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- Dec 17, 202524 min
Impact of Climate Change on Health
The effects of climate change touch communities around the world. In this episode, we look at how climate change is shaping public health today, and how it will continue to test our health systems in the years ahead, and what we can do to be prepared. We hear how climate change has the potential to, and currently is, intensifying many of the health threats we have explored throughout this season. Guests:Kristie L. Ebi, PhD, MPH, Professor, Global Health Professor, Env. and Occ. Health Sciences, University of Washington Department of Global HealthMelissa Furlong, Assistant Professor, Environmental Health Sciences, Arizona State University Zuckerman College of Public HealthEloise Todd, Executive Director and Founder of Resilience Action Network International (RANI)
- Dec 10, 202519 min
Naloxone Access
Since becoming available over the counter, Naloxone has saved countless lives. In this episode, we explore how expanded access is helping communities confront the opioid crisis, the real-world impact on individuals, and the work that still lies ahead. Experts point to broader availability as a key factor in recent declines in overdose deaths, but the crisis is far from over. Many rural and marginalized communities continue to face devastating losses.We look at how easier access to Naloxone is shaping outcomes, supporting harm-reduction efforts, and offering hope where it’s needed most.Guests: Zac Clark, Founder and CEO of Release RecoveryOlivia Sugarman, PhD, MPH, Assistant Scientist at Johns Hopkins School of Public HealthAmy Mccormick, Activist and Co-Founder of Chance for Recovery
- Dec 3, 202523 min
Zoonotic Diseases
From bird flu to COVID-19, the threat of diseases jumping from animals to humans, zoonotic spillover, is a significant challenge to global health. We explore how scientists, health professionals, and communities are working to detect outbreaks before they spread, and what it will take to build a world prepared for the next pandemic.Featuring leading experts in infectious disease and health security, we dive into the systems keeping watch at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health.Guests:Dr. Amesh Adalja, Senior Scholar, Johns Hopkins Center for Health SecurityDr. Jennifer Nuzzo, Director, Pandemic Center at Brown UniversityDr. Lindsey Shields, Deputy Director, Epidemic Preparedness and Response Initiative, PATH
- Nov 19, 20250 min
We're taking a short break
Thank you for listening to this season of Countermeasures so far. We will be back on December 3rd with more conversations with leading public health experts.
- Nov 12, 202525 min
Biothreats
Biological threats, whether natural, accidental, or deliberate, pose growing challenges for global security. In this episode, experts from the U.S. and Europe discuss how public–private partnerships, global cooperation, and sustained investment can strengthen biodefense and ensure the world is prepared before the next crisis begins.Guests:Christopher Frech, Senior Advisor of Global Government Affairs at Emergent BioSolutionsWolfgang Philipp, Principal Advisor and Chief Science Officer at the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA)
- Nov 5, 202523 min
Orthopoxviruses
Although Smallpox has been eradicated, Orthopoxviruses, the group of viruses to which it belongs, still present a major health threat in the form of viruses like Mpox. In this episode, we explore the history of Orthopox viruses, the threat they present today, and the strategies for addressing them. Hear from experts who discuss the role of education, vaccination and the One Health approach in mitigating future outbreaks. Guests: Dr Rene Najera, MPH, DrPH, FCPP. Director of Public Health and Editor of the History of Vaccines Project at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Dr. Martin Muchangi, Director for Population Health and Environment at AmrefEric Balsley, Director, Product Management at Emergent BioSolutions
- Oct 29, 202526 min
Vector-Borne Disease
Rising temperatures, global travel, and urbanization are reshaping the landscape of infectious disease. Mosquitoes, ticks, and other vectors are carrying pathogens into new regions, and with them, threats like malaria, dengue, and West Nile virus.In this episode, we examine the fight against vector-borne diseases. Guests share insights on prevention tools, vaccine advancements, and the power of community education in reducing the toll of these diseases worldwide. Guests:Dr. Matthew Phillips, Physician-Scientist, Mass General BrighamDr. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, Vice Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology, and Professor of Internal Medicine and EpidemiologyRob Mather, Founder, Against Malaria Foundation
- Oct 22, 20251 min
Countermeasures Season 3: Preparing for Tomorrow’s Health Threats
In our first two seasons, Countermeasures examined the opioid crisis and its far-reaching impact across communities. Now, we’re widening the lens. Season 3 explores emerging global health threats, from bio threats to the growing impacts of climate change, and the people working to prepare for what’s next. Join leading experts, researchers, and practitioners as they share how we can build resilience against the challenges ahead.
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About Countermeasures
Globalization, geo-political conflicts, climate change and advancements in technology are making the biological threat landscape more complex than ever before. This is Countermeasures, where we explore health threats impacting communities around the world. Brought to you by Emergent, a leading public health company that delivers protective and life-saving solutions to communities around the world. From Zoonotic disease to bioweapons, orthopoxviruses, and more, we’ll explore what it means to protect public health, and how preparedness today can lead to a safer tomorrow.
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