A Shot in the Arm Podcast (Ben Plumley)

Japan’s collectivistic approach to society enabled its citizens to “pull together” through the COVID pandemic - but has it become complacent in the face of future crises? Ben caught up with Heidi Larson, the co-founder of the Global Listening Project in Tokyo, as she shared initial learnings from the Project’s 70 country opinion research study into societal preparedness with experts, as well as leading Japanese virologist Professor Hitoshi Oshitani, and Moderna’s Dr Rachel Dawson to explore just how far the country’s COVID response provides important lessons for the next crisis. Professor Hitoshi Oshitani, Professor of Virology, Tohoku University, Japan Dr. Rachel Dawson, Executive Director, Medical Affairs, Moderna Professor Heidi Larson, Co-Founder & Chair, The Global Listening Project https://global-listening.org http://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en https://www.modernatx.com https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com https://www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast #japan #COVID-19 #society #globallistening #resilience #preparedness #futurecrisis #HPV #influenza #vaccine #mRNA

PBS NOVA “Ending HIV in America” has just premiered on PBS on the 5th of October, 2022, telling the story of an incredible scientific achievement and the public health work that still needs to be done to end HIV in America. In this episode, we meet the documentary’s director, Shayon Maitra, and two participants, friend of the podcast Professor Monica Gandhi from San Francisco, and the incredible Birmingham Alabama community health worker Tommy Williams, to explore how hard-hit affected communities can benefit from new therapeutic advances - and to ask the question, can we end HIV in America? PBS NOVA’s available for streaming at pbs.org/nova and via the PBS Video App. https://ghrc.org https://www.ikanahealth.com https://www.tangledbankstudios.org https://sfcommunityhealth.org https://www.uab.edu/medicine/1917clinic/en https://zuckerbergsanfranciscogeneral.org/location/ward-86 https://www.ucsf.edu https://www.birminghamaidsoutreach.org https://www.takebhm.org https://www.cdc.gov https://www.nih.gov #PBS #NOVA #endingHIV #AIDS #ARVs #longacting #PrEP #HIVscience #HIVStigma #HIVdiscrimination #ACTUP #HIVactivism #communityleadership #publichealth

On the road in Singapore with the Global Listening Project, Ben checks in with Heidi Larson and Leesa Lin as they share the first top-line results from the Project’s 70-country societal preparedness index with the Center For Trusted Internet & Community at the National University of Singapore. No subject is out of bounds - from perceptions on mRNA platforms, to differences between generations and gender, the role of AI in health and emergency preparedness - and whether Isaac Asimov’s 3 laws of robotics might actually be relevant today in building trust in technology… https://global-listening.org https://www.d24h.hk https://ctic.nus.edu.sg #trust #technology #mRNA #AI #crisis #preparedness #asimov #robots

Ben Plumley sits down with Dr. Benjamin LaBrot to discuss innovation and equity in global health diagnostics, focusing on diagnostics' pivotal role in addressing HIV Disease. The conversation covers key themes in diagnostic integration, barriers in middle-income countries, and the critical role of diagnostics in disease prevention and management for other conditions as well, like hepatitis, and tuberculosis. Host: Ben Plumley, Global Health Strategist Guest: Dr. Benjamin LaBrot, Physician and Global Health Advocate, Roche Diagnostics Key Topics Covered Diagnostics and Patient Empowerment Diagnostics are essential for individual treatment and monitoring, especially for diseases like HIV. LaBrot emphasizes that diagnostics need to evolve to provide integrated testing options for a holistic patient approach. Integration in Global Health Services Dr. LaBrot highlights the need for integrated diagnostic services to reduce fragmentation in healthcare, where separate tests for HIV, STI, hepatitis, and TB are offered. This integration can streamline diagnosis and improve patient care, particularly in low-resource settings. Middle-Income Country Challenges Middle-income countries feel underserved in global health funding and support, often excluded from international resources aimed at lower-income nations. Dr. LaBrot advocates for a more inclusive funding approach, arguing these countries have the infrastructure to maximize benefits from increased diagnostic support. Advances in Diagnostic Technology Dr. LaBrot shares how innovative approaches like plasma data separation cards offer practical solutions for remote and low-resource settings, enabling stable blood sample transport without refrigeration. This innovation bridges the gap between point-of-care testing and lab-based diagnostics, crucial for rural and underserved areas. The Role of Influencers and Education in Health Communication Both Ben Plumley and Dr. LaBrot stress the importance of reaching patients through trusted community influencers and digital platforms. Highlighting Panama’s COVID-19 communication strategy, they underscore how trusted leaders and influencers can combat misinformation and promote health education effectively. Memorable Quotes “In a fragmented healthcare system, diagnostics integration is not just optimal; it’s essential for the effectiveness of any treatment.” - Dr. Ben LaBrot “Middle-income countries feel left out—too well-off to receive international aid but lacking resources to implement comprehensive healthcare.” - Dr. Ben LaBrot Connect with Us If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate us five stars, and share the conversation on global health equity. For more updates, follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Spotify. Facebook and Instagram: @ShotArmPodcast Youtube: www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shotarmpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69XpqCLn9oL2yU3votRIlO?si=8c14b13f7b8b48b3 Website: www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com Production Team Produced by Erik Espera (NewsDoc Media)  Assistant Producer: Y-Isha Rafael

ViiV Healthcare is the world’s  only pharmaceutical company dedicated exclusively to HIV, and in this episode, Ben meets its CEO, Deborah Waterhouse, to explore the company’s approach to HIV R&D and commercial success - as well as the controversies its global access strategy has attracted for its new long acting injectables. Deborah and Ben find they have much in common beyond both being Brits growing up in the 70s and 80s, from being students of the humanities choosing to make careers in health, to their favorite pop music.  https://viivhealthcare.com https://www.unaids.org/en https://www.who.int/health-topics/hiv-aids https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/default.html https://au.int/en/sa/oid #ViiV #pharma #HIV #AIDS #treatment #Prevention #PrEP #dualtherapy #longacting #injectables #globalaccess #globalequity #discrimination #positiveaction #womenleaders #IWD 

A Shot in the Arm Podcast is proud to bring you another installment of Global Health Diplomats! In this compelling episode, co-hosts Ben Plumley and Eric Goosby dive deep into the future trajectory of the global HIV response. Following World AIDS Day, the discussion spans a 38,000-foot view of where the HIV epidemic stands, its critical challenges, and the evolving strategies needed for a sustainable, long-term response. From the impact of geopolitical shifts on access to treatment and care to the integration of HIV programs with broader primary healthcare systems, this episode unpacks the most pressing issues in global health today. Key Highlights: HIV Goals for 2030: Reality Check Are we close to ending AIDS as a public health crisis? Dr. Eric Goosby reflects on the progress made and the significant hurdles ahead. Quote: "We've built breathtaking infrastructure over 25 years, but it’s clear we won’t cross the 2030 finish line without major shifts." (Eric Goosby, 00:01:24) The Role of Targets in the HIV Response Are political targets still relevant in today’s complex world? Ben and Eric debate the pros and cons of target-driven approaches in global health. Quote: "Targets have driven investment and expanded care, but we may need to rethink them in light of new challenges." (Eric Goosby, 00:05:26) Primary Care Integration Why the HIV response must pivot toward integrated primary healthcare to address non-communicable diseases and pandemic preparedness. Quote: "For people living with HIV, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and cancer are now the bigger threats. Primary care is key." (Eric Goosby, 00:07:46) The Geopolitical Impact on HIV Care Rising anti-rights movements and geopolitical challenges make it harder to bring marginalized populations into care. Quote: "The rights-based approach to care is under siege globally, making access for key populations even tougher." (Ben Plumley, 00:10:04) Funding Sustainability Beyond 2030 Exploring innovative funding mechanisms, domestic ownership, and the evolving role of multilateral agencies like the Global Fund. Quote: "Transitioning to country-driven funding is essential. It’s time for governments to take ownership." (Eric Goosby, 00:30:01) HIV Prevention’s Urgent Need for Innovation Despite treatment advancements, global prevention efforts lag behind, especially for at-risk populations. Quote: "Prevention needs to focus on behavior, access, and new technologies like PrEP for real impact." (Eric Goosby, 00:37:26) Upcoming Episodes in the Series: Rights-Based Approaches in HIV Care Funding the Future: Domestic Resource Mobilization for HIV Programs Prevention Innovation: From Behavioral Change to Biomedical Solutions Reimagining Global Health Architecture Post-2030 Acknowledgments: This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the John T. Martin Foundation. Produced by Erik Espera of NewsDoc Media. Subscribe and Share: Stay tuned for more in-depth discussions on the future of global health. Subscribe to Global Health Diplomats wherever you download podcasts, and leave us a five-star review to support the conversation! Share your thoughts and join the discussion on social media using #GlobalHealthDiplomats and #WorldAIDSDay2024!

In this episode we provide our listeners and viewers with an overview of the key Frontline AIDS activities at the upcoming AIDS 2022 conference in Montreal – particularly the launch of the Report “Protectors or Perpetrators?” – highlighting how unlawful policing practices are affecting the communities most affected by AIDS – and showcasing the leadership of those same communities in documenting and responding to human rights violations.    The panelists for this episode are − Host, Ben Plumley − Oratile Moseki, Lead Human Rights Advocacy (Human Rights), Frontline AIDS − Micheal Ighodaro, Prevention Access Campaign & Trustee of Frontline AIDS  − Liberty Matthyse, Executive Director, Gender Dynamix South Africa − Victoria Kalyniuk, REAct Regional Coordinator, Alliance for Public Health Ukraine Directed by Erik Espera, NewsDoc Media Produced by Troy Espera Frontline AIDS producer Allie Liu https://frontlineaids.org https://www.genderdynamix.org.za https://aph.org.ua/en/about-alliance https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com

In this episode of A Shot in the Arm Podcast, hosts Yvette Raphael and Ben Plumley discuss the resilience of South Africa's healthcare system amidst U.S. aid cuts, particularly through USAID and PEPFAR. They highlight the devastating impacts on HIV treatment, TB care, and broader healthcare services due to the sudden cessation of funding. But the country is markedly more prepared than critics might have feared, to assume full responsibility for its infectious diseases strategies - including procurement and surveillance strategies that the US maintained control over in exchange for the aid. Their conversation extends to cover issues around mental health, future healthcare innovations like long-acting antiretrovirals, and the broader geopolitical implications of donor aid cuts.   00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 00:33 Impact of US Aid Cuts on South Africa 03:08 Healthcare Challenges and Government Response 07:04 The Role of Civil Society and Future Preparations 10:21 Consequences of Sudden Aid Withdrawal 14:17 Future of HIV Treatment and Advocacy 16:55 The Threat of Drug-Resistant TB 17:35 Government Investment in Healthcare 19:01 Mental Health Crisis Among Youth 19:41 Impact of USAID Funding Cuts 20:57 Soft Power and International Relations 22:37 South Africa's Self-Reliance 26:43 Addressing Racism and Emigration 32:42 Parting Thoughts and Optimism   💬 Join the Conversation How do you see the future of global health unfolding? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe & Stay Updated ✅ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform ✅ Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health discussions -  @shotarmpodcast⁩ 

Each year the San Francisco Community Health Center holds “The Show Of Hope” to raise funds for its essential life-saving work that provides a safety net for those who fall through the existing safety nets. This year saw the opening of its very first dedicated space for and by trans men and women, providing comprehensive wellness services for clients in SF’s Tenderloin and beyond. We hear about its roots from two staff as well as their hopes for the future. It’s increasingly tough for trans people across many states in America - but here are stories of real hope.  Guests Monique Campbell, Program Manager Trans Services, San Francisco Community Health Center Carsen N, Program Supervisor, San Francisco Community Health Center For more information about Show of Hope - and how you can help https://event.auctria.com/15013681-e314-4835-8038-32dde235563a And for more information about the range of services provided by SFCHC in San Francisco’s Tenderloin https://sfcommunityhealth.org  #transthrive #transhealth #community #HIV #AIDS #homelessness #mentalhealth #showofhope 

