo) has emerged in the DRC in 2026.
Ten years following the 2014-2016 Ebola epidemic that resulted in over 11,000 fatalities, journalist Tulip Mazumdar is reconnecting with individuals she encountered while reporting from the frontlines. The extensive outbreak served as a critical lesson in the world's insufficient preparation for rapidly evolving health crises and their potential to escalate uncontrollably.
In 2026, headlines report the return of Ebola with the Bundibugyo strain spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This resurgence prompts critical questions: What advancements in science communication, pandemic preparedness, and understanding of grief have been achieved in the past decade that can be applied to the current situation?
