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Paths to a disease-free world: control, eliminate, eradicate
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What are the differences between the various paths to a disease-free world? Why are we pursuing eradication of some diseases while for others, control or elimination is the more realistic option?
In this episode, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with three experts who answer these questions and more. Uche Amazigo shares lessons she learned during her tenure as the Director of the WHO African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control; David Reddy discusses the new and exciting innovations for malaria elimination; and Aidan O’Leary makes the case for pursuing worldwide eradication of polio. Join us in this discovery of what is needed to reduce or remove the risk of infectious diseases.
Guests are:
- Uche Amazigo, CEO, Pan-African Community Initiative on Education and Health
- David Reddy, CEO, Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV)
- Aidan O’Leary, Director, Polio Eradication, WHO
Related documents, transcripts and other information can be found on our website at
https://tdr.who.int/global-health-matters-podcast/paths-to-a-disease-free-world-control-eliminate-and-eradicate
We are keen to engage with you, our listeners, at every step of the way – please feel free to suggest topics and questions to be discussed and share your feedback by dropping us a line at TDRpod@who.int.
Follow @TDRnews on Twitter, TDR on LinkedIn and @ghm_podcast on Instagram for updates.
Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Global Health Matters podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of TDR or the World Health Organization.
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Manage episode 328022794 series 2901100
What are the differences between the various paths to a disease-free world? Why are we pursuing eradication of some diseases while for others, control or elimination is the more realistic option?
In this episode, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with three experts who answer these questions and more. Uche Amazigo shares lessons she learned during her tenure as the Director of the WHO African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control; David Reddy discusses the new and exciting innovations for malaria elimination; and Aidan O’Leary makes the case for pursuing worldwide eradication of polio. Join us in this discovery of what is needed to reduce or remove the risk of infectious diseases.
Guests are:
- Uche Amazigo, CEO, Pan-African Community Initiative on Education and Health
- David Reddy, CEO, Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV)
- Aidan O’Leary, Director, Polio Eradication, WHO
Related documents, transcripts and other information can be found on our website at
https://tdr.who.int/global-health-matters-podcast/paths-to-a-disease-free-world-control-eliminate-and-eradicate
We are keen to engage with you, our listeners, at every step of the way – please feel free to suggest topics and questions to be discussed and share your feedback by dropping us a line at TDRpod@who.int.
Follow @TDRnews on Twitter, TDR on LinkedIn and @ghm_podcast on Instagram for updates.
Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Global Health Matters podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of TDR or the World Health Organization.
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