South Africa's Xylomed Pharmaceuticals News Conference on Ebola Medication
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“SOUTH AFRICA'S XYLOMED PHARMACEUTICALS NEWS CONFERENCE ON EBOLA MEDICATION”
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Topic poll · all networksHow many years passed between the first Ebola outbreak and the first approved vaccine?
- 12 years
- 27 years
- 43 years
- 61 years
Guess, then reveal the answer
43 years
Only 2 Ebola treatments have ever received FDA approval!
Both Inmazeb and Ebanga were approved in 2020, marking a breakthrough after decades of no approved Ebola therapies. Learn more at CDC.gov
Topic poll · all networksShould Ebola medications be globally distributed before full regulatory approval?
Only one FDA-approved Ebola drug existed before 2021!
Ebola has a fatality rate up to 90% in some outbreaks. New treatments are rare breakthroughs. Learn more at CDC.gov
South Africa produces roughly 42% of all medicines made in Africa!
Despite this manufacturing strength, Africa has historically relied on Western labs for outbreak drugs like Ebola treatments. The 2014-16 West Africa Ebola crisis — the largest ever — killed over 11,000 people and accelerated calls for African-led pharmaceutical R&D.
Topic poll · all networksWithout treatment, what % of Ebola patients typically die?
- Around 25%
- Around 50%
- Up to 90%
- Nearly 100%
Guess, then reveal the answer
Up to 90%
