The ASHE Podcast

Episode 18: Sustainable Steps in Infectious Diseases: Tackling the Climate Crisis


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Join hosts Gonzalo Bearman and Priya Nori as they dive into the critical intersection of infectious diseases and climate change with experts Dr. Shreya M. Doshi and Dr. Preeti Jaggi. This episode explores actionable steps that infectious diseases professionals can take to address the climate crisis, based on the article, "Ten Sustainable Steps Infectious Diseases Professionals Can Take to Mitigate the Climate Crisis." Our expert guests discuss how global warming exacerbates disease spread and the specific contributions of healthcare activities, from diagnostics and pharmaceutical waste, to greenhouse gas emissions. The conversation highlights strategies for reducing healthcare waste, transitioning from disposable to reusable medical supplies, and balancing infection control needs with environmental sustainability in PPE. Additional topics include optimizing pharmaceutical use to reduce waste, advocating for climate action in healthcare systems, and optimizing telehealth. The importance of tracking and reporting environmental benefits is emphasized, along with an invitation to join a new sustainability interest group. Listeners should note that this submission is part of an ongoing Call for Papers in ASHE on Environmental Sustainability.
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