Since its ‘birth’ in 1994, Frontline AIDS has worked local communities best placed to carry the shared mission to end AIDS for everyone, everywhere. In this episode, we explore how this unique approach to localization has delivered effective community-led results from Kenya to Ukraine - and ask what the future holds for the partnership.  Panelists: David Clark, Head: Programmes, Frontline AIDS Andriy Klepikov, Executive Director, Alliance for Public Health, Ukraine Dr. Lilian Otiso, LVCT Health  https://frontlineaids.org https://aph.org.ua/en/home https://lvcthealth.org #HIV #AIDS #communities #CBOs #impact #prevention #treatment #humanrights #stigma #ukraine #kenya

International efforts are concentrated on securing funding to tackle one of the greatest challenges facing global security today - the fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria. Of course all eyes are turned towards Ukraine and mitigating the impact of Russia’s invasion, but COVID and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have transformed our understanding of global security, with health – particularly pandemic responses – now a central challenge the World faces. Gayle Smith, CEO of ONE, joins Ben to explore new definitions of global health security, the World Health Assembly in Geneva, advocacy to ensure the Global Fund is fully funded, and what its like to work with celebrities to build popular momentum for social movements.  For more information about ONE and how you can help, visit https://www.one.org/us Directed and produced by Erik Espera, NewsDocMedia.com #StandWithUkraine #FightForWhatCounts #AIDS #HIV #TB #Malaria #WorldHealthAssembly #PandemicsResponses #HarmReduction #GlobalFund #GlobalHealth

Title: Ebola, Bombs, and Migrants: A conversation with Dr. Joanne Liu Host: Ben Plumley Guest: Dr. Joanne Liu, Pediatric Emergency Physician and Former International President of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) Episode Summary: In this episode, Ben Plumley interviews Dr. Joanne Liu, a pediatric emergency physician from Montreal, Quebec, and former international president of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). Dr. Liu discusses her new book, "L’Ebola, les bombes et les migrants," which delves into the interconnected crises of pandemics, conflict, and migration. The conversation covers her experiences and insights from her tenure at MSF, the impact of global crises on public health, and the importance of recognizing our common humanity. Key Topics: Introduction to Dr. Joanne Liu: Her background as a pediatric emergency physician and former president of MSF. New Book Discussion: "L’Ebola, les bombes et les migrants" and its exploration of the polycrises of pandemics, conflict, and migration. Pandemic Preparedness: Reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of public health awareness, and the need for better preparedness for future pandemics. Climate Crisis: The impact of climate change on health and the emergence of new diseases. Migration: Dr. Liu's personal connection to migration, the challenges faced by migrants, and the need for a rights-based approach. Conflict and Health: The targeting of health facilities in conflicts, the importance of international humanitarian law, and the role of international institutions in addressing these issues. Call to Action: Dr. Liu emphasizes the need for individual and collective action to address global challenges and uphold our common humanity. Notable Quotes: "We need to recognize the humanity in the other person, the person we call other, because if we don't, we are denying our own humanity." "Wishful thinking is not a strategy, and it's not an operational plan." Production Team: Director and Producer: Erik Espera of NewsDoc Media Assistant Producer: Y-Isha Raphael Links: Link to Dr. Liu's book https://editionslibreexpression.groupelivre.com/products/lebola-les-bombes-et-les-migrants Connect with Us If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate us five stars, and share the conversation on global health equity. For more updates, follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Spotify. Facebook and Instagram: @ShotArmPodcast Youtube: www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shotarmpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69XpqCLn9oL2yU3votRIlO?si=8c14b13f7b8b48b3

We’ll be at AIDS2024 podcasting daily, and to give us a primer on what to expect, Ben is joined by infectious disease specialist, Ben LaBrot - on everything from the difference between epidemic control and elimination to how to get prevention and care services to communities hardly reached by conventional clinical services. This podcast is supported by Roche Molecular Diagnostics. https://www.iasociety.org/conferences/aids2024 https://keck.usc.edu https://diagnostics.roche.com/gb/en/home.html https://floatingdoctors.com https://www.unaids.org/en #aids2024 #HIV #AIDS #epidemiccontrol #elimination #marginalisedpopulations #PrEP #treatment #diagnostics

Ben meets Arthur Snell, former UK diplomat, host of the Doomsday Watch Podcast, and author of the Amazon UK bestseller “How Britain Broke The World” to explore how the greatest challenges facing the international community are radically changing global health priorities. Arthur reflects on the wide-ranging impacts of Russia’s ill-fated invasion of Ukraine, NATO’s retreat from Afghanistan, and what to expect from the new British Prime Minister Liz Truss - particularly whether the UK will follow the lead of the US and European partners and support the 7th replenishment of the Global Fund.  https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com https://kite.link/doomsday https://kite.link/OhGodWhatNow https://kite.link/thebunker https://www.podmasters.co.uk https://www.canburypress.com/products/how-britain-broke-the-world-by-arthur-snell-isbn-9781912454600 #globalsecurity #Ukraine #globalhealthsecurity #pandemics #pandemicspreparation #pandemicsresponse #HIV #AIDS #malaria #tb #covid #LizTruss #GlobalFund

We are Sharing The Mic again with Frontline AIDS to highlight the latest mpox outbreaks that have started in the Democratic Republic of Congo, spread to Burundi and beyond. From lack of access to accurate, updated information, diagnostics - and of course - vaccines, communities - particularly partners of Frontline AIDS - are calling out for urgent, concerted action from governments, and international agencies, including the WHO. Joining Ben are: Ntombizodwa Mthembu, Programs Adviser, Frontline AIDS Aggrey Aluso, Pandemic Action Network, Director, Africa Region, Kenya Dr. Egide Haragirimana, Co-Founder & Co-Chair Village Health Action, Burundi. https://frontlineaids.org https://www.pandemicactionnetwork.org https://www.vh-a.org #mpox #vaccineaccess #commodities #communityleadership #healthequity

In a feature-length episode, Y-Isha Raphael meets three young women from Lagos, Nigeria who reflect on their hopes and dreams - and how society’s social norms help - and hinder - them in achieving their goals. They explore everything from HIV to family planning, careers - and whether, when they have teenage kids of their own, they will be allowed to have cell phones and use social media! Joining Y-Isha are Adeola Ajetunmobi, Secretary of Association of Positive Duties Nigeria Hassana Ireti Adams, Lagos State Coordinator for NAMFTA Latin Abiodun Adams, Peer Educator This episode is produced by Emmanuel Uduma, Erik Espera and Ben Plumley in association with The Global Listening Project, The MTV Staying Alive Foundation and Frontline AIDS. https://global-listening.org/ https://www.mtvstayingalive.org/ https://frontlineaids.org/ #societalpreparedness #publichealth #HIV #COVID-19 #humanrights #familyplanning #socialmedia #gendernorms 

Jeff and Ben sit down with Heidi Larson from the Global Listening Project, reflecting on how the HIV movement influenced pandemic preparedness.

Episode Title: 2024 UNAIDS World AIDS Day Report: The Rights Way to End the Epidemic? Host: Ben Plumley, Global Health Strategist Guest: Christine Stegling, Deputy Executive Director, UNAIDS Episode Summary: Welcome to A Shot in the Arm Podcast! In this first of a set of special World AIDS Day 2024 episodes, host Ben Plumley chats with Christine Stegling, Deputy Executive Director of UNAIDS. They delve into the key themes of this World AIDS Day’s UNAIDS report, "Taking the Rights Path to End AIDS", which profiles the critical role of human rights in tackling the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Christine highlights the intersection of biomedical interventions and human rights, explaining why creating an enabling environment is essential for ending the AIDS epidemic. A skeptical Ben asks if this is possible by the international target of 2030. Other topics include the challenges posed by stigma, discrimination, and policy barriers, and how countries can ensure equitable access to prevention and treatment services. Key Takeaways: The 2030 Goal: is it possible? What does it mean to end AIDS as a public health threat? Human Rights Approach: Why protecting human rights is as crucial as advancing biomedical interventions. Global Challenges: Updates on rights rollbacks, policy barriers, and their impact on HIV prevention in countries like Uganda and the Philippines. Country Leadership: How UNAIDS supports nations in creating sustainable, inclusive HIV responses. Bright Spots: Positive changes in Botswana under new leadership with a strong human rights focus. Additional Insights: The episode also touches on global advocacy strategies for HIV prevention amidst political and social challenges, including UNAIDS' role in navigating shifting donor priorities and supporting countries to take ownership of their epidemic responses. Resources Mentioned: UNAIDS 2024 Report: Taking the Rights Path to End AIDS Learn more about UNAIDS’ global initiatives: UNAIDS Website Producer: Erik Espera, NewDoc Media   Subscribe for more episodes focusing on global health equity and innovation!   Follow us on Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts. #WorldAIDSDay2024 #EndAIDS2030 #HumanRights #GlobalHealth #UNAIDS #HIVAwareness

Southern African women are leading the digital media revolution for social change across the continent - from a celebrity, to an activist and a non profit leader. Stef Ndolvu (host of the Ndolvus Uncut), Yvette Raphael (podcast regular and Executive Director of Advocacy for Prevention of HIV and AIDS (APHA)) and Wame Jallow, the new head of the MTV Staying Alive Foundation, share their stories with Ben, and how advances in digital and social media can reach communities other media can’t! https://youtube.com/@TheNdlovusUncut?si=S8i3WTBTjs-wXVGj https://www.apha.org.za https://www.mtvstayingalive.org https://global-listening.org #trust #digital #social #media #socialchange #health #wellness #youth #sexualreproductivehealth #HIV #familyplanning #mentalhealth 

In this episode of A Shot in the Arm Podcast, Ben Plumley talks with Professor Eyal Zimlichman, Chief Transformation Officer and Chief Innovation Officer for the Sheba Medical Center in Israel. They discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence in global healthcare, from innovations that reduce mortality rates to AI-driven diagnostic tools. Prof. Zimlichman shares insights on leveraging AI for efficiency, reducing healthcare costs, and driving economic growth by fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation. The conversation also delves into how developing countries can leapfrog traditional healthcare models using AI technology, and the importance of AI governance and validation across different populations.

The Global Health Council is joining A Shot In The Arm Podcast to provide accessible, daily updates on all the news coming out of the 76th World Health Assembly. In this introductory episode, Ben Plumley and GHC President & CEO Elisha Dunn-Georgiou explore what to expect, from a pandemics treaty, Universal Health Coverage,  non-communicable diseases, a diagnostics declaration, to the fight to secure greater transparency & accountability in how decisions are made by this august body, in the age of polycrisis. https://globalhealth.org https://www.who.int/about/governance/world-health-assembly https://www.who.int https://unaids.org https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com #WorldHealthAssembly #WHA76 #WorldHealthOrganization #WHO #GlobalHealthCouncil #GHC #UNAIDS #pandemicspreparation #pandemicstreaty #UniveralHealthCare #UHC #UNAIDS #NonCommunicableDiseases #NCDs #mentalhealth #climatehealth #transparency

