Mitchell Warren, AVAC's Executive Director, joins Ben to scope out a forward-looking infectious disease   prevention strategy. It is urgently needed, amidst political and economic turmoil caused by the dismantling of US aid and declines in funding from European donors. With HIV as the poster child of what once was global health solidarity, it is an opportunity for a resurgent and resilient Global South to take the reins and set priorities in how to deploy new biomedical innovations, and protecting the rights of communities affected by HIV and other pandemics. Ben and Mitchell also delve into the various legal actions the public health community is taking against the current US administration's executive orders, asking the question - how to we prep for prevention at home and internationally? 

00:00 Introduction and Current Challenges in Global Health 

01:09 Welcoming Mitchell Warren and AVAC's Mission 

01:43 The Evolution of HIV Prevention and AVAC's Role 

03:17 Current Frustrations and Challenges in HIV Prevention 

05:15 The Promise and Challenges of Lenacapavir 

08:03 The Importance of Choice in HIV Prevention 

10:22 Navigating Funding and Policy Obstacles 

12:43 The Role of Donors and Ministries in HIV Prevention 

14:56 The Urgency of Lenacapavir Approval and Implementation 

20:52 Sustainability and Future Planning in Global Health 

25:44 Legal Battle Against Government Orders 

26:50 Temporary Restraining Order and Its Implications 

27:14 Government's Slow Compliance and Ongoing Legal Struggles 

28:38 Public Record and Whistleblower Revelations 

30:56 Impact on American Influence and Global Health 

33:45 Diplomacy and Foreign Assistance 

35:04 Consequences of Policy Changes 

40:01 Future Strategies and Targets for Global Health 

45:51 Music and Reflections on Democracy 

48:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

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