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Stay Tuned with Preet
Cancer, GLP-1s, and Vaccine Hesitancy (with Atul Gawande)

Stay Tuned with Preet

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 71:43


Atul Gawande is a surgeon, a best-selling author, and a longtime contributor to The New Yorker. He also served as the Assistant Administrator for Global Health at USAID under President Biden. He joins Preet to discuss new medical breakthroughs from cancer to GLP-1s, and the crisis of faith in our healthcare establishment.  Then, Preet answers listener questions about whether Trump's DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund is really dead. He also shares his thoughts on President Trump's acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte and Hunter Biden's newly revived X account. In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and Gawande discuss affordability and the original sin of our healthcare system.  Join the Insider community for access to bonus content from Stay Tuned and weekly episodes of the Insider podcast hosted by Preet and Joyce Vance. Head to cafe.com/insider to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work. Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website.  You can now watch this episode! Head to CAFE's Youtube channel and subscribe. Shop Stay Tuned merch and featured books by our guests in our Amazon storefront. Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s All About Health & Fitness
#337.Vaccines and Pandemic Preparedness with Amesh Adalja MD

It’s All About Health & Fitness

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 73:34


Episode#337-Taped April 29, 2026 We talk about vaccines, pandemic preparedness and emerging infectious diseases. Vaccines remain one of the most powerful public health tools that we have. A 2024 Lancet study estimated that global immunization efforts saved 154 million lives over the past 50 years- that's about 6 lives every minute. Joining us is Dr. Amesh Adalja MD, a board-certified infectious diseases, critical care, emergency medicine, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. He is also an affiliate of the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health. Dr. Adalja will discuss with us evidence-based insights on vaccines and their importance in our lives and health and well-being. Are we pandemic prepared? And what can we do as individuals to protect ourselves and have long-term health protection. To get in touch with Amesh Adalja MD and learn all about him and his work, go to www.ameshadalja.com Check out Dr. Amesh Adalja www.ameshadalja.com It's All About Health & Fitness-Vicki Doe Fitness podcast Ranked on the Top 25 Midwest Fitness Podcasts to Listen to… with additional national recognition on the Top 100 US fitness podcast. Rate This Podcast Give us a 5-star review.  We appreciate you! Take this quick audience survey. Thank you! FREE Metabolic Makeover Masterclass Webinar Replay! Learn how to reset your metabolism, boost energy, and support sustainable weight loss using simple, science-backed strategies. Enroll in the Vicki Doe Fitness Academy to get instant access to the replay and begin your healthy living journey today. Vicki Doe Fitness-STORE Discover the Vicki Doe Fitness-STORE—your destination for stylish apparel, fitness gear, and wellness essentials like yoga mats, water bottles, candles, and premium supplements. Shop now and elevate your health journey! Resources *Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning Vicki Doe Fitness receives a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use the link to make a purchase. Thank you for your support! Herbs and spices are the keys to delicious, flavorful, and sophisticated meals! FREE DOWNLOAD- Herbs and Spices Cheatsheet Let's get ECO-friendly.  Try ECOLunchbox.com ECOlunchbox specializes in stainless steel bento boxes, artisan fair trade lunch bags, napkins, snack sacks, and other eco-friendly lunchware. They are a certified green business.  ECOlunchbox is a consumer products company started by an eco mom in the San Francisco Bay Area. ECOLunchbox.com Go to our Resources page-   For the most recommended tools, you need to succeed on your healthy living journey!! Listen and share our podcast show- “It's All About Health & Fitness-” Vicki Doe Fitness Subscribe to Apple Podcast Subscribe on Stitcher Or on any of the platforms that you listen to your podcast! Watch & Subscribe on YouTube! Catch our latest health & wellness videos on YouTube at Vicki Haywood Doe – Vicki Doe Fitness YouTube-Vicki Haywood Doe-Vicki Doe Fitness Join us to receive a health wellness message!

Maintenant, vous savez
Quels sont les bienfaits d'une routine matinale ?

Maintenant, vous savez

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 4:47


Maintenant Vous Savez, c'est aussi ⁠Maintenant Vous Savez - Santé⁠ et ⁠Maintenant Vous Savez - Culture⁠. La routine n'a pas bonne réputation. Dans un monde où tout va toujours plus vite, la routine est devenue l'ennemi numéro 1 de l'épanouissement personnel. Pourtant, nos petites habitudes sont fondamentales pour notre santé à la fois physique et mentale. Et particulièrement celles du matin car elles influencent fortement le reste de la journée.  Une étude publiée dans le Journal of Global Health en 2020, fait la distinction entre les routines primaires comme penser, dormir ou manger et les routines secondaires comme travailler, étudier ou faire de l'exercice. Selon les auteurs de l'étude, la perturbation des routines primaires peut être très mauvaise pour la santé. Ne pas se réveiller à la même heure, ne pas s'endormir à la même heure ou encore ne pas manger à la même heure perturbe gravement le fonctionnement de notre corps. Pourquoi le matin c'est particulièrement important la routine ? Et quel est l'effet d'une routine sur la santé mentale ? Mais alors quelle est la bonne routine à appliquer le matin ? Écoutez la suite de cet épisode de "Maintenant Vous Savez - Santé". Un podcast Bababam Originals, écrit et réalisé par Emilie Drugeon. Première diffusion : mars 2022 À écouter aussi : ⁠⁠Poils incarnés sur le pubis : que faire ?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Peut-on manger du fromage tous les jours ?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Comment savoir si on écoute la musique trop fort ?⁠⁠ Retrouvez tous les épisodes de ⁠⁠⁠"Maintenant vous savez - Culture"⁠⁠⁠. Suivez Bababam sur ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Science Friday
A virus hunter in Nigeria has thoughts on the Ebola outbreak

Science Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 20:12


The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring Uganda is caused by the Bundibugyo virus. There's no specific treatment or vaccine for this strain, unlike the more common Zaire strain that caused the 2014 outbreak.  Molecular biologist Christian Happi has dedicated his career to improving genomic sequencing capabilities and virus monitoring across the continent of Africa. He joins Flora to discuss the challenges of the current outbreak and his vision for better disease surveillance.  Guest: Dr. Christian Happi is a distinguished professor at Redeemer's University and runs the Institute of Genomics and Global Health in Nigeria. Other episodes you may enjoy: Inside the Nebraska quarantine facility responding to hantavirus Can ‘Suggestion-Box Science' Make Public Health More Useful? Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-472-4374 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK
How the Ebola outbreak compares to past global health crises

AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 57:05 Transcription Available


Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – A limited Ebola outbreak raises fresh questions about public health transparency, government accountability, and institutional trust. Economic pressure weighs on families facing high costs, while human trafficking threatens vulnerable communities. Leaders must tell the truth, protect citizens, confront exploitation, and defend faith, family, country, and the most vulnerable neighbors today...

Well, Well, Well
From Jurassic Park to Global Health with new Thorne Harbour Health CEO Chad Hughes

Well, Well, Well

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 54:00


Jack and Cal are joined by new Thorne Harbour Health CEO Chad Hughes, and discuss the critical challenge of delivering equitable health services to our diverse communities in regional Victoria and South Australia. Chad dives into the organisation’s strategy of embedding practitioners with lived experience into mainstream rural clinics to ensure privacy and reduce stigma for those not ready to come out locally. We also explore the unique dynamics of regional pride events and the importance of empowering local experiences over a one size fits all approach. Given the growing crisis of misinformation in the age of AI, Thorne Harbour’s forty-year legacy of trust is more vital than ever, especially as the organisation expands its national reach through innovative digital platforms. Chapters 00:00 – Intro 01:56 – Chad’s origin story involving genetics, a trip to Uganda in the late 90s, and the pivotal moment that drove him toward public health 06:14 – Setting up harm reduction programs over four years living in a remote Nepalese village, learning the language, and overcoming his needle phobia 11:39 – Leadership philosophy, focusing on mentoring others, the satisfaction of population-level impact versus individual care, and his framework for making tough decisions under pressure 14:45 – Living in Daylesford, the unique nature of regional queer communities compared to the city, and the specific challenges of delivering health services to isolated trans and gender-diverse youth 20:00 – The importance of supporting local autonomy in events like Bendigo Pride 24:46 – Thorne Harbour’s 40-year history of adapting to diverse community requirements 28:47 – Misinformation and AI-generated content, highlighting why Thorne Harbour’s reputation for trusted health information is more valuable than ever 33:32 –  The current political climate, funding challenges in Victoria, the importance of a unified sector, and the significance of having a community member as the new Minister for Health 38:13 – Chad’s hobby of birding, his spark bird, and how observing nature serves as a mindfulness practice 48:14 – Parallels between the patience required for birding and the calm, observant leadership style needed to manage staff dealing with vicarious trauma and complex community crises 49:42 – Ensuring services are truly community-led, responsive to emerging threats like Mpox, and accessible to everyone regardless of location or identity Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing at joy.org.au/wellwellwell. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at wellwellwell@joy.org.au Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria and South Australia at thorneharbour.org and samesh.org.au

