A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley

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!

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

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

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

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

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

In this episode, Ben reflects on the recent US Presidential Election and its implications for democracy and global health. Key points discussed include: Democracy in Action: The election showcased the importance of daily democratic engagement in a divided country. Transition Team Priorities: The new administration must focus on health, including rebuilding trust in medical science, pandemic preparedness, and funding frontline services. Global Risks: The triple threats of pandemics, climate change, and conflict pose unprecedented risks to our way of life. AIDS Response: Concerns about the US investment in PEPFAR and the Global Fund, and the need for shared global responsibility to end AIDS. Future of AIDS Response: Plans to launch a dedicated podcast series addressing the long-term AIDS response post-2030, costs, and protecting vulnerable communities. Digital Technology's Role: The significant impact of digital technology and social media on our lives and the need to understand and utilize them effectively. Call to Action: Join Ben, Eric, and the team on this essential journey. Stay tuned for ways to get involved and support their mission. Subscribe: www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast

In this special episode of the Global Health Diplomats, hosted by Ben Plumley and Professor Eric Goosby, the focus is on the upcoming US presidential election and its implications for global health diplomacy. The discussion covers the lack of attention to global health in the current election campaigns, the potential future of global health diplomacy under different administrations, and the critical issues facing global health - the polycrises of pandemics, climate and conflict, as well as the ongoing demands of the global reponse to AIDS. Key Topics Discussed: US Election and Global Health Diplomacy: The lack of attention on global health in the campaigns. The importance of global health for US security and global stability. Future Administration's Role: The risks of vaccine skepticism and hostility to evidence-based decision making that could fundamentally undermine over 50 benefits to society from biomedical research. How realistic is bipartisan support and the challenges in achieving it. Global Health Challenges: The ongoing threat of pandemics and climate-related diseases. The emergence of new and existing infections due to climate change. HIV/AIDS Response: The future of the AIDS response post-2025 and 2030. The need for sustainable funding and local resource mobilization. Ethical and Policy Considerations: The ethical implications of withdrawing support for HIV/AIDS treatment. The importance of evidence-based decision-making in health policy. Call to Action: If you haven't already voted, make a plan to vote and ensure your friends and family do the same. Your vote is crucial for the future of global health and beyond. Production Team: Director and Producer: Erik Espera, NewsDoc Media Production Coordinator and Assistant Producer: Y-Isha Rafael Closing Remarks: Ben and Eric emphasize the importance of voting and staying safe. They promise to return with more discussions on what needs to happen next in global health diplomacy. Listen to the full episode for an in-depth discussion on these critical issues and more. You can also watch the video at youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast or on Spotify.

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

At the end of September’s UN events fest at the UN in NY, Ben and friend of the pod, Wame Jallow, catch up and ask, was it worth it? Lots of talking, lots of walking, declarations on the future, on anti-microbial resistance, and a dizzying number of receptions sprinkled across Manhattan, did we really learn anything more than we’re facing trouble ahead? And don’t forget the MTV Shuga Prep Fairy! https://youtu.be/fxxsfrTFN3E?si=W9W17-aw29QLSFDn https://www.un.org/en/summit-of-the-future https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2024/09/26/default-calendar/un-general-assembly-high-level-meeting-on-antimicrobial-resistance-2024 https://restlessdevelopment.org/youthpowersummit/ https://mtvstayingalive.org #UN #AMR #summitofthefuture #polycrises #climate #conflict #pandemics #youth #fitforpurpose #prepfairy

Ben recently sat down with Dr. Petro Terblanche, the head of Afrigen, Africa’s first mRNA vaccine researcher and manufacturer. From the calamities of COVID-19 vaccine populism, the African public health community & its allies swore that never again would Africa be last in the line when it came to life saving pandemic vaccines, and Petro sets out how this can - and is - being achieved, notwithstanding a wide array of challenges - and opposition. https://www.afrigen.co.za https://medicinespatentpool.org https://www.who.int/initiatives/the-mrna-vaccine-technology-transfer-hub https://www.gavi.org https://cepi.net//home-page #mRNA #vaccines #access #equity #platformtechnology #mRNAhub

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. 

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.

Ben talks with Hatice Beton and Alan Donnelly about why the G20 established a new partnership on Health & Development in 2018, just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the era of pandemics is radically transforming high-level political fora like this. Guests: Alan Donnelly - Executive Chairman Sovereign Sustainability And Development & Convenor of The G20 Health And Development Partnership Hatice Beton - Executive Director, G20 Health And Development Partnership Links: https://g20healthpartnership.com

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

Vanina Laurent-Ledru, the Director General of Foundation S, the philanthropic organization of Sanofi, joins Ben live on the podcast to chat about the impact of climate change on global health.

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.

Some good news to report from Geneva - albeit from an independent cinema in downtown Geneva. The Medicines Patent Pool premiered a short documentary highlighting 10 years of 10 billion doses, and 24 million people on a new, transformational treatment regimen it helped coordinate with generics manufacturers and the originator pharmaceutical company. We tell the story, speaking with ViiV Healthcare CEO, Deborah Waterhouse and MPP’s Director of Policy, Strategy and Advocacy.  https://medicinespatentpool.org https://viivhealthcare.com https://unitaid.org #Dolutegravir #DTG #HIV #accesstomedicines #voluntarylicensing #pediatrics #medicinespatentpool #MPP

