The Pandemic Lessons We’ve Forgotten

Sep 12, 2024

Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and global health reporter at the New York Times, delves into the post-pandemic public health landscape. She discusses the current public apathy towards COVID-19 vaccinations despite rising cases and emerging threats like mpox and bird flu. Mandavilli critiques the lack of proactive measures and the persistence of summertime COVID-19 surges. The conversation also highlights vaccine hesitancy fueled by political factors and the significance of addressing gaps in healthcare access to better manage infectious disease outbreaks.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Public Apathy and Emerging Health Threats Amidst COVID-19

01:50 • 4min

Unexpected Persistence of COVID-19 Summer Surges

06:10 • 3min

Navigating the Concept of Endemicity in COVID-19

08:45 • 2min

Vaccine Hesitancy and Public Health Politics

10:43 • 11min

Challenges in Managing Infectious Disease Outbreaks

21:42 • 4min

The Politics of Pandemic Preparedness

26:11 • 2min