Spillover - Zika, Ebola & Beyond

Explore the rise of spillover viruses like Zika, Ebola, and Nipah in this 24-minute Q&A session featuring filmmakers James Barrat and Aileen O'Hearn. Investigate the factors behind the increase in diseases that jump from animals to humans and learn about potential strategies to combat these dangerous pathogens. Discover how human behaviors contribute to disease spread and the scientific efforts to anticipate and prevent global epidemics. Gain insights into topics such as bush meat consumption, virus reappropriation, brain damage caused by these diseases, and the role of vaccines in prevention. Delve into the most surprising aspects of spillover viruses and their impact on public health.