Human plague in the US: Three cases reported to date
In this podcast, I look at the recent human plague cases in the United States and discuss some specifics about the 'ancient disease'
30 Elo 202510min
Chikungunya epidemic risk: A call to action
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently warned that a major chikungunya virus epidemic risks sweeping around the globe, calling for urgent action to prevent it. The call-to-action urges countries...
13 Elo 202520min
Psoriasis with Dr. Rosanne Paul
August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. This annual observance aims to educate the public about psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune condition that affects millions worldwide, and to support those living with...
5 Elo 202513min
Acanthamoeba keratitis and contact lenses: A personal story
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare but serious eye infection caused by a microscopic parasite called Acanthamoeba. It primarily affects the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, and can lead ...
31 Heinä 202516min
Andes hantavirus in Patagonia, Argentina: The use of Rapid Data Collection
Rapid data collection can provide an insight into causation, the socio-cultural reality, and complex social processes. This is especially important in disease outbreaks when information is quickly req...
29 Heinä 202520min
Yellow fever outbreak in Tolima, Colombia
In today's news cast, I look at the growing yellow fever outbreak in Tolima Department, Colombia.
28 Heinä 20254min
Outbreak News This Week: Chikungunya in China, CCHF in Iraq, Brain-eating amoeba in South Carolina and more
In this end of week news cast, I look at some of the news I found most most interesting to includes news from Cambodia, south China, Vietnam, Bolivia and the United States, among others.
26 Heinä 202532min
Battling antibiotic resistance in Rwanda: The work of AMR Initiative Rwanda
AMR Initiative Rwanda is a nonprofit organization implementing the One Health approach to prevent, mitigate, and control the spread of resistant microorganisms, while ensuring the availability of safe...
24 Heinä 202512min
