With the frequency and severity of pandemics likely becoming more severe in the future and communicable diseases like HIV, Malaria, Tuberculosis, and NTDs being out of sight and out of mind despite killing millions each year, this warrants a closer look.

In this episode, we'll explore future pandemic threats and communicable diseases as monumental challenges, their impact on global citizens, contributing factors, concerns for the future, and how they are shaping our world.

References In Our Discussion

◼️ New study suggests risk of extreme pandemics like COVID-19 could increase threefold in coming decades 

◼️ What are the top 10 public health challenges in 2023? 

◼️ 11 global health issues to watch in 2023, according to IHME experts 

Podcast Hosts & Producers

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®

Podcast Production Notes

◼️ 1st audio clip at the beginning adapted from ‘The next outbreak? We’re not ready | Bill Gates | TED’ 

◼️ 2nd audio clip adapted from ‘Taking on the Big Three: Can Africa Eliminate AIDS, TB, and Malaria?’

◼️ Background music for the intro: Mandelbro - Thinking and Feeling

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