The Healthy Project Podcast
The Stories We Tell: Race, Media, and the Truth About Health Inequality

The Healthy Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 46:18


We've been told that if we just show people the data on racial health disparities, change will follow. It hasn't. In this episode, Corey sits down with Dr. Sarah Gollust (University of Minnesota) and Dr. Neil Lewis Jr. (Cornell University), researchers with the Collaborative on Media and Messaging for Health and Social Policy (CommHSP), to unpack why the numbers alone never move people — and what does. They dig into the fear of "backlash," why context changes everything, and the surprising finding that the communities most affected by inequity are often the most ready to act, yet are routinely left out of the research about them.Show NotesWhy does telling people the facts about health disparities so often fail to create change? Dr. Sarah Gollust and Dr. Neil Lewis Jr. have spent two decades studying exactly that question — how media and messaging shape what the public believes about health, race, and who deserves care. In this conversation, they make the case that data without context can backfire, while stories grounded in lived experience can mobilize people across racial and political lines.In this episode:Why "just show them the data" is an incomplete strategy — and what people actually need to understand the why behind health outcomesThe moment a governor called COVID "the great equalizer," and why it crystallized the urgency of getting health communication rightThe study that found 94% of racial-equity messaging research relied on majority-white or all-white samples — and what that bias erased"Beyond fear of backlash": why explaining the causes of disparities removes defensiveness instead of triggering itHow America's individualistic culture pushes people toward blaming individuals ("just eat healthier," "just exercise") instead of seeing systemsWhy people of color, often excluded from the research, turn out to be the most willing to mobilize for changeThe power of narrative transportation — and why Neil opens academic papers with a quote from Dr. King's The Other AmericaHow the collapse of local health journalism makes community-grounded stories harder to tell, and why independent platforms matter more than everKey takeaway: Don't go quiet because the conversation is hard. You're likely in the majority — and the right words, with real context, can bring people in rather than push them away.Connect with our guests:CommHSP: https://commhsp.org/Follow the collaborative on LinkedIn for new research and accessible summariesConnect with The Healthy Project:Subscribe to the Live, Work, Play, Pray Substack for more on population health, advocacy, and community wellnessThis episode touches on heavy topics, including structural racism and health inequity. Take care of yourself as you listen.A Word From Our SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Goodfeed.Good conversations like this one deserve a place to live and grow — and that's exactly what Goodfeed is built for. If you're a creator, advocate, or community builder who's tired of fighting the algorithm just to reach the people who actually want to hear from you, Goodfeed gives you a better way to share your voice and connect with your community on your own terms. No gatekeepers. No noise. Just your work, reaching the people who care about it.Check it out at https://www.goodfeed.co/ and start building your feed today. ★ Support this podcast ★

ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society
When Patient Records, Powerlines, and Prompts All Lead to the Same Risk | A Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast Conversation with Gil Bashe, Chair, Global Health and Purpose of FINN Partners

ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 31:44


⬥EPISODE NOTES⬥ The healthcare system is, by some measures, the most targeted sector in cybersecurity. Patient records get lifted, hospitals get held for ransom, and the supposed protections often look more like antiquated friction than modern defense. Gil Bashe, Chair of Global Health and Purpose at FINN Partners, joins Sean Martin to explore why the systems meant to protect people's most sensitive information are, in many cases, the same systems holding back better care. A former combat medic, agency CEO, private equity operator, and now author of Healing the Sick Care System: Why People Matter, Gil Bashe brings a rare composite view of how information, technology, and human judgment collide in healthcare. The conversation moves quickly from ransomware and HIPAA-covered entities into the harder questions about AI. With an estimated 80 percent of doctors already using OpenAI tools to assist with diagnosis or treatment patterns, the line between "in the zone" and "precision" information has become a clinical safety issue. Gil Bashe reframes hallucinations as what they really are in his world: wrong facts. And wrong facts, fed back into a system that increasingly trusts the output, create a feedback loop that no one is accountable for. The machine doesn't sleep, doesn't worry, doesn't carry responsibility. The humans on either side of it do. That accountability gap is where the cybersecurity audience comes in. Gil Bashe draws a direct parallel between great coders and great clinicians: both work inside-out and outside-in, interviewing the people who use the system and the people the system serves. He argues that the cybersecurity professional protecting an EMT's routing system, a hospital's power grid, or an MRI data pipeline is saving lives on the same continuum as the paramedic. The skillset is different. The stakes are not. Sean Martin and Gil Bashe also press on the leadership question raised by AI. If clinicians are freed up by 15 percent of their day, what does the system ask them to do with that time? See two more patients on the conveyor belt of sick care, or actually treat the underlying cause of disease? With 18.7 percent of U.S. GDP going to healthcare and 35 percent of that consumed by administration, the answer is not technical. It is a leadership decision about what the technology is for. This conversation asks cybersecurity practitioners, CISOs, and technology leaders to widen the frame. Protecting data is the floor. Protecting the human relationships, the clinical judgment, and the dignity of the patient on the other end of the system is the work. ⬥GUEST⬥ Gil Bashe, Chair, Global Health and Purpose at FINN Partners | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilbashe/ ⬥HOST⬥ Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine, Studio C60, and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast & Music Evolves Podcast | Website: https://www.seanmartin.com/ ⬥RESOURCES⬥ Healing the Sick Care System: Why People Matter (book by Gil Bashe) | https://www.finnpartners.com/news-insights/healing-the-sick-care-system-why-people-matter/ FINN Partners | https://www.finnpartners.com/ The Future of Cybersecurity Newsletter | https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7108625890296614912/ More Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast episodes | https://www.seanmartin.com/redefining-cybersecurity-podcast Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllS9aVGdiakVss9u7xgYDKYq ⬥ADDITIONAL INFORMATION⬥ Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast | https://www.seanmartin.com/redefining-cybersecurity-podcast Redefining CyberSecurity on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllS9aVGdiakVss9u7xgYDKYq The Future of Cybersecurity Newsletter | https://itspm.ag/future-of-cybersecurity Connect with Sean Martin | https://www.seanmartin.com/ ⬥KEYWORDS⬥ gil bashe, finn partners, sean martin, healthcare cybersecurity, hospital ransomware, ai in medicine, chatgpt clinical use, patient data protection, hipaa business associates, health information leadership, sick care system, non-communicable diseases, human leadership in ai, medical misinformation, prompt accountability, redefining cybersecurity, cybersecurity podcast, redefining cybersecurity podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

iCritical Care: All Audio
SCCMPod-570: The Global Impact of Sepsis

iCritical Care: All Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 21:36


Sepsis is a global health emergency, with nearly half of all septic patients being children. In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, Samantha Gambles Farr, MSN, NP-C, CCRN, RNFA, speaks with Niranjan Kissoon, MD, MBBS, FRCP(C), FACPE, MCCM, about his Thought Leader presentation at the 2026 Critical Care Congress, Making Sepsis the Next Success Story in Global Health. The panel also discusses how access and equity play a part in how sepsis is treated. From a global perspective, Dr. Kissoon emphasizes that the most important thing is advocacy and prevention from a governmental level by creating national action plans, making sure the healthcare system is resilient, and utilizing technology and innovation to create better ways of providing care; and from a societal level by educating patients and families about nutrition, hygiene, vaccinations, and seeking care early. Niranjan Kissoon, MD, MBBS, FRCP(C), FACPE, MCCM, is a professor in the Department of Pediatrics (Pediatrics and Surgery, Emergency Medicine) at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is the past president of the World Federation of Pediatric Critical and Intensive Care Societies and currently serves as president of the Global Sepsis Alliance. He is cochair of the pediatric Surviving Sepsis Campaign, vice president of the Canadian Sepsis Foundation, and chair of World Sepsis Day and the International Pediatric Sepsis Initiative. He also serves on the Sepsis Alliance USA and the African Sepsis Alliance advisory boards and is also a founding member of the Caribbean Sepsis Alliance.

