Sid & Friends In The Morning

Dr. Marc Siegel | 05-25-26

Published: May 25, 2026

Duration: 12:10

Dr. Marc Siegel comes on to talk about current global health threats, primarily focusing on a modern Ebola outbreak in the Congo. The conversation highlights how war-torn regions and a lack of healthcare infrastructure accelerate the spread of disease, especially when local distrust leads to the abandonment of medical facilities. Dr. Siegel addresses the erosion of public trust in health institutions following the COVID-19 pandemic, criticizing past authoritarian messaging and outdated containment strategies while expressing hope for new mRNA vaccine technology to combat different Ebola strains.

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