Hosted by Ben Plumley & Professor Ambassador Eric Goosby Episode Summary In this episode of Global Health Diplomats, Ben Plumley and Eric Goosby take a hard look at the state of global health in the wake of major funding shifts and policy changes. With U.S. global health programs facing an uncertain future, can they be salvaged, or are we witnessing the dismantling of decades of progress? Ben and Eric discuss: ✔️ The impact of U.S. policy changes on PEPFAR, USAID, and global health funding ✔️ The realities of restarting health programs amid political roadblocks ✔️ How countries are shifting towards self-sufficiency in health systems ✔️ Lessons learned from HIV programs pivoting to COVID-19 responses ✔️ The role of European and global players—can they fill the funding gap? ✔️ The future of long-acting HIV treatments and barriers to adoption ✔️ The ethics of global health governance—are programs being abandoned? ✔️ The human cost of these decisions on communities and health professionals This episode is a must-listen for anyone engaged in global health, policy advocacy, and public health strategy. Timestamps for Key Moments 00:00 - Welcome & opening remarks: Ben and Eric set the stage for a critical conversation 00:38 - Is global health dead? A frank discussion on where things stand 02:31 - U.S. policy shifts & the fallout for global health programs 07:12 - Can shuttered programs be restarted? The logistical and ethical challenges 13:52 - Global health self-sufficiency: Are countries ready to take control? 17:23 - Can Europe or others step up? The feasibility of alternative funding sources 22:19 - What national programs must prioritize to survive funding cuts 26:29 - Procurement & supply chain challenges—what's at risk? 27:52 - Surveillance & monitoring—a critical piece of the puzzle 29:34 - Long-acting HIV treatments—revolutionary but at risk 32:37 - The politics of health funding—will programs be forced to regress? 36:32 - Clinical guidelines vs. financial and political realities—who decides? 37:55 - Key populations at risk: Why marginalized communities may suffer the most 40:02 - Beyond government funding: Can faith-based organizations & business leaders help? 41:06 - The personal toll on health professionals: How this crisis is affecting those in the field 44:32 - Global solidarity under threat: How shifting geopolitics impact health 47:16 - What happens next? Ben and Eric’s final reflections on the way forward Join the Conversation How do you see the future of global health unfolding? Share your thoughts in the comments! Subscribe & Stay Updated - Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform - Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health discussions Follow Us YouTube: @shotarmpodcast  

World leaders meet in New York this week, to commit - hopefully - $18 billion over the next three years to the Global Fund in its fight to end AIDS, TB and Malaria - as well as COVID-19, and in this episode, we are again sharing the mic with Frontline AIDS to explore how communities themselves lead country programs funded by the Global Fund, as well as the critical advocacy role they are playing right now to keep the world’s attention focused on the three diseases. Joining Ben are: Kanna Dharmarajah Lead HIV and Financing, Frontline AIDS Eddie Mkhatjwa, Project Manager, CANGO, Eswatini Yvette Raphael, Executive Director, Advocates for the Prevention of HIV in Africa, South Africa https://frontlineaids.org https://cango.org.sz https://apha.org.za https://www.theglobalfund.org https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com #TheGlobalFund #GlobalFund #FightForWhatCounts #HIV #AIDS #TB #Malaria #COVID-19 #UNGA #UNGA77 #pandemics

Ben is joined by Katri Bertram, Berlin-based global health policy strategist, to reflect on yesterday’s WHA developments on international health regulations & the pandemics accord. She also challenges the global health community to accept that we don’t live in an era of never ending progress, but must address the stagnation, even regression in our impact on health outcomes. It’s a powerful and direct call to action. https://katribertram.wordpress.com/ http://linkedin.com/in/katri-bertram-85025787 https://www.who.int/about/accountability/governance/world-health-assembly #WHA77 #WHO #globalhealth #Germany #globalhealthsecurity #pandemicsaccord #refugees #climatehealth #ukraine #gaza

While the WHA grapples with pandemics preparation today, we go behind the headlines to chat with World Health Organization’s Dr. Teo Wi about a report on the dramatic rise of sexually transmitted diseases presented to the World Health Assembly later this week - and her refreshing, direct views on how to address the surprising causes driving these increases.  https://www.who.int/about/accountability/governance/world-health-assembly New report flags major increase in sexually transmitted infections, amidst challenges in HIV and hepatitis #WHA77 #WHO #STIs #sex #syphilis #diagnostics #antibiotics #datingapps #erectiledysfunction #stigma #guilt #shame #sexeducation 

This International Women’s Day, we’re sharing the mic with Frontline AIDS. Yvette Raphael reflects on the challenges and setbacks girls and women face around the world in 2024, in a hard hitting conversation with Frontline AIDS’ Yumnah Hattas, Toyin Chukwudozie Executive Director of Nigeria’s Education As A Vaccine, and Beirne Roose-Snyder, Senior Director of the Preclusion Project.  https://frontlineaids.org https://www.evanigeria.org https://apha.org.za https://www.thepreclusionproject.org https://www.unaids.org/en https://www.state.gov/pepfar https://www.project2025.org #IWD #HIV #AIDS #pepfar #womensrights #antiabortion #forcedbirth #neocolonialism #reproductivehealth #choiceagenda

Jirair Ratevosian, a respected & well known figure in the field of global health, is running to succeed the Democrat Congressman Adam Schiff in California’s District 30. We explore his decision, the issues facing this Los Angeles community where Jirair grew up, the importance of his Armenian roots - and his thoughts on the funding cliff facing the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. If you want to know more about Jirair’s campaign and how you can help, visit https://jirairforca.com https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com https://global-listening.org https://www.state.gov/pepfar https://unaids.org/en https://www.who.int #jirairforca #jirair #ratevosian #CAdistrict30 #PEPFAR #armenianamericans #LGBTQI #healthcare #globalhealth #healthequity

Co-hosts Ben Plumley and Ambassador Eric Goosby press the case for continued major investments in biomedical innovation to treat, diagnose, prevent and ultimately cure HIV disease.  While excited by the potential of new medicines, there’s still no short term end to one of the most deadly epidemics of the modern era. A renewed strategic focus on balancing basic science with delivery and implementation is at the heart of the long term HIV response - not least the challenge of maintaining uninterrupted treatment access, especially as funding mechanisms evolve globally. Key themes include the role of advocacy, the intersection of politics and public health, and the need to empower civil society to hold governments accountable for healthcare delivery. Ambassador Goosby outlines the necessity of building coalitions that combine public, private, and multilateral efforts to ensure sustainable healthcare solutions. 00:00:00 - Introduction: Ben Plumley and Ambassador Eric Goosby discuss the high stakes of 2025. 00:02:01 - Reflecting on misinformation: The influence of tech leaders on public health narratives. 00:05:34 - Post-2030 HIV agenda: Is the focus on research or implementation? 00:08:52 - Long-acting antiretrovirals: The promise and limitations of lenacapavir. 00:20:12 - Funding the response: Challenges of sustaining global HIV treatment. 00:31:48 - Global health diplomacy: Mobilizing new donors and local government commitments. 00:39:01 - Civil society’s role: Encouraging accountability in health investments. 00:46:25 - Closing thoughts: Shaping the future of the HIV response through collaboration. Call to Action: Subscribe to A Shot in the Arm Podcast on your favorite platform and join us on YouTube for more in-depth discussions. Don’t forget to like, comment, and share your thoughts on this critical global health issue. Links and Resources: Visit A Shot in the Arm Podcast on YouTube to stay updated. Follow us for future episodes addressing long-term HIV response strategies and the evolving role of global health diplomacy. Acknowledgments: Special thanks to Erik Espera of NewsDoc Media, the John Martin Foundation, and our listeners for their ongoing support.

In the first episode from #aids2024, Yvette Raphael and Jeff Sturchio join Ben to highlight the scientific data they are excited about that will be presented this week, and take stock of the panoply of pre-conferences, satellite symposia and press conferences they’ve already been to - and the conference hasn’t even started! https://www.iasociety.org/conferences/aids2024 https://www.unaids.org/en https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2024/07/20/default-calendar/who-at-aids-2024 https://www.state.gov/pepfar-aids-2024 #aids2024 #HIV #diagnostics #treatment #Prevention #PrEP #ARVs #longacting #cabotegravir #lenacapavir #doxy-prep #doxy-pep #choicemanifesto

Ben got together recently at the UN with the representatives of Frontline AIDS’ community-based organization partners from Cambodia, Ukraine and Namibia to get a grip on why civil society groups are increasingly being excluded from international negotiations and high- level meetings, what we all need to do to rectify this situation - and how Frontline AIDS partners continue to be at the sharp end of innovation and care for people affected by HIV. Ben’s guests are Choub Sok Chamreun Executive Director KHANA, Cambodia Zahed Islam, Director Supply Management Alliance for Public Health, Ukraine Dr. Ntombi Muchuchuti, Executive Director, ARASA, Namibia https://frontlineaids.org https://frontlineaids.org/we-have-an-impact-in/asia-and-eastern-europe/cambodia https://aph.org.ua/en/home https://arasa.info https://global-listening.org https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com https://www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast #UNGA #Communitybasedorganisations #CBOs #civilsociety #highlevelsessions #pandemicspreparedness #tuberculosis #universalhealthcoverage #cambodia #ukraine #namibia

Recorded in MTV Studios in South Africa at the end of November, we look back at an insanely busy year for the MTV Staying Alive Foundation in creating content to help young people to make their own decisions about their health in Africa and South Asia, and reflect on big news for its future in 2023. Ben and Yvette chat with other members of the South African Board as well as podcast regular Georgia Arnold.  Guests Stephanie Ndlovu, Co-Chair, MTV Staying Alive Foundation Monde Twala, General Manager, Paramount Africa Georgia Arnold, Senior Vice President Social Responsibility Paramount Global and Executive Director, MTV Staying Alive Foundation. https://www.mtvstayingalive.org https://paramount-africa.com https://www.paramount.com https://m.youtube.com/@TheNdlovusUncut https://latobyveresources-pozie.business.site https://www.unaids.org #mtvstayingalive #mtvshuga #shugadownsouth #pozie #southafrica #HIV #AIDS #sexualhealth #contentcreation #theNdolovusUncut 

It’s obvious really, that you can’t treat your way out of a pandemic without the right diagnostics to tell you who is infected, and with which variant of virus or bacterium - and in this episode Ben chats with two leading experts on how laboratory and point of care diagnostics form the essential backbone to any effective infectious disease public health program. Sponsored by Roche Molecular. Ben is joined by Dr. Tamar Tchelidze, and Dr. Ben La Brot, physicians from Roche Molecular Systems Inc, both with deep frontline expertise in combating pandemics. https://www.who.int https://www.unaids.org/en https://www.cdc.gov https://diagnostics.roche.com https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com #infectiousdisease #pandemics #covid #HIV #AIDS #tb #malaria #pandemicsresponse #diagnostics #laboratory #treatment #testing #prevention #screening #PrEP #injectables

Ben is joined by two friends of the pod, Christine Stegling, Deputy Director of UNAIDS, and Vuyiseka Dubula, Department Head, Community Rights & Gender at the Global Fund, to reflect on what this week’s developments at the WHA, mean for the global AIDS response, and why the lessons of HIV do not seem to have been learned in access to medicines and pandemics preparation. And that's a wrap from the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland! Thanks for joining us! https://www.unaids.org/en https://www.theglobalfund.org/en #WHA77 #HIV #AIDS #pandemicspreparedness #accesstomedicines

The Global Listening Project has teamed up with the Global Health Diplomats and A Shot In The Arm Podcast, to bring you the release of the Project’s new 70 country 70,000 people study into how public trust in governments and health policies have been affected by COVID-19. It’s the first data set of this size to capture comprehensive information about people’s sense of preparedness for future crises. Coming just before the Munich Security Conference, Co-host Ben Plumley catches up with GLP founder, Professor Heidi Larson in Bengaluru, along with friend of the podcast, Prasada Rao JVR, former Health Secretary of India, and Professor Balaji Parthasarthy, International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore, to explore why we are witnessing a global trust crisis - and why it its urgent for human security to address this.  https://global-listening.org https://www.iiitb.ac.in https://securityconference.org/en https://securityconference.org/en/publications/munich-security-report-2024 #security #humansecurity #globalsecurity #globalhealthsecurity #pandemicpreparedness #climatedisruption #conflict #trust #india #munichsecurityconference 

In a rare moment of navel-gazing, Ben catches up with friend of the pod Anto Neosoul - host of the Unlock Your Soul Podcast, and Nya Mona Muchemi - host of the hit podcast AfriWetu on how podcasting is democratizing content-creation, challenging harmful social attitudes and practices, and fighting back against misinformation that clutters too much of our digital feeds these days. Unlock Your Soul Podcast https://linktr.ee/unlockyoursoulpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6fab4516-7486-42c0-8833-59512c08ae61 AfriWetu https://linktr.ee/afriwetu?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9bfae089-edbd-4d3d-9e69-20c32d592c5a A Shot In the Arm Podcast https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com Directed and produced by Nick Mutuma at Giraffe @shotbygiraffe. Executive Producer Erik Espera of NewsDocMedia https://newsdocmedia.com #podcasts #kenyanpodcasters #africanpodcasts #podcastcreation #africanpov #localstorytelling #uncensoredstorytelling#africanhistory #truthtopower

Jeff Sturchio catches up with friend of the pod, Dr. Meg Doherty, WHO’s Director of HIV, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. It has been a busy week at the Munich AIDS Conference for the World Health Organization, and Jeff gets Meg to unpack their conference program, particularly the release global data on HIV, viral hepatitis and STIs. 