Health Check
Seafarer welfare in the Strait of Hormuz

Health Check

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 26:26


Three months into the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, we find out about the 20,000 sailors trapped on board with dwindling resources and minimal health provision. We hear from Mohamed Arrachedi, Network Co-ordinator for the Arab World and Iran for the International Transport Workers' Federation, and Helen Sampson, Emeritus Professor in the School of Social Sciences at Cardiff University.News from the World Health Assembly where WHO member countries come together for form health policy for the year ahead. Global Health journalist Andrew Green reports.Lots of us love a video game, but for a few the games can start to take over their lives, and the impact of a gaming disorder can be very serious – especially for children. Our reporter Kate Ferguson reports from a specialist clinic in Western Australia to find out how they have been tackling the issue One in four surveyed doctors thought preservation was likely to work in the future, but how might we be preserved and why would we want to be? We unpack the reality of what's possible now and what might be next.Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Hannah Robins, Clare Salisbury, Researcher: Scarlett VictoriaThis programme was edited on 29/05/2026

Curious Worldview Podcast
Matt Friedman | Modern Slavery Is Getting Worse

Curious Worldview Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 61:07 Transcription Available


This podcast has returned to modern slavery three times now. Lisa Kristine showed us its face through her photography. Bruce Ladebu described what it actually takes to pull children out. And Matthew Friedman, in Episode 76, gave us the architecture: thirty-five years working across Nepal, Bangladesh, Thailand, the UN, and eventually the Mekong Club. That first episode opened with the story of an 11-year-old Nepalese girl in a Mumbai brothel who ran across the room, wrapped herself around Matt, and begged him to save her. He couldn't, that day. He came back with police and she was gone. This second conversation picks up in a deglobalising world. The USAID cuts have gutted sixty years of global anti-trafficking infrastructure. The $400 million available to address modern slavery has been halved. HIV clinics, maternal health programs, girls' education initiatives are all gone. And as Matt makes clear, the line from those cuts to a new trafficking victim is not abstract. It runs through hospitals, through debt, through desperation.This episode also goes somewhere I'm afraid I didn't communicate that well, the points of cultural judgement and critique. There's a story of a sixteen-year-old Bangladeshi girl, rescued after two weeks in a brothel, who was turned away at her own front door by a father who loved her because the shame she carried would make her siblings unmarriageable. That story sits at the centre of the hardest question in this conversation: when the cultural machinery enabling trafficking runs this deep, what can the outside world actually do about it? It's a delicate subject, I regret not treating it as such. $238 billion modern slavery generates annually flows through the same offshore plumbing this podcast has covered with Oliver Bullough and John Christensen. Matt explains how banks are already tracking it and how the Mekong Club is working with Interpol, crypto companies, and social media platforms to find it and cut it off.It's a pleasure to welcome Matt Friedman back to the podcast. ResourcesWalk Free Foundation's Global Slavery Index - https://www.globalslaveryindex.org/U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report - https://www.state.gov/trafficking-in-persons-report/Makon Club - Anti-Human Trafficking Organization - https://makonclub.org/USAID Human Trafficking Programs - https://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/gender-equality-and-womens-empowerment/human-traffickingInterpol Human Trafficking Unit - https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Operations/Operation-ScorpionChapters00:00 The Impact of Deglobalization on Modern Slavery02:50 Statistics and Resources in the Fight Against Modern Slavery05:54 Consequences of USAID Cuts on Global Health and Safety08:38 Understanding Human Trafficking and Legal Responses11:40 Cultural Attitudes and Enforcement Challenges14:12 The Role of Vulnerability in Exploitation17:23 Identifying the Most Egregious Examples of Modern Slavery20:02 Cultural Change and the Role of Awareness23:22 Internal vs. External Approaches to Addressing Modern Slavery33:12 The Impact of Fiction on Awareness36:24 Taking Responsibility: Individual Actions Against Human Trafficking38:27 Creating Compelling Content: The Role of Film in Activism40:47 Cultural Sensitivity in Addressing Trafficking43:28 The Urgency of Addressing Human Trafficking50:08 Financial Institutions and Their Role in Combatting Trafficking57:47 The Power of Business in Addressing Human Trafficking59:52 Finding Hope: The Starfish Parable

Today in Focus
Are we heading for another Ebola crisis?

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 23:43


Kay Lay and Prosper Heri Ngorora report on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The Carl Nelson Show
Mind, Health & Black Excellence: Doctah B, Dr. Bill Releford, and the Irritated Genie on Wellness, Business, and Global Health

The Carl Nelson Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 189:39 Transcription Available


Master Herbalist and Metaphysician, Doctah B, returns to our classroom on Wednesday morning with an unmissable program: ‘Mind Your Business and Business Your Mind’. Prepare to learn actionable strategies from Doctah B for running your life with the focus and success of a thriving business. Before Doctah B takes the mic, get ready to meet the remarkable Dr. Bill Releford—a nationally acclaimed podiatric physician renowned for his groundbreaking work in diabetic limb preservation. Dr. Releford's achievements go beyond medicine; he also owns a celebrated winery and vineyard, and operates the largest Black-owned farm in L.A. County. His story is one of innovation and inspiration. We’re also excited to welcome the dynamic researcher, the Irritated Genie, who will present a vital position paper on America's First Global Health Strategy—a must-hear for anyone passionate about our collective well-being. This is not just any broadcast. The Big Show brings together leaders who are transforming lives and championing progress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ONU News
Para mulheres da área da saúde, gênero deve ser centro de discussões e decisões

ONU News

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 2:05


Representantes do grupo lusófono Women in Global Health estão na Suíça para a Assembleia Mundial da Saúde, da OMS; para elas, mais precisa ser feito para acelerar alcance das metas de desenvolvimento.

The Manila Times Podcasts
EDITORIAL: Reshaping the response to global health emergencies | May 22, 2026

The Manila Times Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 4:57


EDITORIAL: Reshaping the response to global health emergencies | May 22, 2026Check out our Streaming Channel: https://streaming.manilatimes.net/Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribeVisit our website at [https://www.manilatimes.net](https://www.manilatimes.net/)Follow us:Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebookInstagram - https://tmt.ph/instagramTwitter - https://tmt.ph/twitterDailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotionSubscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digitalCheck out our Podcasts:Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotifyApple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcastsAmazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusicDeezer: https://tmt.ph/deezerStitcher: https://tmt.ph/stitcherTune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein#TheManilaTimes#VoiceOfTheTimes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What A Day
Is The US Ready For A New Global Health Threat?

What A Day

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 19:06


The World Health Organization met on Tuesday in Switzerland to discuss a deadly outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. According to the WHO, the outbreak, which has killed more than 130 people and infected more than 500, could last for months. Those numbers could be much, much higher than what they've been able to report. The Ebola outbreak comes in the midst of another deadly health crisis you've probably heard a lot about: hantavirus. It's part of a family of extremely dangerous viruses that are primarily spread by rats and mice. As all this is going on, you're probably wondering who's running the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? And who is currently the Surgeon General of the United States? The answer to both? Currently, no one has been confirmed by the Senate. To find out more about what's happening with America's public health system, we spoke with Apoorva Mandavilli. She's a science and global health reporter at the New York Times.And in headlines, President Donald Trump shows off the White House ballroom construction site, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche sits for a Congressional hearing, and guess who's making a lot of money trading stocks? You're not going to like the answer.Show Notes: Check out Apoorva's work – www.nytimes.com/by/apoorva-mandavilli Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

The Jillian Michaels Show
The Ultimate Clash: Jillian Michaels vs. Sam Seder | No Holds Barred

