Mark Honigsbaum

Mark Honigsbaum, a medical historian and author of The Pandemic Century, dives into the harrowing world of the 1918 Spanish Flu. He discusses the pandemic's staggering death toll and its peculiar origins amidst World War I chaos. The conversation reveals how media censorship shaped public perception and the frantic race for a vaccine. Honigsbaum draws parallels with modern pandemics, emphasizing the lessons learned—or overlooked. This exploration sheds light on the societal impacts and the urgent need for better infectious disease management.

Mark Honigsbaum, a medical historian and author of "The Pandemic Century," joins Sir David King, former Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK Government, to discuss lessons learned from COVID-19. They explore global responses to pandemics, comparing COVID-19 with past outbreaks like SARS and Ebola. Honigsbaum and King stress the importance of rigorous vaccine testing to maintain public trust and advocate for robust healthcare strategies to prevent future crises. Their insights emphasize the need for global collaboration and historical awareness in pandemic preparedness.