Our first episode from the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva Switzerland, sees us introducing a new host, Jeff Sturchio, who walks Ben through the key issues to watch this week - top of the list are the precarious future of the pandemics treaty and the WHO’s first investment round. https://www.who.int/about/accountability/governance/world-health-assembly https://www.who.int/news/item/28-03-2024-who-member-states-agree-to-resume-negotiations-aimed-at-finalizing-the-world-s-first-pandemic-agreement https://www.who.int/about/funding/invest-in-who https://who.foundation https://www.unaids.org #WHA77 #WorldHealthAssembly #WHO #pandemicstreaty #pandemicsaccord #WHOInvestmentRound #UNAIDS

Episode Title: World AIDS Day 2024: Human Rights In Action Against HIV Guests: Hon. Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, Deputy Minister Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, South Africa Dr. Mandeep Dhaliwal, Director of the HIV and Health Group, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Description: In this powerful episode of A Shot in the Arm Podcast, host Ben Plumley dives deep into the intersection of human rights and global health with two inspiring leaders: Honorable Deputy Minister Steve Letsike from South Africa and Dr. Mandeep Dhaliwal, head of HIV at the UN Development Programme (UNDP) — Together, they explore the evolving HIV response, challenges in addressing stigma and discrimination, and the critical role of governance and community leadership in achieving the global goal of ending AIDS as a public health crisis by 2030. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The Hon. Steve Letsike’s transition from LGBTQ+ and HIV activist to a key governmental leader. Dr. Mandeep Dhaliwal’s insights on the UNDP's role in driving global change in HIV policies and human rights advocacy. How human rights are intrinsically linked to HIV prevention and care. The global and local implications of criminalization and stigma on HIV responses, with examples from countries like South Africa and Uganda. The significance of integrating diverse issues like gender-based violence, poverty, and structural inequalities into the fight against HIV. Key Moments: [00:01:08] Hon. Steve Letsike reflects on moving from activism to governance. [00:10:52] Dr. Mandeep Dhaliwal discusses how governance and policies shape HIV responses globally. [00:22:22] Connecting human rights to effective HIV prevention and care strategies. [00:27:15] The balance between donor aid reliance and self-sustained national HIV programs. [00:30:22] The path toward achieving the goal of ending AIDS by 2030 and the obstacles that remain. Notable Quotes: "Governments belong to the people. We all have to contribute differently to achieve a just and equal society." - Hon. Steve Letsike "Without human rights, we won't realize the potential of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030." - Dr. Mandeep Dhaliwal   Subscribe for more episodes focusing on global health equity and innovation!   Follow us on Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts. #WorldAIDSDay2024 #EndAIDS2030 #HumanRights #GlobalHealth #UNAIDS #HIVAwareness #UNDP

Y-Isha Raphael asks two young Kenyan content creators how gender social norms are changing in a rapidly-evolving world of instagram and TikTok after COVID lockdowns. And they ask the tough question: are men really still the providers in 21st century Kenya? Y-Isha Raphael @shesinprogress.sa Claudia naisabwa @Claudia_naisabwa Narayan mbugua @_na.rayan _ This podcast was recorded at Shujaaz as part of a collaboration with the Global Listening Project and LVCT Health, with funding from The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It was produced and directed by Nick Mutuma and the team at Giraffe @shotbygiraffe https://global-listening.org https://www.shujaazinc.com https://lvcthealth.org https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com #menaretheproviders #mentalhealth #kenyayouth #giraffe #shujaazkenya #contentcreation #youthledstories #kenyacontent #storytelling #sprinklesprinkle #nairobiyouth #nairobicontent #socialnorms #genderstereotypes #nairobiinfluencer

Hosts: Ben Plumley, Yvette Raphael Guest: Gregg Gonsalves Recorded in: Tembisa Mall, Greater Johannesburg, South Africa & New Haven, Connecticut, USA   Welcome to the first A Shot in the Arm podcast of 2025! In this powerful episode, Ben Plumley is joined by co-host Yvette Raphael and Yale professor & activist Gregg Gonsalves to unpack critical global health and equity issues amidst the shifting political landscape.   From the unraveling of public health commitments to rising misinformation, we ask: Are we living in a coup yet? Our guests reflect on the past, draw lessons from the HIV/AIDS movement, and strategize about the road ahead in fighting for public health and human rights.   Key Topics:  [00:00] Welcome & Introductions  [00:50] The US’s commitment to global health: Is it unraveling?  [02:00] Yvette’s 50th birthday & 25 years of living with HIV  [04:00] Misinformation, stigma, and fear in HIV advocacy today  [06:45] The US’s attack on LGBTQ+ health and the implications for global funding  [10:30] RFK Jr. and the growing anti-science movement  [15:40] Is there a method to this madness? Or just chaos?  [22:15] Lessons from the HIV/AIDS movement: How activists fought back  [30:00] The collapse of USAID and its impact on African healthcare  [38:30] Mobilizing the private sector & faith-based organizations  [41:00] The power of digital activism: TikTok, Instagram & misinformation  [45:00] Protest & activism: What tactics work in 2025?  [50:00] Final thoughts: Solidarity, hope & making “beautiful trouble”   Takeaways: The rollback of global health initiatives, including HIV/AIDS funding, could have devastating effects worldwide.  History has shown that activism works—we must organize, mobilize, and push back.  The fight for public health is interconnected with the fight for democracy and human rights.  Digital media and grassroots organizing will be key tools in countering misinformation and mobilizing support.  Now is the time for action, unity, and resistance.   Join the conversation: What are your thoughts on the current state of public health?   Subscribe & share this episode to keep the movement strong!   Follow & Connect: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast Bluesky: @ashotinthearm.bsky.social @ben-plumleybsky.social Instagram: @ashotinthearmpodcast TikTok: @ashotinthearmpodcast Links: Youtube: www.youtube.com/@ledbydonkeys Bluesky: @gregggonsalves.bsky.social   #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #HIVAdvocacy #Activism #Podcast #AShotInTheArm #HealthEquity #HIV #LGBTQHealth #USAID #ScienceMatters

In the aftermath of COVID lockdowns, how have health, career and life opportunities changed for Kenyan teenage girls & young women? ”Twende (let’s go) Out” with Heidi Larson’s Global Listening Project in Nairobi to understand how changing social norms are helping - and hindering the country’s post-COVID generation of young people.  Guests: Lilian Otiso, Executive Director, LVCT Health Farida Nzilani, Digital Manager, Shujaaz Inc. Ante Neosoul, Musician, DJ, TV and Radio Host, Podcaster, @antoneosoul Links: https://listeningproject.global https://lvcthealth.org https://www.shujaazinc.com https://one2onekenya.org https://nsdcc.go.ke https://www.vaccineconfidence.org https://orb-international.com https://www.researchplusafrica.com/index.html https://africori.to/welcome2mysouldeluxe https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mantalk-ke/id1541453976 On-site production and direction by Nick Mutuma and team at Giraffe Africa Productions Ltd. @shotbygiraffe Thanks also to https://nairobistreetkitchen.com And special shout to our favorite social media influencer Shujaaz’s @TheDJBoyie  #HIV #socialnorms #teenagegirls #gendernorms #sexualreproductivehealth #COVID #unplannedpregnancy#familyplanning #genderbasedviolence -- Youtube video version: https://youtu.be/n5L5iT24j7E

Ben sits down with Elisha Dunn-Georgiou from the Global Health Council to reflect on decisions made, agreements missed, and funding committed to at the 77th WHA in Geneva, Switzerland.

Yvette and Ben meet Gilead’s Dr. Moupali Das to discuss the latest clinical trial results for a new prevention technology that reduces HIV transmission by 100 percent in women. How did the research go and what plans does the company have to provide for the 100s of thousands of girls and women in need across Africa?

In California, the public sector accounts for 75% of the state’s healthcare funding - with a wide diversity of needs, priories, cultures and access to healthcare. In this episode, we meet Sandra R. Hernández, MD, President and CEO of the California Health Care Foundation to explore innovations in healthcare delivery to expand access for all, particularly low income and marginalized communities - a model for the rest of the country? A Shot In The Arm Podcast is a member of the Health Podcast Network and is a project of the Ikana Health Action Lab.  Learn more about Sandra Hernandez MD: https://www.chcf.org/person/sandra-r-hernandez For more information about the California Health Care Foundation: https://www.chcf.org For more information visit: https://www.coveredca.com https://www.dhcs.ca.gov https://sfcommunityhealth.org https://nam.edu https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com https://healthpodcastnetwork.com/ https://www.ikanahealth.com/ #SandraHernandez #CHCF #CHCFHealthPoll #healthequity #inclusion #undocumented #FQHCs #CoveredCalifornia #MediCal #CalAIM #StateHealthPolicy #HIV #mentalhealth #COVID19

In today’s CROI episode, Yvette and Ben chat with Professor Monica Gandhi, UCSF and medical director of SF General’s famous Ward 86, exploring what the science at CROI is telling us about the links and disconnects between HIV, COVID, Mpox and other infectious disease threats - and what it all means for every day people trying to navigate lockdowns, prevention choices and treatment options. https://www.croiconference.org https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com https://www.ucsf.edu https://www.avac.org https://apha.org.za https://www.niaid.nih.gov https://www.cdc.gov https://www.iasusa.org https://www.unaids.org https://www.state.gov/pepfar #CROI_2023 #HIV #Mpox #COVID #MABs #longacting #prevention #treatment #vaccine #pandemics

Just prior to AIDS 2022, Ben sat down with Steve Morrison, one of the world’s leading thinkers on how health fits into new trends in global security. He shares his views on the impact of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, COVID-19 and other current and future infectious outreaks on nations’ security.  Guest: J. Stephen Morrison, Senior Pice President at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Director of its Global Health Policy Center. https://www.csis.org/people/j-stephen-morrison #CSIS #globalsecurity #globalhealthsecurity #pandemics #pandemicspreparation #pandemicsresponse #HIV #AIDS #malaria #tb #covid

Recently-appointed new Executive Director of Frontline AIDS, Robin Gorna, and Cindy Kelemi, Executive Director of Bonela (Botswana Network on Ethics, Law & HIV/AIDS) meet up with Ben in New York to discuss the future of the global AIDS response, and the pressure on community based organizations to do more on the frontlines - with less resources. https://frontlineaids.org https://bonela.org https://global-listening.org https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com https://www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast #HIV #AIDS #communitybasedorganizations #CBOs #endingAIDS #humanrights #accesstohealthcare

Have you had your seasonal flu vaccine? What about your updated COVID vaccine, or the new RSV vaccine? Ben chats with James Mansi from Moderna and Podcast regular, Yvette Raphael about the opportunities - and challenges - of protecting people with seasonal vaccines and building trust in the science behind those vaccines. Guests: James Mansi, Vice President, Medical Affairs USA, Moderna Yvette Raphael, Executive Director, Advocates for the Prevention of HIV in Africa (APHA) For more information: https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/index.html https://www.modernatx.com https://www.apha.org.za https://global-listening.org Watch Yvette’s South African PSA on COVID vaccinations  https://youtu.be/REPHob9HXNU?si=wPlFhi9EyIzA_0Wl #tripledemic2023 #influenza #COVID #RSV #seasonalvaccine #trust #protection #mRNA #science #communities 