The Jillian Michaels Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 106:23


So much for common ground… Buckle up because this week Jillian Michaels sits across from Sam Seder, host of The Majority Report, for a bare-knuckle debate on government waste, Iran, Israel, Russia, Ukraine, DOGE, USAID and more. Nothing was off-limits. If you wanted a polite, coordinated conversation, go somewhere else. This is a full-throated ideological fight. In this episode, they tear into: The Global Health & Foreign Aid Crisis: The dismantling of USAID is front and center — is America's withdrawal from international NGO funding a necessary correction or a catastrophic failure? The debate gets heated fast, with the "last-mile" operational collapse in Uganda and the human cost of overnight co-investment mandates laid bare. The Mamdani-Khomeini Comparison: The Iranian diaspora isn't staying quiet — and this is where things get truly combustible. Jillian comes in swinging, amplifying the voices of exiles who lived through the revolution and are drawing chilling parallels between Mamdani's ideological framework and the Ayatollah's early intellectual positioning and Sam gets outraged. The Iran Conflict & The Fog of War: A fierce legal and ethical battle erupts over the recent strikes in Iran. The tragic Minab school bombing, the possibility of flawed targeting intelligence, and the complex question of civilian protections when military assets are embedded in non-military infrastructure all get put under the microscope. Russia, Ukraine & the NATO Fault Line: With the war grinding into a new phase, they go head to head on whether Western alliance commitments are a stabilizing force or a provocation that made this conflict inevitable DOGE, PBMs, and Domestic Warfare: The heat turns inward to tackle domestic deregulation, the rising influence of the Department of Government Efficiency, and whether the new delinking and transparency rules under the TrumpRx framework are liberating healthcare or creating new corporate loopholes for PBMs to exploit. Two distinct worldviews. Absolute zero consensus. Who held their ground, and who got exposed? Stream the full, unfiltered debate now and drop your thoughts in the comments below. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code KEEPINGITREAL at https://www.oneskin.co/KEEPINGITREAL #oneskinpod Skims: Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com/jillian #skimspartner Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/REAL and use code REAL to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FIVE MINUTE NEWS
Did Trump and DOGE Cut Ebola Prevention? WHO Warns World Set to Miss Every Global Health Target.

FIVE MINUTE NEWS

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 10:11


For years, the United States invested heavily in disease prevention programs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo through USAID, funding efforts to strengthen health systems, improve sanitation, and prepare for outbreaks like Ebola. But before the current crisis erupted, the Trump administration that aid. Experts say those reductions likely weakened early detection and response efforts as the DRC descended into what is now the third-largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded, with hundreds infected and more than a hundred deaths reported. Independent media has never been more important. Please support this channel by subscribing here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 Join this channel with a membership for exclusive early access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Current
Why this Ebola is different

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 20:25


On Sunday, the World Health Organization declared the ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda "a public health emergency of international concern". We speak with infectious disease correspondent, Helen Branswell with Stat News, and Dr. Joanne Liu, a physician and professor at McGIll University's School of Population and Global Health, and former International President Médecins Sans Frontières, who led the international response to the West African Ebola epidemic from 2014-2016.

SBS Dari - اس بی اس دری
WHO declares global health emergency in Congo, Uganda outbreak of Ebola - سازمان صحی جهان شیوع نوع جدید ایبولا در کانگو و یوگندا را "وضعیت اضطراری صحی بین المللی" اعلام کرد

SBS Dari - اس بی اس دری

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 7:24


The World Health Organisation has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is a public health emergency of international concern. The WHO says it does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency, but that countries sharing land borders with the DRC are at high risk of further spread. - سازمان صحی جهان می گوید شیوع ایبولا در جمهوری دموکراتیک کانگو و یوگندا یک وضعیت اضطراری صحی در سطح بین المللی است، اما معیارهای "اضطراری پاندمی" را پوره نمی کند. با این حال، کشورهاییکه با کانگو سرحد زمینی دارند در معرض خطر بیشتر پخش شدن مریضی قرار دارند و تلاش ها برای تداوی، آگاهی عامه و کنترول عبور و مرور در سرحدات ادامه دارد.

Global Health Matters
Encore - Science and diplomacy for global health

Global Health Matters

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 34:16


How can scientists and diplomats work together to advance the global health agenda? Ilona Kickbusch, who founded the Global Health Centre at the Geneva Graduate Institute, reflects on her experiences working within science diplomacy and the importance of having strong evidence to be able to reach a diplomatic consensus. She also urges scientists to initiate dialogue with policy-makers and diplomats. Aída Mencía Ripley, Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at Universidad Iberoamericana in the Dominican Republic, shares an insightful case study of how diplomacy enabled researchers at her university to contribute to the national COVID-19 response.Guests:Ilona Kickbusch: Founder and Chair of the International Advisory Board, Global Health Centre, Geneva Graduate Institute Aída Mencía Ripley: Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, Universidad IberoamericanaRelated episode documents, transcripts and other information can be found on our website.Subscribe to the Global Health Matters podcast newsletter.  Follow us for updates:@TDRnews on XTDR on LinkedIn@ghm_podcast on Instagram@ghm-podcast.bsky.social on Bluesky  Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Global Health Matters podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of TDR or the World Health Organization.    All content © 2026 Global Health Matters.

Total Information AM
WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency

Total Information AM

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 2:56


Enbal Shacham, Associate Dean for Research College for Public Health and Social Justice Saint Louis University joins Megan Lynch to talk Ebola the risks and more.

Science Weekly
Ebola: how does it spread and can the outbreak be contained?

Science Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 13:50


An outbreak of Ebola has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, leading to nearly 400 confirmed cases and more than 100 deaths. To find out how the outbreak might have begun, what authorities can do to contain it and why this outbreak is causing particular concern, Ian Sample hears from Daniela Manno, a clinical epidemiologist at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

America Trends
EP 969 USAID and Much Global Good Works and Goodwill, Destroyed by DOGE

America Trends

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 38:06


 Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on day one of his second term in 2025. One of those executive orders was the beginning of the end for the agency known as USAID.  It was started in 1961 by President Kennedy in order to advance human survival around the world, stabilize economies in the developing world and make the path to peaceful democracy smoother.  It was, and for all these intervening years remained, a noble cause credited with saving the lives of tens of millions around the world by treating and preventing serious health issues such as HIV/AIDS, malnutrition, tuberculosis, malaria and more.  And while not a focus of Project 2025, somehow it became a target for dissolution by President Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE team.  Decades long dedicated staff, with expertise in this field, were summarily fired with the new Administration caring little of past success and future necessity.  Nicholas Enrich, a former civil servant who worked at USAID through four administrations, focusing on Global Health initiatives, had seen enough before he, too, was dismissed and had written some powerful memos that became part of the public record.  He documents what happened and why he continued the fight in his new book, “Into the Woodchipper: A Whistleblower’s Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID.”

CBC News: World at Six
Ebola declared global health emergency, Iranians in the UAE, Canadians practicing witchcraft, and more

CBC News: World at Six

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 27:57


A rare strain of Ebola is spreading rapidly through Congo, and has made its way into Uganda. Now, the World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Its putting neighbouring countries on edge, and the WHO says an international effort is necessary to fight against further spread of the virus.Also: Ever since the US and Israel's war with Iran began nearly three months ago, the United Arab Emirates has faced repeated drone and missile strikes from Iran. The UAE has mostly withheld a military response -- but it has retaliated in other ways, closing down institutions led by the Iranian diaspora within the country.And: Something is brewing in this country. It seems a small, but growing number of Canadians are turning to witchcraft. From public rituals to a witch school, you'll hear why people are seeking out this form of spiritual practice. Plus: Growing Israeli settlements in the Occupied West Bank, PCOS renamed to PMOS, and more

AP Audio Stories
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 0:48


The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
Ebola outbreak a global health emergency: What do we need to know?

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 7:35


The World Health Organisation has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Congo and Uganda an international public health emergency, amid fears the virus could spread further across the region. Kingston Mills, Professor of Experimental Immunology in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College Dublin, joins Pat to discuss.

Explore Global Health with Rob Murphy, MD
Bonus Episode: Building Resilient Health Systems in a Complex World with Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr., MD, MPH, PhD

Explore Global Health with Rob Murphy, MD

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 11:31


Recorded at the Consortium of Universities for Global Health annual meeting in Washington, D.C., this special bonus episode of Explore Global Health features Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr., MD, MPH, Ph, Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), in conversation with Rob Murphy, MD. The discussion explores what it takes to build resilient health systems in an increasingly complex global landscape, drawing on lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, the evolving role of primary health care, and the importance of regional collaboration, governance, and trust. Barbosa also shares insights on the future of global health, including the growing role of artificial intelligence and advice for the next generation entering the field.

