The recent hantavirus outbreak, which killed three people and sickened close to a dozen more, is largely under control, with many passengers now quarantining back in their home countries. But the response, led by a World Health Organization significantly weakened by funding cuts, exposed the obstacles that come with a decentralized approach to global health. It’s a challenge that will play out next in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where an outbreak of Ebola has been labeled an international health emergency.

Guests:

Dr. Peter Chin-Hong M.D., infectious disease specialist, UCSF Medical Center

Josh Michaud, associate director for Global Health Policy, Kaiser Family Foundation

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