Episode 661 • • 26:56 - 30:03
661: Speciesism
Ebola Infection Statistics, Healthcare System Innovation Challenges
Following the infection of nurse Nina Pham, officials emphasized the need for strict adherence to medical protocols. Analysis suggests that private sector innovation for Ebola treatments like ZMapp was delayed because the disease was previously not seen as a profitable market. The United States healthcare system is described as highly variable, consisting of over 3,500 local health authorities with differing levels of readiness.