The first full day of #aids2024, sees Ben and Jeff reflecting on the some powerful presentations from the opening plenary - all while Yvette is off chairing sessions of her own. Then friend of the pod, Emily Bass joins Ben and Jeff to discuss the perilous state of the largest funder of HIV services - the US tax payer, through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.  https://www.iasociety.org/conferences/aids2024 https://www.unaids.org/en https://www.state.gov/pepfar-aids-2024 https://thinkglobalhealth.org https://phc.org.ua/en https://www.tht.org.uk #aids2024 #HIV #diagnostics #treatment #Prevention #PrEP #ARVs #bipartisan #pepfar #protest #puttingpeoplefirst

Ben is joined by two giants of global health diplomacy, Ambassadors Mark Dybul and Eric Goosby, to take stock of how resilient the world is in sustaining existing infectious disease responses and preparing for future pandemic threats, by building on existing infrastructure - particularly optimized lab-based diagnostic networks. A Shot In the Arm Podcast is a member of the Health Podcast Network, and is a project of the Global Health Reporting Center. This episode is brought to you with the kind support of Roche Diagnostics.  Guests Ambassador Mark Dybul, Co-Director of the Center for Global Health Practice and Impact and Professor in the Department of Medicine at Georgetown University Ambassador Eric Goosby, Professor of Medicine and Director of Global Health Delivery and Diplomacy, Institute for Global Health Sciences, UCSF. https://cghpi.georgetown.edu https://globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu https://theindependentpanel.org https://www.state.gov/pepfar https://www.theglobalfund.org/en https://cop27.eg #pandemics #HIV #AIDS #TB #Malaria #COVID #climatecrisis #onehealth #COP27 #WHO #UNAIDS #GlobalFund #PEPFAR #Diagnostics #Vaccines #Treatments #Laboratories #PointOfCare #Monitoring #Infectiousdisease #globalhealthdiplomacy #resilience

Global Health Diplomats | Two weeks of Trump: Our Reaction Welcome to Global Health Diplomats, a special project of A Shot in the Arm Podcast, brought to you with the support of the John Martin Foundation. Host Ben Plumley joins Ambassador Eric Goosby to discuss the shocking recent announcements from the U.S. administration regarding foreign aid, global health funding, and the withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO). With sweeping stop-work orders on PEPFAR, USAID, and State Department programs, the global health community is in turmoil. How will these changes impact HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and global health diplomacy? Can we find a path forward, or is this a wholesale dismantling of decades of U.S. leadership in global health? Ben and Eric also discuss the domestic implications of the administration’s controversial policies, including temporary disruptions in federally funded healthcare programs, attacks on transgender rights, and the controversial nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Episode Highlights & Timestamps [00:00:15] Introduction from the Mall of Africa, South Africa [00:01:42] Uncertainty and anxiety over U.S. foreign aid decisions [00:02:36] The importance of U.S. global health funding—how much influence does it really have? [00:03:45] Is there a method to the madness, or is this a chaotic approach to policy? [00:06:40] PEPFAR’s funding threat: How a stop-work order could dismantle 23 years of progress [00:09:15] The attack on "soft power"—is the U.S. retreating from global leadership? [00:12:40] Will the Trump administration engage in dialogue, or is this a unilateral shift? [00:14:55] The devastating consequences of withdrawing from the WHO [00:19:06] The impact on partner countries—will they be left to pick up the pieces? [00:22:22] The chaos surrounding U.S. domestic health programs [00:28:53] The rollback of transgender rights and its broader implications [00:34:59] HHS nominee RFK Jr.—a deeply controversial choice [00:41:55] What’s next? A call for pragmatic dialogue and action The stakes for global health, HIV/AIDS funding, and human rights have never been higher. What can advocates, organizations, and individuals do in the face of these challenges? Listen in as we break it all down. 🔔 Subscribe for More Global Health Insights! 📌 Follow us wherever you get your podcasts 📌 Like & Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast 🎥 Produced & Directed by Erik Espera of NewsDoc Media 🎙 Supported by The John Martin Foundation Imara Jones on MSNBC - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8YRnAyU #GlobalHealth #PEPFAR #PublicHealth #HIV #WHO #USPolitics #ForeignAid #TrumpAdministration #LGBTQRights #TransRights #HHS #AIDSPolicy #HealthDiplomacy

In this first episode of 2025, A Shot in the Arm Podcast host Ben Plumley explores the major global health challenges and opportunities for the year ahead. He covers topics like politics in global health, innovations in HIV treatment, pandemic preparedness, and strategies for building trust in healthcare systems. Discussion Highlights: [00:00:00] Introduction Ben welcomes listeners to the new year, setting the stage for an exciting year of accessible global health content. He encourages viewers to subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel for expanded content. [00:01:00] Policy vs. Politics Ben discusses the growing tension between policy and politics in global health, with examples from HIV denialism in South Africa and the impact of Brexit on healthcare. [00:03:00] Trans Rights and Health Equity  A new podcast series will address the challenges faced by the global trans community and explain why trans rights are essential for everyone. [00:04:00] HIV in 2025 Updates on groundbreaking HIV treatments, including capsid inhibitors for long-term injections. Ben also explores the future of PEPFAR, the Global Fund, and the rhetoric around ending AIDS by 2030. [00:06:30] Pandemic Preparedness The risks of avian flu (H5N1) are highlighted, along with lessons learned from COVID-19. Ben discusses the importance of vaccine manufacturing hubs and progress on the WHO pandemic treaty. [00:09:00] Innovations in Healthcare Exciting developments in cancer treatments, viral hepatitis research, and inflammation studies. These advancements offer hope for improving global health outcomes. [00:10:30] Elderly Care Personal reflections on caregiving and a preview of an upcoming episode on the outdated systems of elderly care. [00:11:40] Building Trust in Health Systems Ben reflects on insights from the Global Listening Project, which studied trust in medical institutions and how to combat misinformation. Check out the results of its country survey at https://global-listening.org/societal-preparedness-insights [00:13:00] Social Media and Misinformation A critical look at the role of social media in spreading health misinformation and the need for better communication strategies. [00:17:00] Partnerships for Change Ben explores collaborations with business leaders and religious organizations to address gender norms and promote health equity. [00:18:30] Expanding the Podcast’s Reach Plans to collaborate with other podcasts and bring diverse voices to global health discussions. Check out Devex at https://www.devex.com Key Takeaways: Global health faces immense challenges in 2025, from political polarization to misinformation. Innovations in treatments are promising, but equitable access and building trust in health systems remain top priorities. Listener Engagement: What topics should we explore this year? Share your ideas on BlueSky, Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube. Credits: Hosted by Ben Plumley. Directed and produced by Erik Espera (NewsDoc Media) with production coordination by Y-Isha Raphael. Call to Action: Like, follow, and subscribe to A Shot in the Arm Podcast on your favorite platforms. Join us in tackling the biggest health challenges of 2025 and stay engaged for more episodes!

COVID-19 has upended society, from vaccine inequity, to healthcare and to the way we work. In this #aids2022 podcast, we look at how one San Francisco Bay Area-based multinational - Chevron - has responded to COVID-19, by building on its heritage of partnerships forged over 30 years of the AIDS response. Joining Ben, are friends of the podcast: Dr. Huma Abbasi, Chief Medical Officer, Chevron Dr. Chinwe Okala, Lead Physician Chevron Nigeria Ambassador Eric Goosby, UCSF and UN Special Envoy on TB Lance Toma, CEO of the SF Community Health Center Chris Collins, CEO of Friends of the Global Fight Sally Ethelston, Director, Resource Mobilization and Outreach, Malaria Vaccines #COVID19 #HIV #AIDS #TB #malaria #business #partnerships #community #ESG #corporateresponsibility

With the #PUTPEOPLEFIRST being the call to action here at the International Aids Society Conference 2024, youth advocate Sinentlantla Gogela catches up with Y-isha Raphael about the work she has been doing at the conference, her views on the current state of youth activism and advocacy.  Sinentlantla Gogela is one of the current APHA CHAMPIONS based in South Africa, passionate about uplifting her community, keeping young girls period positive and taking all the haters to task be it in meeting rooms or on social media. She is a student at UWC pursuing her BA in physiotherapy and psychology and hoping to use that education to further her community work and advocacy. Together they delve into the complexities of young African people taking on these big issues, keeping up with their mental health and standing up for their peers.

In the first episode, “21st Century Prevention,” host Ben Plumley explores the future of HIV prevention with guest, Gloria Lockett, co-founder of California’s Prostitute Education Project (CALPEP). The future isn’t just biomedical, its about incorporating new medicines and diagnostic tests into education and prevention outreach with communities most affected by HIV.We also meet Venezuelan human rights lawyer, MaryAnn Torres, the head of ICASO, to learn more about how the political and economic crisis is having a devastating impact on the health of everyday citizens. Its a story of medicines stolen by the government, and lives put at risk.For more information, see the following links A Shot in the Arm websitewww.ashotinthearmpodcast.comCalifornia Prostitute's Education Projecthttps://www.calpep.orgICASOhttp://icaso.orgHIVhttps://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basicshttps://www.avert.org/about-hiv-aids/worried-about-hivhttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/hiv-aids/what-are-symptoms-hivaidshttps://aidforaids.org/ HIV Treatmenthttps://www.preventionaccess.org/ HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)https://prepfacts.org/https://www.lovefoundation.or.th/https://preptaiwan.org/https://www.gileadadvancingaccess.com/Venezuela https://www.icrc.org/en/where-we-work/americas/venezuela------A Shot in the Arm Podcast is produced by:www.newsdocmedia.comwww.hunuvatglobal.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and follow us at:Twitter: @shotarmpodcastFacebook: @shotarmpodcastRead Ben's blog posts at:www.hunuvatglobal.com/blogwww.ashotinthearmpodcast.com/blog

In the latest episode of A Shot In The Arm Podcast, we explore how much money is needed to end global infectious disease, and talk with the Head of Friends of the Global Fight, Chris Collins about how to protect and nurture US investment in  the Global Fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria.This episode gets down and dirty about the money - how much funding is needed to end infectious disease, who much is currently being spent, and how to get the US Congress to sustain its investment in global health. The US is by far, the largest donor in infectious disease in the world. We explore with Chris Collins, Head of the Friends of the Global Fight how to build support in Congress, the private sector and the general public. I hope you enjoy the podcast. You can find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Spotify and Stitcher. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook @shotarmpodcast. Be sure to subscribe, and if you like us, give us five stars! A Shot In the Arm is brought to you by NewsDoc Media and Hunuvat Global. -----Links you may find interesting: www.friendsofthefight.org www.theglobalfund.org  https://lee.house.gov/ https://pelosi.house.gov/  https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/ https://cox.house.gov/ https://www.harris.senate.gov/ https://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/ https://www.kff.org/ http://www.gbchealth.org/ If you are concerned, or want to learn more about HIV testing, prevention and treatment:http://www.thebody.com https://www.calpep.org/ https://sfcommunityhealth.org/ https://prepfacts.org/prep/the-basics/

We meet Yvette Raphael, the internationally acclaimed South African HIV, Women’s Rights and science activist. She tells her own story of HIV, and how she and a group of women have radically changed the response to HIV prevention and treatment in the country with the highest rates of HIV in the world. She also talks about her fight for women’s empowerment and survival. We also cast our eye across the research in biotechnology and research that is making the news this week. References You May Find Useful: AVAC IPPF International Partnerships for Microbcides https://www.tballiance.org/ https://www.preventionaccess.org/https://tac.org.zahttp://thetotalshutdown.org.za/ The People Vs Patriarchyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAoPFeObqe4 If you are concerned, or want to learn more about HIV testing, prevention and treatment:http://www.thebody.com https://www.calpep.org/ https://sfcommunityhealth.org/ https://prepfacts.org/prep/the-basics/ and of course… Pet Shop Boys

The world is already fighting epidemics - what can we learn from our responses to Ebola and HIV to prepare and anticipate future epidemics? In this special live recording at San Francisco’s Commonwealth Club, we talk with Peter Piot and Heidi Larson of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. *This week's episode was recorded live from the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on April 25th, 2019.You might find these links helpful: www.lsthm.ac.uk www.calpep.org http://sph.berkeley.edu/ https://globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/ http://www.csueastbay.edu/ http://med.stanford.edu/ https://www.commonwealthclub.org/ www.sfchc.org www.sfaf.org https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/index.html And if you want to know more about HIV: https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basicsAs always, you can find us at Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play Music, and on Facebook and Twitter @shotarmpodcast. Subscribe, and if you like us, remember to give us five stars!

