Fact check: Can Zinc help protect against Ebola? | DW News

DW News addresses two prominent pieces of health misinformation circulating on social media: the false claim that Ebola is a hoax or non-existent, and the unfounded assertion that zinc supplements can treat or cure Ebola, Covid-19, and other serious viruses. Through expert commentary from a virologist, the video confirms the scientific consensus that Ebola is a real, dangerous, and well-documented disease. It clarifies that while good nutrition can support patient care, no supplement can serve as a cure, and emphasizes the critical importance of relying on verified sources to combat the spread of dangerous disinformation.