Andrew Green

Caroline Steel, a keen science expert, joins to unveil this week's intriguing scientific highlights. Global health journalist Andrew Green sheds light on the World Health Organisation's new treaty aimed at enhancing pandemic preparedness and ensuring equitable vaccine distribution. Meanwhile, artist Ersin Arasin discusses his mesmerizing digital installation at Kew Gardens, which creatively connects humans and nature. The conversation intriguingly blends health, technology, and art, offering hope for a safer future.

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.