The Highwire with Del Bigtree
Episode 475: FAUCI'S LAST STAND, MAHA SHIFTS & THE GLOBAL HEALTH MACHINE

The Highwire with Del Bigtree

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 99:10 Transcription Available


The tidal wave sparked by ‘The People vs. Poison' rally is reshaping the conversation in Washington and beyond, as Del unpacks shifting alliances around food policy, chronic disease, and public trust.As pressure mounts on Anthony Fauci, we examine the growing legal questions surrounding his role in the COVID response, and why many believe he should be indicted.Plus, Dr. Tess Lawrie joins Del in studio with her investigation on whether the World Health Organization may still be influencing U.S. universities and public health systems—even after U.S. funding was halted.Guests: Dr. Tess LawrieAirdate: May 7, 2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

Native America Calling - The Electronic Talking Circle
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 – How Indigenous knowledge built the foundation for today's response to the hantavirus outbreak

Native America Calling - The Electronic Talking Circle

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 56:30


New infections aboard a cruise ship have thrust the hantavirus into the global spotlight. Hantavirus infections remain rare, with only about 1,000 cases reported in the U.S. in more than 30 years. What the world knows about the illness started in 1993 on the Navajo Nation. After struggling to identify the dangerous respiratory illness, medical researchers gained crucial insights from Navajo elders, noting that traditional oral histories had long associated spikes in deer mouse populations — driven by specific rainfall patterns — with deadly disease. That knowledge directly informed the scientific discovery of what we know now as the Sin Nombre virus. The discovery also offers a lesson in public notification of diseases. Early media reports labelled the pathogen as the “Navajo flu”, which stigmatized the community for years afterward. We'll look at the history of the hantavirus and the current efforts to prevent its spread. GUESTS Dean Seneca (Seneca), CEO of Seneca Scientific Solutions+, adjunct professor at the School of Public Health and Health Professions at the University at Buffalo, and Adjunct Instructor at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Dr. Steven Bradfute, associate professor in the Center for Global Health at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Dr. Erin Phipps, New Mexico State public health veterinarian Break 1 Music: Healing Song (song) Judy Trejo (artist) Circle Dance Songs of the Paiute and Shoshone (album) Break 2 Music: Fearless I Live (song) Courtney Yellow Fat (artist) The Lost Songs of Sitting Bull (album)

Critical Care Scenarios
Lightning rounds 65: Global health with Kwame Boateng

Critical Care Scenarios

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 47:41


We learn about how to contribute to underserved communities abroad, with Kwame Akuamoh-Boateng, DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCM. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! References

The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast
S2E3: Navigating Health Freedom - The National Health Federation's Fight for Global Health Sovereignty

The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 37:43


As health practitioners, consumers, and advocates, our collective fight can radically change the future of health freedom. While most people don't realize how exposed we are to global regulations that threaten our access to safe, effective supplements and foods, the National Health Federation relentlessly defends YOUR right to choose health solutions. Guest Katherine Carroll, a passionate advocate and one of the original Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners (certified in 2004 by the Nutritional Therapy Association), has dedicated her life to exposing these threats and fighting for health rights. Katherine is the Chief Financial Officer for the National Health Federation (NHF) and Executive Director for its sister-organization, the Foundation for Health Research (FHR). Katherine is also Secretary/Treasurer for the NHF Board of Governors. In addition to her work for NHF and FHR, she holds a board-member position on the NHF-Canada Board of Governors. Certified as a Natural Healer in 1995, Katherine brings her experience as an FNTP to her research, writing, and optometry practice, Medical Vision Center in Morton, Washington that she runs with Dr. Donald A. Carroll, her husband of 29 years. They are devoted to true healing with nutrition, supplementation, and education. Her insights come from decades of experience, countless international meetings, and a deep passion for health freedom. Tune in if you want to understand the real battles over your food, supplements, and future health autonomy. The fight for your freedom starts now, and every voice matters. Learn more about the National Health Federation: ⁠https://thenhf.com/⁠ ⁠https://thenhf.com/hfn-magazine/⁠ Related Episode: Season 1 Episode 43: Lab-Grown Meat Drugs and Bugs - The FDA Approved "Science" You Just Ate Connect with Jamie: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamiebelzfntp/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiebelz/⁠ Follow the NTA Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ntatraining/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/school/nutritional-therapy-association-inc-/posts/?feedView=all⁠

Explore Global Health with Rob Murphy, MD
How Earth Science Is Shaping the Future of Global Health with Stephen Volz, PhD

Explore Global Health with Rob Murphy, MD

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 24:09


Recorded at the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) annual meeting in Washington, D.C., this special bonus episode of Explore Global Health features physicist and former NOAA satellite director Stephen Volz, PhD, whose career spans NASA, Earth observation, and global environmental science. He explains how satellite data and Earth system science are transforming our understanding of planetary health—and why that matters for human health outcomes worldwide. From the "triple planetary crisis" to the critical role of finance, Volz explores how environmental data, global collaboration, and local action must come together to build a sustainable and healthier future.

Fast Metabolism Matters with Haylie Pomroy
Key Lifestyle Changes for Better Health with Dr. Farzanna Haffizulla

Fast Metabolism Matters with Haylie Pomroy

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 48:23


Discover the secret to removing poisons with my Detox Decoded Masterclass! https://hayliepomroy.com/detox  In this episode, I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Farzanna Haffizulla, President-elect of the American Heart Association in South Florida. Together, we discuss important topics around women's health, focusing on how to prevent health issues and make lasting changes in our well-being. We explore the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress resilience, social connections, and avoiding harmful habits. Dr. Haffizulla gives tips on how to incorporate these into your daily life, from simple ways to move more to healthier eating choices.  We even chat about her cooking show, where she transforms traditional recipes into healthier versions without losing the flavors we love. This episode is full of helpful tips to take control of your health and feel better every day. If you're looking for practical ways to improve your well-being, you'll enjoy this conversation!   If your body feels like it's running on empty, overburdened, or just not responding the way it used to, Haylie's latest book, Toxic Overload, tells you exactly what to do. Download your free digital copy today and start understanding what your body is trying to tell you.   Free Download: Get Your Copy of Toxic Overload

The Quicky
“A Pandemic Will Happen Again” If Not Hantavirus, What?

The Quicky

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 13:08 Transcription Available


A cruise ship, a rare virus, and three dead passengers. It is the headline that has put us all on edge, but how worried should we be about hantavirus? In this episode of The Quicky, we speak with CSIRO Principal Research Scientist Professor Glenn Marsh to find out how this rodent-borne illness spreads, why a specific South American strain has experts concerned and whether Australia is prepared for a potential outbreak.

The Lawfare Podcast
Lawfare Daily: An Insider's Account of the Trump Administration's Dismantling of USAID

The Lawfare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 46:13


On today's podcast, Lawfare Associate Editor for Communications Anna Hickey talks to Nicholas Enrich, former acting assistant administrator of Global Health at USAID, about his book, “Into the Wood Chipper: A Whistleblower's Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID.” Enrich details the agency's dismantling during the early months of the Trump administration and whether those doing the dismantling understood the consequences of their actions. He also discusses the impact on global health programs, the role of political appointees and DOGE, and the consequences for international aid and U.S. global health security.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Leighton Smith Podcast
Leighton Smith Podcast #327 - May 6th 2026 - David Bell

The Leighton Smith Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 92:59 Transcription Available


The International Health Reform Project (IHRP) is aiming to restore a rational framework to the polarised debate surrounding the World Health Organisation (WHO). Their intent is to rebuild international health governance on a basis of ethics, evidence, and sovereign responsibility – publishing a report on the subject called ‘The Right to Health Sovereignty'. David Bell, a member of IHRP, discusses in depth what this report means for the WHO and for the future of global health. We also comment on the country whose energy policies are being slammed as nonsense in a scathing critique, and the similarities with the foolishness in New Zealand. And as always, we end in the mailroom with Mrs Producer. File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz OR Carolyn@newstalkzb.co.nz Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
Everything we need to know about the Hantavirus