This week David Evans, internationally respected treatment and science literacy expert, joins us from Pasadena, CA as we explore how healthcare might be delivered in the USA. We look at some proposals for Medicare for All that are on the table, and how different strategies led by the public sector and - or the private sector might be implemented. David explains why it's really important for community organizations providing infectious disease services - particularly HIV - to take notice now. Many of the drugs we use are coming off patent, and this will have major consequences for funding, if we are not prepared. Links you might find useful: https://pnhp.org/what-is-single-payer/ https://www.npr.org/2019/04/13/712997046/examining-sanders-medicare-for-all-proposal https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/2/22/18234606/warren-child-care-universal-2020 https://www.nhs.uk/ https://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/pdf/Workplace-Health-Program-Definition-and-Description.pdf http://www.gbchealth.org/and of course…Pet Shop Boys You can find us atApple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle Play Musicand on Facebook and Twitter @shotarmpodcast. Subscribe, and if you like us, remember to give us five stars!

A new episode of A Shot In The Arm is out! This week, host Ben Plumley and treatment literacy advocate, David Evans, look at the state of antibiotic research, and why the world desperately needs both new antibiotics, and change the cavalier way it uses the antibiotics it already has. From the way we treat diseases, clean our homes and grow our food, antibiotics have been a central part of our lives since the 1940s. We also look recently passed laws in some southern states that will severely restrict women’s reproductive rights, and what we need to do right now to protect the right to choose.You may find these links useful:www.who.intwww.cdc.govhttps://www.google.com/amp/www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/issue-briefs/2019/03/tracking-the-global-pipeline-of-antibiotics-in-development%3Famp%3D1https://www.plannedparenthood.org/https://yellowhammerfund.org/https://www.arc-southeast.org/and of course…Pet Shop Boys You can find us atApple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle Play Musicand on Facebook and Twitter @shotarmpodcast. Subscribe, and if you like us, remember to give us five stars!

A new episode of A Shot In The Arm Podcast is out!I chat with Georgia Arnold, one of the world’s leading experts on communicating public health messages through digital and social media. She is the founder and Executive Director of MTV Staying Alive Foundation and one of the giants of the business response to aids. You may also hear the occasional bark from Copper, a mature Golden Retriever mix, who has been hanging out with us recently. He is a huge MTV fan.Read the full article on our website:https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com/podcast-1/episode-07-staying-aliveFor more information, please visit: http://www.mtvstayingalive.org/ https://www.mtvshuga.com/ If you are concerned, or want to learn more about HIV testing, prevention and treatment:http://www.thebody.com https://www.calpep.org/ https://sfcommunityhealth.org/ https://prepfacts.org/prep/the-basics/If you are concerned about unwanted pregnancies, and reproductive health justice: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ In Indiana and Kentucky: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-indiana-kentucky and of course… Pet Shop Boys You can find us at:Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle Podcastsand on Facebook and Twitter @shotarmpodcast. Subscribe, and if you like us, remember to give us five stars!

A new episode of A Shot In The Arm is out! This week it is just me.  I tell the story of Pangaea Global AIDS, a global non profit think tank and technical assistance agency that I had to be the privilege to lead for seven years, and which closed in 2017. Its a tough but ultimately positive story. Many listeners have urged me to reflected on the contribution of non-profit, non governmental organizations, what they do and what happens when they know they need to pack up shop...Read the rest of the article on our webpage: http://bit.ly/asita_s01ep08References You May Find Useful: AVAC IPPF International Partnerships for Microbcides https://www.tballiance.org/ https://www.preventionaccess.org/ https://tac.org.za https://womendeliver.org/ If you are concerned, or want to learn more about HIV testing, prevention and treatment:http://www.thebody.com https://www.calpep.org/ https://sfcommunityhealth.org/ https://prepfacts.org/prep/the-basics/ And for some groovy British Indie Pop from the 1990s that is still going strong, may I suggest Saint Etienne http://www.saintetienne.com/ You can find us at:Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle Podcastsand on Facebook and Twitter @shotarmpodcast. Subscribe, and if you like us, remember to give us five stars!

In our latest episode, the clash of two worlds; the possible and the struggle. We are confronted with the insane disparity between a world ripe with potential with the swipe of a smart phone,  and a world that is fighting for basic access to a fifty year old contraceptive technology and links to HIV prevention for African women.  Ben chats with Sean Howell, co-founder of the LGBT social media site Hornet App and Chair of the LGBT Foundation. With all the concerns about privacy and political hacking, social and digital media may seem a curious place to disclose your HIV status, that you are U=U (undetectable equals untransmittable) or that you are on PrEP. Yet, that is exactly the future Sean is building. Join us as we have a rollercoaster of a conversation, up and down the insanely fast-moving world of technology that will affect the health and wellness of everyone. But just beforehand, Ben catches up with South African HIV and women's rights activist, Yvette Raphael, recorded from Durban, South Africa. We met Yvette in the 3rd episode of the podcast, and she is in Durban for the South African HIV Conference. She gives us a direct update on the results of the largest trial ever of just under 8000 women across eastern and southern Africa - looking at whether different contraceptive options affect their risk of HIV transmission. The trial is called ECHO and the bottom line is that a woman's risk of getting HIV is not negatively impacted by whichever contraceptive she takes. This is huge news and can't be ignored by governments and funders. It must transform the way HIV and family planning work together, particularly across sub Saharan Africa. Links you may find useful: AVAC https://hornet.com/abouthttp://video.wired.com/watch/blockchain-explained IPPF International Partnerships for Microbcides https://www.tballiance.org/ https://www.preventionaccess.org/ https://tac.org.za https://womendeliver.org/  If you are concerned, or want to learn more about HIV testing, prevention and treatment: http://www.thebody.com https://www.calpep.org/ https://sfcommunityhealth.org/ And for your delight: http://www.nilerodgers.com/about/projects/chic https://www.earthwindandfire.com/You can find us at:Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle Podcastsand on Facebook and Twitter @shotarmpodcast. Subscribe, and if you like us, remember to give us five stars!

In this episode we meet Democrat Congressman TJ Cox.  TJ was part of the Democrat wave that retook the House of Representatives in 2018. He is progressive and passionate about healthcare for all, immigrants' rights and diversity. He is also the first Filipino American to be elected from California to the House of Representatives. We love him because he knows the district he represents. District 21, in the California’s Central Valley,  is the country’s largest producer of milk, but it is also the largest producer of meth. TJ understands the challenges, but he is also laser-focused on helping his constituents seize the opportunities in biotechnology and agriculture that will transform their health and prosperity.

Recorded live on June 26th, 2019 at the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center.A Shot In the Arm Podcast was invited to co-host a short reception and panel discussion about the sexual health and human rights of marginalized communities around the globe. MODERATORBen Plumley, A Shot in the Arm Podcast SPEAKERSGeorge Ayala, MPactGlobal Action for Gay Men's Health and RightsJulie Dorf, The Council for Global EqualityAna Montano, AIDS Legal Referral Panel (ALRP)Nicole Santamarìa, El/La Para Trans Latinas — MPACT www.mpactglobal.orgCenter for Legal Equality www.globalequality.orgAIDS Legal Referral Panel (ALRP) www.alrp.orgEl/la Para Trans Latinas www.ellaparatranslatinas.orgOakland LGBTQ Community Center https://www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.orgIf you are concerned, or want to learn more about HIV testing, prevention and treatment:The Body CALPEP SF Community Health Center ICASO International Treatment Preparedness Coalition For your delight: https://www.facebook.com/Rosenstolz/ You can find us at: Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle Podcasts

A Shot In the Arm is in Mexico for five special podcasts in association with the International AIDS Society at its IAS2019 clinical science conference. We share the key news coming off the conference floor and beyond, with a range of guests from around the world.  Covering the latest developments in Ebola, TB and HIV testing, prevention and treatment, we offer our unique insights into the state of the world’s responses to global pandemics.Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/2UWfVnn Google Podcastshttp://bit.ly/2VKPxdm iHeart Radiohttp://bit.ly/ashotinthearmpodcast Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/2VJ6Rj9Stitcher http://bit.ly/2IwnSt5YouTubehttp://bit.ly/asita_youtube

In this special episode at IAS 2019, we chat with Gregg Alton, Gilead’s Chief Patient Officer, on his twenty year career as a leader of the global access to medicines movement. Whether you love the industry or not, Gregg has had an incredible impact, and we reflect on where the movement - and he - go from here.Video version:Facebookhttp://bit.ly/asita_fb_s01ep13 YouTubehttps://youtu.be/wr1TTnDMnUE You can find also find us from all good purveyors of podcasts: Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/2UWfVnn Google Podcastshttp://bit.ly/2VKPxdm iHeart Radiohttp://bit.ly/ashotinthearmpodcast Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/2VJ6Rj9Stitcher http://bit.ly/2IwnSt5YouTubehttp://bit.ly/asita_youtube

In this episode, Yvette and Ben reflect on the latest news out of IAS 2019, with A. Toni Young, Executive Director of Community Education Group. It’s a wild and moving ride, as we talk memory books, funerals, life-saving treatment and the passion to keep fighting the global aids epidemic.Video version:Facebookhttp://bit.ly/asita_fb_s01ep14 You can find also find us from all good purveyors of podcasts:A Shot in the Arm Podcast Website:http://bit.ly/asita_s01ep14 Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/2UWfVnn Google Podcastshttp://bit.ly/2VKPxdm iHeart Radiohttp://bit.ly/ashotinthearmpodcast Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/2VJ6Rj9Stitcher http://bit.ly/2IwnSt5YouTube Channelhttp://bit.ly/asita_youtube

In this episode, we chat with Dr Andrew Ball, Director of the World Health Organization’s Department of HIV, Viral Hepatitis and STIs, and celebrated implement science researcher, Definite Nhamo, from the Pangaea Zimbabwe AIDS Trust. 

What the threat of deportation of a young California woman receiving life saving treatment developed in the US for a rare genetic condition, and the approval of a new drug to treat highly resistant tuberculosis, tell us about the state of biopharmaceutical research and human rights in the twenty first century.

