Summary A widespread rise in cases of newborn microcephaly has now been confirmed to be linked to the mosquito-borne Zika virus. Worse yet, doctors and officials now convene that the health risks and extent of the epidemic are likely more serious than what was initially thought. In this immersive visit to the epidemic's center in Recife, visiting the city's hospitals to meet with mothers, parents and doctors to have a more in-depth look at the health crisis and learn what are the real risks associated to the Zika virus, what are the actual numbers, and how are parents of affected newborns dealing with this challenge? In learning more about the dangers of Zika, the viewer is confronted to the grim truth that not all are born equal when faced with this threat. View more details
Genres : Documentary Short News
Release date : Dec 24, 2017
Countries of origin : United States Brazil
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Summary A widespread rise in cases of newborn microcephaly has now been confirmed to be linked to the mosquito-borne Zika virus. Worse yet, doctors and officials now convene that the health risks and extent of the epidemic are likely more serious than what was initially thought. In this immersive visit to the epidemic's center in Recife, visiting the city's hospitals to meet with mothers, parents and doctors to have a more in-depth look at the health crisis and learn what are the real risks associated to the Zika virus, what are the actual numbers, and how are parents of affected newborns dealing with this challenge? In learning more about the dangers of Zika, the viewer is confronted to the grim truth that not all are born equal when faced with this threat. View more details
Genres : Documentary Short News
Release date : Dec 24, 2017
Countries of origin : United States Brazil
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