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 6:32 Transcription Available


John Maytham speaks to Professor Veronica Ueckermann about what hantavirus is, how it spreads, and the risks following a recent cluster of cases linked to international travel. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real Things Living
People Over Process: Fixing a Broken Health System with Gil Bashe

Real Things Living

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 34:23


A system designed to heal shouldn't wait for people to get sick.In this episode of Real Things Living, Brigitte Cutshall speaks with Gil Bashe, Chair of Global Health & Purpose at FINN Partners and author of Healing the Sick Care System: Why People Matter. With decades of experience across healthcare, business, and caregiving, Gil shares a powerful perspective on why today's healthcare system often prioritizes processes over people.Through personal stories and real-world examples, Brigitte and Gil dive into the importance of communication, curiosity, and human connection in creating better health outcomes.Key Takeaways(1) Prevention is undervalued. The system often delays care until conditions worsen—costing more in the long run.(2) Connection drives better care. The strongest outcomes come from providers who listen, communicate, and build trust.(3) You are your own advocate. Asking questions, staying curious, and choosing the right providers can transform your health journey.Resources & Links:"Healing the Sick Care System: Why People Matter" by Gil Bashehttps://www.finnpartners.com/bio/gil-bashe/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilbashe/Share this with someone who cares about their health or someone navigating the healthcare system.Let's create a healthier future together.Subscribe and leave a comment.

Catholic Health USA Podcast
A Lifetime of Collaboration with Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Vitillo, RSW

Catholic Health USA Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 23:52


Health Calls Season 6, Episode 15 continues the United for Change season with a global perspective on collaboration in health. Host Brian Reardon and Executive Producer Josh Matejka welcome Monsignor Robert J. Vitillo, newly appointed Chief Officer for Innovation and Programs at Catholic Charities USA, to reflect on the state of global health amid shifting U.S. priorities.  Drawing on decades of experience with the Holy See at the United Nations in Geneva, Vitillo explains how reduced funding, rising conflict, chronic disease, and mental health challenges are straining health systems worldwide. He highlights the importance of international cooperation, warning that isolationist approaches weaken vaccination efforts, emergency preparedness, and workforce stability, even within the United States. Through real‑world examples, including Ebola response efforts in West Africa, the conversation underscores why Catholic health care's commitment to human dignity, partnership, and solidarity remains vital at home and abroad. The episode calls listeners to see global health as a shared responsibility that directly shapes local care. Health Calls is available on the following podcast streaming platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeLearn more about The Catholic Health Association of the United States at www.chausa.org.

The Real Truth About Health Free 17 Day Live Online Conference Podcast
How Lifestyle Changes Transformed a Diabetes Hotspot

The Real Truth About Health Free 17 Day Live Online Conference Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 14:16


In the Marshall Islands, Brenda Davis led a lifestyle trial that slashed A1C, improved health markers, and inspired new hope. See how diet and movement beat chronic disease. #LifestyleMedicine #A1CImprovement #MarshallIslands

Oxford Policy Pod
A Children-Focused Approach to Climate Policy | A Discussion with Alan Stein

Oxford Policy Pod

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 37:55


In this episode of the Oxford Policy Pod, MPP students Amal Ali and Isabella Notarpietro speak with Professor Alan Stein, Director of the Children and Climate Initiative and Senior Research Fellow in Global Health and Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government. An expert in early childhood development with over 300 scientific journal publications, Alan has worked throughout his career with children and families facing adversity. He has made major contributions from both scientific and clinical perspectives to understanding the relationship between parents in adversity and their babies. This episode explores the intersections between climate change and children's health. Starting with a discussion of the unique ways in which climate change impacts children, both globally and across different regions, it then examines approaches to policymaking that foreground their experiences and incorporate their voices. The conversation also explores the Children and Climate Initiative, a groundbreaking new research and policy development collaboration led by Alan. The Initiative aims to show how climate change negatively impacts children's health outcomes, anticipate where these effects will be most severe in the future and work with policymakers to translate these insights into policy responses. We discuss how the Initiative is contributing to increasing attention to the health impacts of climate change, particularly for children, on the global stage.

Keen On Democracy
The Deadliest of Plagues? Gary Slutkin on Violence as Our Most Contagious Disease

Keen On Democracy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 53:06


“Violence has been misdiagnosed. And there's a misdiagnosis that has caused us to not be able to control it as we could.” — Dr. Gary Slutkin Human violence appears ubiquitous. In Iran. In Gaza. In Ukraine. In Sudan. In American cities and homes. So widespread, indeed, that it seems naturally hardwired into us. Our species-being, so to speak. But, for Dr. Gary Slutkin, there is nothing inevitable about human violence. Slutkin — an epidemiologist who spent years fighting cholera, tuberculosis, and AIDS in Africa before focusing his medical mind on violence — argues that violence is neither a character flaw nor a moral failing. Rather than being baked into our natures, Slutkin sees violence as a contagious disease. It meets the clinical definition of a plague, he says. The more violent our homes, communities, media, politics, the more virally it spreads. Slutkin's new book, The End of Violence: Eliminating the World's Most Dangerous Epidemic, makes the case that violence has been misdiagnosed for centuries. We analyse it as a crime problem, a character problem, an inter-state problem. So we punish, incarcerate and bomb. But none of these approaches confront the contagion. This can only be done, Slutkin argues, with what he calls “violence interrupters” — people from within the infected community who find the most at-risk individuals and cool things down before they escalate. Communities that have applied this approach have seen reductions in violence of 40 to 70 percent, Slutkin boasts, with Cherry Hill, one of Chicago's most dangerous neighbourhoods, experiencing 450 days without a shooting. There will be a time, he promises, when the plague of human violence will be mostly overcome. I hope Dr. Slutkin is correct. But suspect that his brave new violence-free world, like Huxley's, might be simultaneously utopian and dystopian. Five Takeaways •       Violence Meets the Clinical Definition of a Contagious Disease: Slutkin is not speaking metaphorically. Violence meets the definition of a disease: characteristic signs and symptoms causing morbidity and mortality. It meets the definition of contagious: it causes more of itself. One violent event leads to another — in a home, in a community, in a region, in a war. The more you are exposed to it, the more likely you are to do it. This is the same mechanism as measles, as cholera, as COVID. Susceptibility varies — for violence, it has to do with how much you feel humiliated, how much social pain you carry, how much grievance a leader has taught you to feel. But the operating system is the same. •       Violence Has Been Misdiagnosed: For centuries, we have treated violence as a moral failing: a matter of bad people making bad choices. The response has been punishment, incarceration, war. None of these interrupt the contagion. In fact, incarceration concentrates the infection. The misdiagnosis has cost millions of lives. The correct diagnosis — epidemic disease spreading through exposure — changes everything. You don't blame a cholera patient for drinking contaminated water. You don't punish a COVID patient for breathing. You interrupt the spread. You treat the susceptibility. You cool it down. •       Violence Interrupters: The Epidemic Control Playbook: Cure Violence Global trains and deploys violence interrupters: people from the same community, who speak the same language, who have often been involved in violence themselves. Their job is to find the most at-risk individuals — the ones most likely to shoot or be shot next — and intervene before the next event. The approach works. Communities that have applied it have seen reductions of 40 to 70 percent. Over a dozen American cities are at fifty- or sixty-year historic lows. Cherry Hill in Chicago went 450 days without a shooting. Baltimore, New York, and other cities have had similar results. •       Authoritarian Violence Disorder: Chapter eight of The End of Violence is called “Infections of the State.” Slutkin's argument: authoritarian leadership is itself a form of epidemic violence. It spreads violence outward into its own population — through ICE raids, through threats, through the approval and scripting of violence by others. It also spreads it abroad, through war. Violence doesn't know borders. The mechanism is the same: exposure increases transmission; grievance and humiliation increase susceptibility. Trump's Iran war is not just a war. It is authoritarianism causing war. And the spread doesn't stop at the border. •       Uganda Dropped HIV 85 Percent with Behavior Change Alone: In 1987, Slutkin arrived in Uganda, then the most infected country in the world, where a third of the population had what was then a 100 percent lethal disease. Using the epidemic control playbook — no medicines, just behaviour change interventions — they dropped the rate 85 percent. The same approach drove down Ebola, drove down TB long before medication existed. Slutkin's point: we do not need pharmacological intervention to eliminate violence. We need the right people doing the right interventions with the right understanding of how contagion works. We have done it. We can do it again. About the Guest Dr. Gary Slutkin is an epidemiologist and the founder and CEO of Cure Violence Global. He is the author of The End of Violence: Eliminating the World's Most Dangerous Epidemic (Health Communications, Inc., 2026). He is a Professor of Epidemiology and Global Health at the University of Illinois Chicago and a former WHO epidemiologist. References: •       The End of Violence: Eliminating the World's Most Dangerous Epidemic by Gary Slutkin (2026). •       Cure Violence Global — Slutkin's organisation. cvg.org. •       Episode 2887: Steven J. Ross on The Secret War Against Hate — the historical companion on American violence and authoritarian disorder. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,900 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting. WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify 

unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc
645. Making Money Work: Banks, Capital Theory, and the Fed's Blind Spot with Steve H. Hanke

unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 71:36


Steve H. Hanke is a Professor of Applied Economics and Founder and Co-Director of the Institute for Applied Economics, Global Health, and the Study of Business Enterprise at Johns Hopkins University in the Whiting School of Engineering. He is also the author and co-author of several books on economics. His latest title is called Making Money Work: How to Rewrite the Rules of Our Financial System. Greg and Steve discuss why macroeconomics sidelines banks and money creation. Steve argues macro should rest on the Quantity Theory of Money and Capital Theory, including “waiting” as a factor of production with interest as its price, and criticizes the profession for abandoning these foundations. He contrasts GDP with gross output and links Fisher's MV=PT to intermediate transactions, then explains why commercial banks create money via lending while investment banks intermediate savings, and why regulation (capital and reserves) matters more than the federal funds rate. Steve critiques universal banking for siphoning capacity from deposit-taking lending, faults the Fed for ignoring broad money measures, discusses Divisia aggregates and Volcker-era measurement errors, and applies quantity theory to post-COVID inflation. Hanke also summarizes his meta-analysis finding that lockdowns saved few lives, describes censorship and publication hurdles, reflects on theory-empirics and the disappearance of the history of thought, and recounts policy, currency board, and trading experiences. *unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.* Episode Quotes: On the failure to distinguish between market intermediation and bank intermediation 19:30: Most people think that banks intermediate savings, and that's not really what banks do. Investment banks do that, and other financial institutions do that. But if you have a pool of savings, that goes through investment banking and not commercial deposit-taking banking...[19:59] Let's make it very simple—the savings end up at investment banks, and they go into bankable projects. The savings are intermediated; that's how it goes. It doesn't go through a commercial bank, basically. So what do commercial banks do? They fund bankable projects, but they do it by creating money out of thin air. The beauty of the fractional reserve banking system is just that. ​​The two key legs macroeconomics stands on 08:09: It's capital theory and the quantity theory of money. Those are the two key legs that macroeconomics stands on. And those two legs, by the way, they basically aren't taught in economics today. For the last 30 years, the economics profession has basically spent full time destroying macroeconomics, in my view. The quantity theory of money, in simple terms 31:29: The quantity theory of money, in simple terms, is you change the quantity theory of money significantly, and with a lag asset prices will change. And then, with a little longer lag, real economic activity will change. And then, with a longer lag of maybe 12 to 24 months, inflation will change. Show Links: Recommended Resources: Macroeconomics Quantity theory of money Capital (economics) Federal Reserve Friedrich Hayek John Maynard Keynes Leland B. Yeager John Hicks Mark Skousen Irving Fisher Federal funds rate Milton Friedman Paul Volcker Jonas Herby Google Scholar Page Spanish flu Kenneth Boulding Currency board Geoeconomics Jay Bhattacharya - Lockdowns and Lessons: The Pandemic Retrospective | UnSILOed Ep 427 Guest Profile: Faculty Profile at Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering LinkedIn Profile Wikipedia Profile Profile for the Mises Institute Social Profile on X Guest Work: Amazon Author Page Making Money Work: How to Rewrite the Rules of Our Financial System Capital, Interest, and Waiting: Controversies, Puzzles, and New Additions to Capital Theory Russian Currency and Finance: A Currency Board Approach to Reform Currency Boards for Developing Countries: A Handbook Monetary reform for a free Estonia: A currency board solution Fortune Articles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley
PEPFAR's Dr. mike Reid Resigns on Substack: Equity, Authoritarianism, & the Future of Global Health

A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 64:57


Ben Plumley is joined by Ambassador Eric Goosby, and by Dr. mike Reid to react to Reid's recently announced resignation from PEPFAR on Substack. Reid describes his growing moral dissonance with an administration he characterizes as authoritarian, citing concerns that lifesaving HIV services could be conditioned on geopolitical or commercial interests, a deprioritization of equity, reduced emphasis on evidence-based programming, and rapid changes made without deliberation or stakeholder engagement. The conversation contrasts partnership-based global health diplomacy with short-term coercive quid pro quo dynamics, the push toward country ownership and government-to-government funding, as well as ensuring marginalized populations are still able to access comprehensive HIV services. Is there a need for PEPFAR to course-correct, and if so, how? Perhaps the future will depend on what kind of new administration comes into office in 2029… 00:00 Special Episode Introduction 00:33 Resignation Goes Public 02:53 Why Reid Resigned Now 07:50 Authoritarianism And Ethics 10:39 Quid Pro Quo In MOUs 12:28 Partnership Versus Coercion 15:30 Making Global Health Matter 18:13 Domestic Policy Dissonance 20:22 PEPFAR Not Fit For Purpose 23:56 Country Ownership Fast Track 26:21 Public Health Versus Politics 28:23 Who Gets Left Behind 31:32 Science And Sustainable Transition 33:36 Can PEPFAR Recover 35:54 Shared Blame and Dependency 38:14 MOU Enforcement and Penalties 40:56 Minerals Deals and Ethics 43:37 Lessons From Past Bilaterals 44:47 Building Sustainable Systems 47:45 Doing More With Less 50:50 Efficiency Integration and Tech 52:41 New Tools and Market Shaping 54:08 Personal Next Steps 56:41 Moral Ambition and Hope 01:00:51 Final Thanks and Signoff Read mike's resignation on Substack: https://reimaginingglobalhealth.substack.com/p/stepping-away Check Out Ben's Substack: https://substack.com/@benplumley1 Join the Conversation! How do you see the future of global health unfolding? Share your thoughts in the comments! Subscribe & Stay Updated: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health.

Social Medicine On Air
30 | Healthcare in Haiti in Context | Toni Eyssallenne, Youri Louis, and Pierre Minn (with CAR-Haiti)

Social Medicine On Air

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 81:58


Toni Eyssallenne, Youri Louis, and Pierre Minn join us to discuss the larger structural, social, and historical forces which shape healthcare in Haiti. Rather than treating health disparities as isolated or purely clinical problems, this conversation situates them within Haiti's political economy, colonial and revolutionary legacy, and ongoing global relationships around debt and power. The discussion traces how structural forces shape disease patterns, the delivery of care, and experience as patient and clinician.This episode is a collaboration with the Campaign Against Racism (CAR) and the CAR-Haiti chapter; enormous thanks to CAR's Anne Marie Collins and Youri Encelotti Louis.Resources:"Where They Need Me" by Pierre Minn (2022)St. Damien HospitalHelp! Make it Make Sense podcast (cohost Toni Eyssallenne)SocMed Alumni Haiti⁠Guests:Toni Eyssallenne graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry's Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). Following her chief residency of the combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency program at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida, she worked as a leader in clinical and academic medicine in both the US and Haiti.  She designed and led clinical and academic tracks, programs, and departments for faculty, trainees and students in both countries and has dedicated her professional career to underserved communities domestically and abroad.  She is currently the Deputy Chief Medical Officer at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and continues to provide primary care to both adults and children with Strong Children Wellness in Queens, NY.  Her scholarly work focuses on Sickle Cell Disease and Anti-Racism in clinical medicine and medical education.Pierre Minn is Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the Université de Montréal. His research interests include the moral dimensions of medical practice, transnational humanitarian aid, and global health education and practice. He has conducted long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Haiti since the late 1990s. He is the author of Where They Need Me: Local Clinicians and the Workings of Global Health in Haiti⁠  (Cornell University Press, 2022), which analyzes the place of Haitian clinicians the context of foreign medical aid and development projects.Youri Encelotti Louis is a Haitian-trained physician and social medicine expert dedicated to dismantling systemic healthcare inequities. As a Co-Founder of SocMed Alumni Haiti, Board member - Program Lead at EqualHealth and Care Coordinator at Dialogue Health, he leverages over a decade of experience in program management and research to advance decolonization and health equity. His work centers on building community-led initiatives that bridge the gap between medical practice and social justice.

