This chapter introduces the series 'Patient Zero' and delves into the complexities of disease outbreaks, exploring topics such as the origin of viruses, international cover-ups, and unusual virus transmission stories. It aims to shed light on four disease outbreaks and the individuals who witnessed their origins.
Even big diseases start small...PATIENT ZERO is a new podcast that tells the stories of disease outbreaks: where they begin, why they happen and how we found ourselves in the middle of a really big one. Over four episodes the team follow the aftermath of a natural disaster, reset the timeline of one of Australia's most devastating epidemics, get to the bottom of a shocking medical mystery, and do their best to keep pace with the new normal.PATIENT ZERO is a co-production of ABC Science and Radio National. To check it out, search for "RN Presents Patient Zero" on the ABC Listen app, or wherever you get your podcasts.