Should we be concerned about Ebola?
Should we be concerned about Ebola?  
Podcast: The Naked Scientists Podcast
Published On: Tue Jun 02 2026
Description: In this episode, we explore the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda - including the origins of Ebola and how it is transmitted; how an outbreak is modelled; how we treat and manage Ebola with drugs and vaccines; and what happens if international medical teams become infected. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists