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“Ebola haunted Zaire because of corruption and political repression. The virus had no secret powers, nor was it unusually contagious. For centuries Ebola had lurked in the jungles of central Africa. Its emergence into human populations required the special assistance of humanity's greatest vices : greed, corruption, arrogance, tyranny, and callousness.”

Quote by Laurie Garrett

Book:Betrayal of Trust: The Collapse of Global Public Health

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Betrayal of Trust: The Collapse of Global Public Health

This book delves into the complexities and failures of international public health efforts, exploring the factors that contributed to the collapse of these systems. more

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Laurie Garrett is a distinguished American journalist and author, born in 1951. She has made significant contributions to the field of public health reporting, focusing on the intersection of science, politics, and disease. Garrett has covered major health crises, including the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the SARS outbreak, and has been recognized for her insightful and in-depth reporting. more

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