Ted Talk. (2015, October 26). The Next Outbreak We’re Not Ready – Bill Gates [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/bill_gates_the_next_disaster_we_re_not_ready/discussion?nolanguage=en.Bizarre+Discoveries+in+MinesBizarre#t-225073
Address each of the following questions. Organize your response in a numerical order as follows:
1.Bill Gates shares the next global catastrophe will be a highly infectious virus, not a war. What is he inferring?
2. The Ebola outbreak of 2015 is one example discussed. Over 10,000 died in the western countries of Africa but it did not spread globally. What stopped the spread of Ebola and what is the future threat Mr. Gates suggested? Specifically share the period of communicability and the R naught of Ebola.
3.The response system suggested incorporates the partnership of the medical community with our militia. What are the benefits of this proposal which may better equip us to address a future outbreak?
4.What is your opinion on investing in global health equity as a preventative measure against a future outbreak? How will investing in the developing world using our tax dollars in the developed country benefit us? Is this something that you believe will make a difference in population health?
5.Embed a picture or picture quote incorporating any topic of this discussion you are inspired to share. Provide a brief explanation as to why you selected this picture and the relevance from your perspective.