In this new episode, launched on World AIDS Day 2019, we meet Cristina Tato, Associate Director of the CZ Biohub Infectious Disease Rapid Response Team, and explore the lessons learned from the AIDS epidemic, and how societies need to prepare for new outbreaks.--- A Shot in the Arm Podcast Webpage - http://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.comFacebook: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_fbvideosYouTube: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_youtubeApple Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_appleGoogle Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_googleSpotify - http://bit.ly/asita_spotifyiHeart Radio - http://bit.ly/asita_iheartStitcher - http://bit.ly/asita_stitcherTuneIn (and Alexa enabled devices) - http://bit.ly/asita_tuneinRSS Feed - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/276933.rss

In this new episode, we explore with internationally respected lawyer and human rights advocate, Kathleen Fisher, how lawyers and activists came together to force the city of San Francisco and state of California to respond to the aids response with evidence, not prejudice. As we redouble the global fight against AIDS, and prepare for future pandemics, we ask what can we the harm reduction movement to reduce HIV infection in people who inject drugs teach us?--- A Shot in the Arm Podcast Webpage - http://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.comFacebook: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_fbvideosYouTube: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_youtubeApple Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_appleGoogle Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_googleSpotify - http://bit.ly/asita_spotifyiHeart Radio - http://bit.ly/asita_iheartStitcher - http://bit.ly/asita_stitcherTuneIn (and Alexa enabled devices) - http://bit.ly/asita_tuneinRSS Feed - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/276933.rss

In this episode, we explore the intersection of health and poverty in crowded cities, and meet the CEO of the San Francisco Community Health Center, Lance Toma.  What are the implications for health when huge wealth sits, side by side, with great poverty, and what are the most important health research needs to alleviate poverty. ---Facebook: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_fbvideosYouTube: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_youtube A Shot in the Arm Podcast Webpage - http://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.comApple Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_appleGoogle Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_googleSpotify - http://bit.ly/asita_spotifyiHeart Radio - http://bit.ly/asita_iheartStitcher - http://bit.ly/asita_stitcherTuneIn (and Alexa enabled devices) - http://bit.ly/asita_tuneinRSS Feed - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/276933.rss

In this week's podcast, Ben sits down with Eliza Nemser, climate strategist, as they explore the health impacts of climate change. As a bonus, Eliza and Ben are joined by physician Hiral Tipirneni, who is a candidate for Arizona’s sixth congressional district. ---Facebook: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_fbvideosYouTube: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_youtube A Shot in the Arm Podcast Webpage - http://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.comApple Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_appleGoogle Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_googleSpotify - http://bit.ly/asita_spotifyiHeart Radio - http://bit.ly/asita_iheartStitcher - http://bit.ly/asita_stitcherTuneIn (and Alexa enabled devices) - http://bit.ly/asita_tunein

In this episode, we meet Trevor Stratton, co-founder of International Indigenous HIV & AIDS Community (IIHAC) and a globally renowned Indigenous HIV activist to explore the health challenges and priorities for indigenous communities around the world - we focus on biomedical advances in HIV, viral hepatitis and dependency, the urgent need for inclusion in epidemiology research and how the deep relationship between communities, their land and ancestors provides unique insights to provide sustainable, accessible healthcare. Link to facebook event page:8th International Indigenous Pre-conference on HIV & AIDS (2020) https://www.facebook.com/events/san-francisco-and-oakland-ca-usa/8th-international-indigenous-pre-conf-on-hiv-aids/576589882831340/---Facebook: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_fbvideosYouTube: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_youtube A Shot in the Arm Podcast Webpage - http://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.comApple Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_appleGoogle Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_googleSpotify - http://bit.ly/asita_spotifyiHeart Radio - http://bit.ly/asita_iheartStitcher - http://bit.ly/asita_stitcherTuneIn (and Alexa enabled devices) - http://bit.ly/asita_tunein

In this episode, I meet Ambassador Mark P. Lagon, Chief Policy Officer of Friends of the Global Fight, and explore how to build strategies to strengthen bipartisan alliances for global health, particularly in AIDS, TB and Malaria. Friends of the Global Fighthttps://www.theglobalfight.orgThe Global Fundhttps://www.theglobalfund.org---Facebook: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_fbvideosYouTube: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_youtubeA Shot in the Arm Podcast Webpage - https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.comApple Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_appleGoogle Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_googleSpotify - http://bit.ly/asita_spotifyiHeart Radio - http://bit.ly/asita_iheartStitcher - http://bit.ly/asita_stitcherTuneIn (and Alexa enabled devices) - http://bit.ly/asita_tunein

Ambassador Eric Goosby, MD is one of those rare leaders in medicine, public health and policy, who combines local & national expertise with global reach. He’s currently the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy on Tuberculosis and Professor at the UCSF School of Medicine.  Join me as he reflects on a career of service, including two presidents, and offers his insights for the next phase of our collective fight against infectious disease.---Facebook: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_fbvideosYouTube: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_youtubeA Shot in the Arm Podcast Webpage - https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.comApple Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_appleGoogle Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_googleSpotify - http://bit.ly/asita_spotifyiHeart Radio - http://bit.ly/asita_iheartStitcher - http://bit.ly/asita_stitcherTuneIn (and Alexa enabled devices) - http://bit.ly/asita_tunein

The current coronavirus (COVID-19) infected 113,000 people worldwide in 3 months, shaken economies and forced countries into lockdown. But rather than just responding to individual diseases, we need to figure out how to stop new epidemics from emerging. Join me in conversation with Peter Daszak, President of the EcoHealth Alliance, as explore what happens when humans, wildlife and the environment collide.For more information:Center for Disease Control - http://www.cdc.govEcoHealth Alliance - https://www.ecohealthalliance.org--A Shot in the Arm Podcast Webpage - https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.comApple Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_appleGoogle Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_googleSpotify - http://bit.ly/asita_spotifyiHeart Radio - http://bit.ly/asita_iheartStitcher - http://bit.ly/asita_stitcherTuneIn (and Alexa enabled devices) - http://bit.ly/asita_tuneinFacebook: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_fbvideosYouTube: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_youtube

COVID-19 is the pandemic the public health community has supposedly been preparing for. How did it get this serious? And where do we go from here? A Shot In The Arm Podcast partners with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance on a special series to break down the latest COVID news and developments. Join me and internationally respected infectious disease expert Jonna Mazet, Professor of Epidemiology and Disease Ecology and Executive Director, One Health Institute, UC Davis to dissect what happened, and what does the world do now?For more information:https://bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://bayareaglobalhealth.org/coronavirushttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.htmlhttps://www.nih.gov/health-information/coronavirushttps://covid19.ca.gov/https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/homehttps://sfcommunityhealth.org/https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/covid-19https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/https://ohi.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/How to make your own cloth mask:https://www.nytimes.com/article/how-to-make-face-mask-coronavirus.htmlhttps://mashable.com/video/cdc-face-mask-how-to/https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cloth-Face-Mask/--A Shot in the Arm Podcast Webpage - https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.comApple Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_appleGoogle Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_googleSpotify - http://bit.ly/asita_spotifyiHeart Radio - http://bit.ly/asita_iheartStitcher - http://bit.ly/asita_stitcherTuneIn (and Alexa enabled devices) - http://bit.ly/asita_tuneinFacebook: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_fbvideosYouTube: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_youtube

Which countries’ public health responses have worked and which ones have floundered? In this second special episode of A Shot In the Arm Podcast, made in partnership with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance, we meet Michele Barry, Senior Dean for Global Health & the Director of the Center for Innovation in Global Health at Stanford University. We're also joined by Mary Pittman, President and CEO of Public Health Institute. Together we analyze different epidemic strategies and what the lessons the USA urgently needs to learn.For more information: https://bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://www.phi.orghttps://med.stanford.eduhttps://www.cdc.govhttps://www.nih.govhttps://covid19.ca.govhttps://coronavirus.health.ny.govhttps://sfcommunityhealth.orghttps://www.who.inthttps://coronavirus.jhu.edu --A Shot in the Arm Podcast Webpage - https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.comApple Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_appleGoogle Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_googleSpotify - http://bit.ly/asita_spotifyiHeart Radio - http://bit.ly/asita_iheartStitcher - http://bit.ly/asita_stitcherTuneIn (and Alexa enabled devices) - http://bit.ly/asita_tunein Facebook: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_fbvideosYouTube: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_youtube

What do you do when urgent COVID-19 testing and isolation is needed for a patient who is homeless? In this third special episode of A Shot In the Arm Podcast, made in partnership with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance, we meet Dr Alisson Sombredero, Chief Medical Officer of the San Francisco Community Health Center. She shares with us the challenges she and her colleagues face every day in testing and protecting the most marginalized communities against a frightening virus we still know so little about, in one of the richest cities in the world.For more information:https://bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://sfcommunityhealth.orghttps://coronavirus.ucsf.eduhttps://www.who.inthttps://www.cdc.govhttps://www.nih.govhttps://covid19.ca.govhttps://coronavirus.health.ny.govhttps://coronavirus.jhu.edu--Podcast Homepage - https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.comApple Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_appleGoogle Podcasts - http://bit.ly/asita_googleSpotify - http://bit.ly/asita_spotifyiHeart Radio - http://bit.ly/asita_iheartStitcher - http://bit.ly/asita_stitcherTuneIn (and Alexa enabled devices) - http://bit.ly/asita_tuneinFacebook: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_fbvideosYouTube: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_youtube

As South Africa begins tentative steps to reopen in the midst of a growing covid-19 pandemic, Yvette Raphael, South African HIV and women’s rights activist shares her thoughts on how social networks can break down the tedium of lockdown, and help inform and educate young girls on crucial health priorities. This episode was made in partnership with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance and is now available to download on all the major podcast platforms. It can also be viewed as video on Facebook or YouTube. For more information:https://bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://sfcommunityhealth.orghttps://coronavirus.ucsf.eduhttps://www.who.inthttps://www.cdc.govhttps://www.nih.govhttps://covid19.ca.govhttps://coronavirus.health.ny.govhttps://coronavirus.jhu.edu -- www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com

What can Jeff Sturchio teach us from a career of over 25 years at the front of global access to medicines? Has that experience been leading up to this one historic moment as the world grapples with COVID-19? In this week’s episode, Ben talks with Jeff Sturchio, CEO of Rabin Martin, a global health strategy firm, to get his wisdom from everything from the role of the World Health Organization (WHO), the failure of the US public health system, and his obsession with books. This episode was made in partnership with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance and is now available to download on all the major podcast platforms. The video version can be viewed on Facebook or YouTube.Facebook: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_fbvideosYouTube: @shotarmpodcast - http://bit.ly/asita_youtube For more information:https://rabinmartin.comhttps://bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://sfcommunityhealth.orghttps://coronavirus.ucsf.eduhttps://www.who.inthttps://www.cdc.govhttps://www.nih.govhttps://covid19.ca.govhttps://coronavirus.health.ny.govhttps://coronavirus.jhu.edu --www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com

Dr. Peter Piot, a microbiologist who has fought infectious diseases all his career, contracted COVID-19 earlier this year. We discuss how this changed his outlook on pandemics preparation, and what the world’s urgent attention on COVID-19 means for another modern virus: HIV, a virus which remains far from being defeated. Peter was a guest on the podcast in season 1 (S01 Ep04) where he and Dr. Heidi Larson talked about lessons for future epidemics. You can listen to that episode on our website or download it from your favorite podcast platform. https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com/podcast-1/episode-04-ebola-amp-hiv-lessons-for-future-epidemics For more information:https://www.lshtm.ac.ukhttps://bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://sfcommunityhealth.orghttps://coronavirus.ucsf.eduhttps://www.who.inthttps://www.cdc.govhttps://www.nih.govhttps://covid19.ca.govhttps://coronavirus.health.ny.govhttps://coronavirus.jhu.eduwww.ashotinthearmpodcast.comThis episode was made in partnership with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance. You can find this episode and past episodes of A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley on this (and other) podcast platforms. Please subscribe and give us 5 stars!Thanks for listening!

Chevron’s General Manager of Enterprise Health, Dr. Huma Abbasi, joins Ben on the podcast to discuss how the multinational corporation, with headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area has responded to the challenges of COVID-19 - rooted in its long heritage of engagement in the global response to AIDS.For more information:https://www.chevron.comhttps://bayareaglobalhealth.orghttp://sfaf.orghttps://sfcommunityhealth.orghttps://coronavirus.ucsf.eduhttps://www.who.inthttps://www.cdc.govhttps://www.nih.govhttps://covid19.ca.govhttps://coronavirus.health.ny.govhttps://coronavirus.jhu.edu This episode was made in partnership with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance and is now available to download on all the major podcast platforms. It can also be viewed as video on Facebook and YouTube. Please subscribe and give us 5 stars --www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com

Dr. Kimberly Smith, a renowned US infectious disease specialist and Head of Research & Development for ViiV Healthcare, joins Ben on the podcast to talk about new data on cabotegravir as potential long-acting injectable HIV prevention technology, as well as new approaches to treat HIV with next generation medicines. She shares how she has led a global R&D operation in the era COVID-19 and what Black Lives Matters means to her as a leading African American clinician and pharmaceutical leader.For more information:https://viivhealthcare.comhttps://bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://www.aids2020.orghttps://coronavirus.ucsf.eduhttps://www.who.inthttps://www.cdc.govhttps://www.nih.gov This episode was made in partnership with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance. You can find this episode and past episodes of A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley on all the major podcast platforms. Please subscribe and give us 5 stars!--www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com

Anthropologist Heidi Larson has a new book titled, Stuck: How Vaccine Rumors Start -- and Why They Don't Go Away, which explains how logic and science alone cannot debunk vaccine denialism, and we explore how addressing the root 21st century cultural causes of distrust of medicine can help us overcome deliberate misinformation in the global fight against COVID-19. You can purchase the book here:https://global.oup.com/academic/product/stuck-9780190077242?cc=us&lang=en& For More Informationhttps://www.lshtm.ac.ukhttps://bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://sfcommunityhealth.orghttps://coronavirus.ucsf.eduhttps://www.who.inthttps://www.cdc.govhttps://www.nih.govhttps://covid19.ca.govhttps://coronavirus.health.ny.govhttps://coronavirus.jhu.eduwww.ashotinthearmpodcast.com This episode was made in partnership with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance. You can find this episode and past episodes of A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley on this (and other) podcast platforms. Please subscribe and give us 5 stars!

