

2024 in global health: a review
Dec 18, 2024
Andrew Green, a global health journalist, joins Claudia Hammond to review health trends and predictions for 2024. They unveil unexpected stories that shaped the year and discuss game-changing innovations like malaria vaccines and CAR-XT for schizophrenia. The pair also tackle the rise of MPOX and the implications of climate change on health. Additionally, they humorously explore the Ig Nobel Prizes and the challenges of human reproduction on Mars, blending profound insights with lighthearted trivia.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Global Health Reflections and Challenges
01:57 • 5min
Growing Turbulence: Climate and Safety
07:05 • 4min
Emerging Health Challenges and Innovations
10:54 • 7min
Exploring MicroRNAs and the Ig Nobel Prizes
18:00 • 2min
Exploring Pain Relief and Reproduction on Mars
20:03 • 7min
Reflections on Bravery and Health
27:02 • 4min