How to Explain Ebola to a 5-Year-Old

Ebola, a deadly and rare disease caused by an infection of the Ebola virus, can be a difficult concept to describe to those unfamiliar with it, especially five-year-old children. UNICEF released a video on its official YouTube channel November 5 which breaks down the complexities of the disease into digestible nuggets easy enough for a child to understand.

The video features two adults explaining the disease to three adorable children: They cover how the virus spreads, the impact of Ebola fears on African communities, and how to treat patients suffering from the disease. Credit: UNICEF