Topic: Lassa Fever

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Bong Rip
Episode 1016 2:36:39 - 2:44:07

1016: Bong Rip

Ebola Funds Corruption, Lassa Fever Outbreak

Millions of dollars intended to fight the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone remain unaccounted for due to widespread corruption. Meanwhile, a Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria has killed over 110 people since January. The hosts also report that the CDC is requesting $400 million for a new high-security lab in Atlanta, claiming their 13-year-old facility is already deteriorating.