Join Ben and Congresswoman Barbara Lee live on Wednesday 5th of August, as they discuss racial justice, the impact of COVID-19 on people of color, and the urgent need to support Africa’s fight against the coronavirus as new infections reach 1 million across the continent.For More Informationhttps://lee.house.govhttps://bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://sfcommunityhealth.orghttps://coronavirus.ucsf.eduhttps://www.who.inthttps://www.cdc.govhttps://www.nih.govhttps://covid19.ca.govhttps://coronavirus.health.ny.govhttps://coronavirus.jhu.eduwww.ashotinthearmpodcast.com This episode was made in partnership with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance. You can find this episode and past episodes of A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley on this (and other) podcast platforms. Please subscribe and give us 5 stars!

Earlier this year, Robin Gorna, an internationally respected gender and HIV activist & writer at the height of her powers, was infected with SARS-CoV-2 and became one of an increasing number of people with long term side effects. We discuss the impact of what is clearly more than a short respiratory infection, and what it means for the long term response to COVID-19.For More Information:https://robingorna.comhttps://bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://coronavirus.ucsf.eduhttps://www.who.inthttps://www.cdc.govhttps://www.nih.govhttps://covid19.ca.govhttps://coronavirus.health.ny.govhttps://coronavirus.jhu.eduwww.ashotinthearmpodcast.com This episode was made in partnership with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance. You can find this episode and past episodes of A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley on this (and other) podcast platforms. Please subscribe and give us 5 stars!#RobinGorna, #COVID19, #LongCOVID, #vaccines, #therapeutics, #patientengagement, #HIV, #gender, #womenshealth, #srh

In this episode we meet KX Jin, Head of Health at Facebook, and we explore how social networks can be mobilized to provide accurate, updated information about pandemics, like COVID-19, how they can strengthen community engagement in global health, and how technology can combat the dark side of misinformation.https://facebook.comhttps://bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://coronavirus.ucsf.eduhttps://www.who.inthttps://www.cdc.govhttps://www.nih.govhttps://covid19.ca.govhttps://coronavirus.health.ny.govhttps://coronavirus.jhu.eduwww.ashotinthearmpodcast.com This episode was made in partnership with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance. You can find this episode and past episodes of A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley on this (and other) podcast platforms. Please subscribe and give us 5 stars!#Facebook, #COVID19, #socialnetworks, #techandglobalhealth, #misinformation, #vaccines, #therapeutics, #patientengagement, #HIV #bayareaglobalhealth, #WHO #KXJin #BayAreaGlobalHealthAlliance

In the first episode of this new season, Dr. Tony Fauci, Director of the National Institute for Allergies and Infectious Disease, shares with me his view on the future of COVID-19, his pragmatic optimism for vaccines, the importance of mask-wearing, social distancing and hand washing, the lessons of HIV, and we chill out to a clip of MTV Shuga’s "Alone Together,” short COVID videos for pan African young people.

On this World AIDS Day, December the 1st 2020, we remember the lives lost to HIV as we fight a new global pandemic, COVID-19, and in this special episode we reflect on the impact diagnostics have had in driving the response to both pandemics, with Dr. Paul Baum, Head, Clinical Science at Roche Molecular Systems and Associate Professor at UCSF.More information:https://www.roche.com/https://www.unaids.org/en/World_AIDS_Dayhttps://bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://coronavirus.ucsf.eduhttps://www.who.inthttps://www.cdc.govhttps://covid19.ca.govhttps://coronavirus.jhu.eduwww.ashotinthearmpodcast.comThis episode was made in partnership with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance. You can find this episode and past episodes of A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley on this (and other) podcast platforms. Please subscribe and give us 5 stars! Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyiHeart RadioStitcherTuneIn (and Alexa enabled devices) #HIV, #AIDS, #SARSCoV2, #COVID19, #diagnostics, #PCR, #antibodytest, #antigentest, #pointofcare, #laboratory, #globalpublichealth, #ClintonHealthAccessInitiative, #PEPFAR, #GFATM

Why are girls and women more impacted by COVID-19? Latanya Mapp Frett of the Global Fund for Women and Mary-Ann Etiebet of Merck for Mothers break down the risks that go well beyond just the virus itself.For more information: www.globalfundforwomen.org www.merckformothers.com https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/vice-president-harris/ www.cdc.org www.who.int www.bayareaglobalhealth.org https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bunker/id1496246490?i=1000504683203 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RP497F2/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 This episode was made in partnership with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance. You can find this episode and past episodes of A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley on this (and other) podcast platforms. Please subscribe and give us 5 stars! Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyiHeart RadioStitcherTuneIn (and Alexa enabled devices)#COVID19 #SexualHealth #ReproductiveHealth #SafePregnancy #Contraception #Abortion #HIV #InfectiousDisease #Vaccines #PublicHealth #NoBathButPlentyOfBubbles #LisaPower #NaomiSmith #TheBunkerDaily #BritishPregnancyAdvisoryServices #VicePresidentHarris #KamalaHarris

In this week’s episode, Ben talks with Hema Budaraju, Director of Product Development at Google about how mapping technology can help billions of people around the world get equitable access to health care. This episode was made in partnership with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance, This episode was made in partnership with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance, a network of academic institutions, nonprofits, and innovative tech, biotech and pharmaceutical companies -- all committed to advancing global health equity and #innovation.  You can find this episode and past episodes of A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley on this (and other) podcast platforms. Please subscribe and give us 5 stars! For more information: www.bayareaglobalhalth.orgwww.google.comwww.cdc.govwww.who.intwww.vaccineconfidence.org

Joining Ben on the podcast this week, Dr. Rupert Whitaker calls in from COVID lockdown in the UK, to share his life story as one of the UK’s longest surviving people with HIV. Dr. Whitaker was a founding member of the Terrence Higgins Trust and went on to found the Tuke Institute, a think-tank that promotes research into patient-centered healthcare strategies.This episode coincides with the US release of the TV mini-series, It's a Sin, a show about AIDS in London in the 80s, our episode title is a riff on the tv show's title song by the Pet Shop Boys.This podcast episode was made in partnership with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance, This episode was made in partnership with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance, a network of academic institutions, nonprofits, and innovative tech, biotech and pharmaceutical companies -- all committed to advancing global health equity and #innovation.You can find this episode and past episodes of A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley on this (and other) podcast platforms. Please subscribe and give us 5 stars!For more information:www.tukeinstitute.orgwww.tht.org.ukwww.nat.org.ukwww.nhs.ukwww.cdc.govwww.unaids.orgwww.who.intwww.bayareaglobalhealth.orgwww.petshopboys.co.ukwww.channel4.com#Rupert Whitaker #TukeInstitute #TerrenceHigginsTrust #HIV #AIDS #Covid19 #ItsASin #PetShopBoys #NHS #Epilepsy #ARVs #HBO

Ben reconnects with Professor Jonna Mazet and meets Professor John Parrish-Sprowl for a wide ranging conversation about a one health approach to addressing pandemics and the range of communications strategies the world needs to make real behavior change, not just for ourselves, but our communities, wildlife and the environment. Jonna and John are members of the One Health Action Collaborative, the Subcommittee on Public Health, Global Health and Environmental Security, part of the Forum on Microbial Threats at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine. You can find this episode and past episodes of A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley on this (and other) podcast platforms. Please subscribe and give us 5 stars! For more information:www.nationalacademies.orgwww.bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://www.ucdavis.edu/news/one-health-institutehttps://globalhealth.iu.edu/https://www.ecohealthalliance.org/www.cdc.govwww.who.int #onehealth #COVID19 #UCDavis #IndianaUniversity #HIV #Globalhealth #vaccines #PPE #diseaseprevention #healthequity

Ramin Bastani, CEO of Healthvana, joins Ben on this week's episode for a fast-paced conversation about how technology can accelerate the receipt of HIV, COVID, and other medical test results to our smartphones, and the opportunities & challenges this brings to patients, their healthcare providers and broader society. This episode was made in partnership with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance, a network of academic institutions, nonprofits, and innovative tech, biotech and pharmaceutical companies -- all committed to advancing global health equity and #innovation.You can find this episode and past episodes of A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley on this (and other) podcast platforms. Please subscribe and give us 5 stars!For more information:https://healthvana.com/www.bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.htmlhttps://www.ucdavis.edu/news/one-health-institutehttps://globalhealth.iu.edu/https://www.ecohealthalliance.org/https://www.sfcommunityhealth.org/https://www.calpep.orgwww.who.int#COVID19 #Vaccines #healthequity #COVIDTests #3vaccinecertificate #vaccinepassport #vaccinehesitancy HIV #PrEP #HIVTest #JnJ #Pfizer #Moderna #AstraZeneca #Novavax #Sinovac #Merck #techforhealth  #EMR

In this week's episode, Ben talks with Mark S. King, blogger, author, speaker, and HIV/AIDS activist, about discrimination and stigma that accompany global viral pandemics, and the messy aspects of human behaviors that help spread infection, misinformation and prejudice. This episode was made in partnership with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance, a network of academic institutions, nonprofits, and innovative tech, biotech and pharmaceutical companies -- all committed to advancing global health equity and #innovation.You can find this episode and past episodes of A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley on this (and other) podcast platforms. Please subscribe and give us 5 stars!For more information:https://www.marksking.comhttps://www.bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://www.ucdavis.edu/news/one-health-institutehttps://globalhealth.iu.edu/https://www.ecohealthalliance.org/https://www.cdc.govhttps://www.who.int#marksking #pandemics #stigma #discrimination #prevention #treatment #HIV #COVID19 #ebola #activism #addiction #misinformation #vaccines #healthequity #solidarity

In this short clip, Ben chats with Lance Toma about San Francisco Community Health Center's televised fundraising event to raise funds for and awareness of the Center's comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, trans health HIV and COVID services for marginalized communities in San Francisco's Tenderloin district and beyond.  For more information:www.sfcommunityhealth.org#SFCHC #SFCommunityhealth #COVID19 #primarycare #transhealth #mentalhealth #ABC7 #HIV #equity #solidarity #FQHC 

Ben catches up with Tom Peters, internationally respected business management leader and author, who has turned his attention to the impact of COVID-19 and the urgent need for extreme humanism - a dramatic scale up of leadership at the individual, company and societal level to address COVID 19 and prepare for future pandemics.This episode was made in partnership with the Bay Area Global Health Alliance, a network of academic institutions, nonprofits, and innovative tech, biotech and pharmaceutical companies -- all committed to advancing global health equity and #innovation.You can find this episode and past episodes of A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley on this (and other) podcast platforms. Please subscribe and give us 5 stars!For more information:https://tompeters.comhttps://www.ecohealthalliance.orghttps://ohi.vetmed.ucdavis.eduhttps://www.cdc.govhttps://www.who.inthttps://www.bayareaglobalhealth.org #tompeters #extremehumanism #insearchofexcellence #excellencenow #WHO #ecohealth #covid19 #SARSCoV2, pandemics, pandemicspreparation #zoonoticdisease #influenza #onehealth #climatechange #industralization #wildlife