Matt Fox, a Professor of Global Health at Boston University, Andrew Green, a global health journalist, and Dr. Wilfried Mutumbo-Kalungi, head of clinical operations at the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative, discuss the significant elimination of sleeping sickness in Guinea. They dive into the strategies that made this progress possible, like mass screening and vector control. The conversation also sheds light on the implications of recent shifts in US foreign aid policies on vital global health initiatives and highlights the ongoing challenges in regions like the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Graham Easton, a Professor of Clinical Communication Skills at Queen Mary University, delves into the implications of the U.S. government's stop-work order on foreign aid projects. He discusses the potential setbacks for HIV treatment and malaria interventions. Andrew Green, a global health journalist, highlights the historical context of U.S. foreign aid and its critical role in global health initiatives. Patty Skooster, a researcher specializing in reproductive health law, explains the global gag rule's effects on health funding and free speech concerns, showcasing its dire implications on reproductive services.

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.