The Congolese Doctor Who Discovered Ebola
b'Jean-Jacques Muyembe is a Congolese doctor heading up the response to the current Ebola outbreak in Congo. Back in 1976, he was the first doctor to collect a sample of the virus. But his crucial role in discovering Ebola is often overlooked. NPR\'s East Africa correspondent Eyder Peralta helps us correct the record. Follow Eyder on Twitter \\u2014 he\'s @eyderp and Maddie\'s @maddie_sofia. You can always reach the show by emailing shortwave@npr.org.
Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NPR Privacy Policy'