Global Aid Group Says It Is Facing Vaccination Roadblocks in Congo

The transcript discusses the challenges of vaccinating against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo amid an ongoing outbreak. Doctors Without Borders calls for an independent committee to improve transparency and access to vaccines. As of September 19th, there are over 3100 Ebola cases and 2100 deaths, with a low survival rate. The organization criticizes WHO's tight controls on vaccine supply and eligibility, which have hindered vaccination efforts. Only 225,000 people have been vaccinated, far below the needed 600,000. WHO plans to continue providing vaccines to high-risk individuals.

What organization called for the creation of an independent international coordination committee to improve the Ebola vaccination program?

• Red Cross

• World Health Organization

• United Nations

• Doctors Without Borders

As of September 19th, how many Ebola cases were reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

• 3100 cases

• 4100 cases

• 2100 cases

• 5100 cases

What is the estimated number of people who should have been vaccinated given the number of Ebola cases?

• 225,000 people

• 400,000 people

• 600,000 people

• 800,000 people

What metaphor did Doctor Natalie Roberts use to describe the vaccination situation?

• A pilot without a plane

• A teacher without a classroom

• A firefighter with a bucket of water

• A doctor without medicine

Who does the WHO aim to continue providing the Ebola vaccine to?

• All citizens of the Congo

• Only children under 5

• People at high risk of infection

• Tourists visiting the region