PBS NewsHour - Segments
'America First' aid policy reshapes how U.S. delivers global health assistance

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 8:43


Since the dismantling of USAID, the Trump administration has been revamping aid policies, focusing on smaller deals with recipient governments. Countries receiving American aid will be required to finance part, and eventually, the entire program. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Kenya and Uganda, two nations that have signed agreements under the new America First Global Health Strategy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Palisade Radio
Steve Hanke: Massive Inflation Ahead & Markets ‘Totally Complacent’ On Iran War

Palisade Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 51:27


Stijn Schmitz welcomes Steve Hanke, Professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University, to discuss global economic trends, monetary policy, and the emerging commodity super cycle. The professor’s outlook suggests a complex economic landscape with potential for significant disruption, driven by monetary policy, geopolitical tensions, and structural changes in global trade and commodity markets. Hanke emphasizes the critical importance of money supply as a key indicator of economic activity and inflation, noting that the United States is currently experiencing an accelerating money supply that will make controlling inflation challenging. The discussion highlights several significant global economic dynamics, particularly focusing on commodity markets and geopolitical tensions. Hanke argues that the world is entering a commodity super cycle characterized by underinvestment, supply chain disruptions, and precautionary inventory building. The ongoing conflict in the Gulf region and disruptions to global trade have further complicated commodity markets, with potential oil prices ranging from $100 to $350 per barrel depending on supply constraints. Geopolitically, Hanke suggests that Russia and China are emerging as significant winners in this environment, while the United States has potentially weakened its global position through its actions. He dismisses concerns about de-dollarization, arguing that the US dollar remains the dominant global currency with limited realistic alternatives. On inflation, Hanke predicts continued upward pressure due to monetary policy loosening, commercial bank lending growth, and federal reserve actions. He emphasizes that inflation is fundamentally a monetary phenomenon, driven by increases in money supply rather than isolated economic events. Regarding commodities, Hanke identifies several sectors poised for growth, including critical materials like lithium and vanadium. He recommends investors be “long everything” in the commodity space, noting significant price increases in various exotic commodities. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:52 – Key Economic Metrics 00:02:00 – US Money Supply Acceleration 00:03:58 – China’s Inflation Challenges 00:04:56 – Commodity Supply Disruptions 00:05:30 – US Tariffs and Sanctions 00:07:13 – Iran War and Strait Closure 00:11:55 – Iranian Economy 00:12:45 – Oil Price Scenarios 00:13:10 – Commodity Super Cycle Thesis 00:17:00 – Oil Supply Impacts 00:20:44 – Market Complacency on Risks 00:24:06 – Winners and Losers Analysis 00:25:12 – China’s Economy 00:27:55 – De-Dollarization Myths 00:30:36 – Gold’s Geopolitical Role 00:33:15 – Supply Shocks & Infrastructure 00:37:20 – Inflation and Money Supply 00:41:40 – Treasury Demand & Inflation 00:46:40 – Bank Lending & Money Supply 00:48:28 – Commodity Picks & Wrap Up Guest Links: X: https://x.com/steve_hanke Website: https://thegoldsentimentreport.com Amazon Book: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Money-Work-Rewrite-Financial/dp/1394257260 Amazon Book: https://www.amazon.com/Capital-Interest-Waiting-Controversies-Additions/dp/3031633970 E-Mail: mailto:hanke@jhu.edu Steve H. Hanke is a Professor of Applied Economics and Founder & Co-Director of the Institute for Applied Economics, Global Health, and the Study of Business Enterprise at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Troubled Currencies Project at the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C., a Senior Advisor at the Renmin University of China's International Monetary Research Institute in Beijing, a Special Counselor to the Center for Financial Stability in New York, a contributing editor at Central Banking in London, and a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal's Opinion pages. Prof. Hanke is also a member of the Charter Council of the Society of Economic Measurement and of Euromoney Country Risk's Experts Panel. In the past, Prof. Hanke taught economics at the Colorado School of Mines and at the University of California, Berkeley. He served as a Member of the Governor's Council of Economic Advisors in Maryland in 1976-77, as a Senior Economist on President Reagan's Council of Economic Advisors in 1981-82, and as a Senior Advisor to the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress in 1984-88. Prof. Hanke served as a State Counselor to both the Republic of Lithuania in 1994-96 and the Republic of Montenegro in 1999-2003. He was also an Advisor to the Presidents of Bulgaria in 1997- 2002, Venezuela in 1995-96, and Indonesia in 1998. He played an important role in establishing new currency regimes in Argentina, Estonia, Bulgaria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Ecuador, Lithuania, and Montenegro. Prof. Hanke has also held senior appointments in the governments of many other countries, including Albania, Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates, and Yugoslavia. Prof. Hanke has been awarded honorary doctorate degrees by the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, the Universität Liechtenstein, the Universidad San Francisco de Quito, the Free University of Tbilisi, Istanbul Kültür University, Varna Free University, and the D.A. Tsenov Academy of Economics in recognition of his scholarship on exchange-rate regimes. Prof. Hanke and his wife, Liliane, reside in Baltimore and Paris.

Health Check
Making surgery safer for infants

Health Check

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 26:28


We learn about a new injectable microgel to help reduce bleeding in infants who require surgical care. In a mice model, it reduced bleeding by at least 50%. Ashley Brown, Professor of Biomedical Engineering at North Carolina State University and UNC Chapel Hill tells presenter Claudia Hammond more about this new material her team has designed.Joined by Professor of Global Health and Epidemiology at Boston University in the US, Dr Matthew Fox, Claudia hears about a mystery illness that is being investigated by health officials in Burundi, which has caused five deaths and sickened thirty-five people. So far lab analysis of the illness - which causes fever, vomiting, and diarrhoea - has been negative for Ebola and Marburg viruses, Rift Valley fever, and others.We hear about influential analysis from Cochrane which has concluded that "breakthrough" Alzheimer's drugs are unlikely to benefit patients. Researchers said the impact was "well below" what was needed to make a difference to dementia patients' lives. However, their report has also provoked a vicious backlash from equally esteemed scientists who label it as fundamentally flawed.We're joined by health journalist Katie Silver in Mexico, who brings us the news that the President, Claudia Sheinbaum, has announced the details of a plan to introduce universal healthcare – no mean feat in country of 130 million people.And we hear about an experiment that was done by academics to see if they could trick AI chatbots into believing in an entirely fake disease. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Jonathan Blackwell

Public Health On Call
1036 - Geopolitics and Humanitarian Health in Iran, Cuba, and Ukraine

Public Health On Call

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 16:36


About this episode: Humanitarian crises don't exist in a vacuum—they are shaped by geopolitical actions like blockades, sanctions, and armed conflicts between countries. In this episode: Stanford University scholar Ruth Gibson details how geopolitical decisions impact civilians on the ground and how this framing applies to current situations in Iran, Cuba, and Ukraine. Guest: Ruth Gibson, PhD, is a scholar at Stanford University where she holds appointments in at the Center for Innovation and Global Health and the Center for International Security and Cooperation. Host: Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department. Show links and related content: U.S. to Blockade Ships Entering or Exiting Iranian Ports—U.S. Central Command Block Food and Medicine?—Geopolitics and Humanity Dispatch Cuban doctors endure burnout, blackouts as once-vaunted healthcare declines—Reuters Willing Accomplices: Gazprom & Rosneft's Role in the Transport and Indoctrination of Ukraine's Children—Yale School of Public Health Humanitarian Research Lab Caring for Children in War-Torn Ukraine—Public Health On Call (November 2025) Starvation in Gaza—Public Health On Call (July 2025) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.