At 77, Jean-Jacques Muyembe is thinking about his legacy. He was the first doctor to collect an Ebola sample — but his work is often diminished to footnotes in the history books. That's begun to change. NPRShortWave
Dr. Jean-Jacques Muyembe first encountered Ebola in 1976, before it had been identified. Since then, from his post at the Congo National Institute for Biomedical Research, he has led the global search for a cure.Samantha Reinders/Samantha Reinders for NPR
Dr. Jean-Jacques Muyembe first encountered Ebola in 1976, before it had been identified. Since then, from his post at the Congo National Institute for Biomedical Research, he has led the global search for a cure.Encore episode. Jean-Jacques Muyembe is a Congolese doctor who headed up the response to the recent 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.
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