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 

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

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 

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

In the next of our podcasts dedicated to the USA’s multibillion investment in the fight against AIDS, Ben and Yvette catch up with Emily Bass, author of To End A Plague - the definitive history of PEPFAR, to discuss how PEPFAR, the pride of US bipartisanship, has become yet another victim of congressional mischief-making. PEPFAR saves lives: it also reinforces US soft power abroad. So why would politicians want to scupper it? https://www.state.gov/pepfar https://apha.org.za https://www.emilybass.club Find out more about Emily’s book “To End A Plague”, Check out our 2022 interview with her https://youtu.be/YSzO3NWQeI0?si=6oKAfO4aoazQd8EO #pepfar #HIV #AIDS #stigma #discrimination #Prevention #treatment #bipartisanship #US #Congress

Recorded in June 2023, Yvette Raphael and Ben Plumley catch up with Dr. Frank Mugisha, a leading Ugandan advocate at the forefront of the fight against the country’s persecution of the LGBTQ+ community. After the Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill became law in Uganda, Frank explains the direct threats to the safety of the LGBTQ+ Ugandans and their supporters. He points to the outsize funding and influence of Western, particularly North American, right-wing Christian evangelists. The conversation serves, not only as an insight into the growing anti-rights movement that targets women’s as well as LGBTQ+ rights, but also a call to action to other pro-rights African leaders to stand up and be counted. How can the end of AIDS be achieved by 2030, if disproportionately affected communities are persecuted and driven underground?   https://smuginternational.org   https://www.state.gov/pepfar   https://www.unaids.org/en   https://frontlineaids.org   https://global-listening.org   https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/family-watch-international   #LGBTQ #Uganda #anti-homosexualitylaw #HIV #AIDS #marginalisedcommunities #neocolonialism #extremism #Africansolidarity 

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 the first of an informal series of episodes looking at the PEPFAR & US global AIDS funding, Ben chats with Dr Anu Kumar, President & CEO of IPAS, on how the US Supreme Court’s repeal of Roe vs Wade has mobilized extremist neo-colonial efforts to reverse HIV, safe abortion services and global health programs particularly in sub Saharan Africa.  https://www.ipas.org https://www.state.gov/pepfar https://www.emilybass.club/book https://www.unaids.org/en #pepfar #HIV #AIDS #SRHR #abortion #safeabortion #RoeVsWade #LGBT

Upcoming episodes of A Shot In The Arm and Global Health Diplomats podcasts are focusing on PEPFAR - the US multi-billion investment in helping countries hardest hit by the AIDS epidemic, and saving tens of millions of lives. Its future funding is precarious, stalled in Congress - and we will explore the massive impact it has had, how it became the poster child for bipartisanship in Washington DC - and how allies of all political stripes can get it back on track.

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

Y-Isha Raphael asks three young Nigerian content creators from Lagos (who recently participated in a joint MTV Staying Alive Foundation and Global Listening Project digital media bootcamp) on how gender social norms are changing in a rapidly-evolving world of instagram and TikTok after COVID lockdowns.  Joining Y-Isha Raphael (@shesinprogress.sa) are Umura Nana, Richard Precious and Emmanuel Uche.  This podcast was recorded at the Lagos Film Academy as part of a collaboration with the Global Listening Project and the MTV Staying Alive Foundation with funding from The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.  It was produced and directed by Emma Uduma and the team at SmatMedia.  https://global-listening.org https://www.mtvstayingalive.org https://www.instagram.com/smatmedia?igsh=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA== #menaretheproviders #mentalhealth #nigeriayouth #contentcreation #youthledstories #kenyacontent #storytelling #sprinklesprinkle #lagosyouth #lagoscontent #socialnorms #genderstereotypes #lagosinfluencer

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

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

To coincide with World AIDS Day 2023, we’re sharing the mic with Frontline AIDS, and Ben is joined by Leora Pillay, Head of HIV Prevention Advocacy and two of its national partners, Dr Lilian Mwakyosi, co-founder of Dare For Progress in Tanzania and Simon Sikwese, Executive Director of Pakachere IHDC in Malawi to discuss newly published accountability reports demonstrating both how communities keep country leaders accountable, and the key roles communities play in ensuring HIV services reach the people most in need. https://frontlineaids.org https://www.dareforprogress.org https://www.pakachere.org https://unaids.org/en #HIV #AIDS #Prevention #Accountability #community 

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 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 

New Yorkers experienced one of the earliest & most deadly urban outbreaks of COVID-19. How did the city cope and what learnings can we take to help societies prepare for future crises? Ben explores these, the Mpox outbreak and other questions with Professor Heidi Larson, Co-founder of the Global Listening Project, and Dr Ashwin Vasan, Commissioner of New York City’s Department of Health. https://global-listening.org https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/mpox/index.html https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com https://www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast Video version on Youtube: https://youtu.be/4IaKeCewryg #COVID-19 #mpox #HIV #preparedness #publichealth #ppr #societalpreparedness

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

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 Ntobmi 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

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 

Ben has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Kirk Scirto, author of the modestly titled “Doing Global Health Work” published by Hesperian on his lessons learned from a career of over 20 years sharing medical skills in service of local health services in 11 countries across 4 continents. Its a cracking read - and essential for those interested in meaningful careers in global health, checking our northern privilege to serve communities who have as much to teach us as well as benefiting from the skills and tools we may have to offer.  You can find “Doing Global Health Work” from all good book shops, and directly from Hesperian at  https://store.hesperian.org/prod/Doing_Global_Health_Work.html https://hesperian.org https://global-listening.org https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com #globalhealth #suitcasemedicine #evidencebased #rightsbased #healthjustice #empowerment #globallistening

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

To coincide with the 2023 Women Deliver Conference in Kigali, Rwanda in July 2023, Sharing the Mic explores the impact of the AIDS epidemic on girls and women who remain disproportionately affected by HIV. Joining Ben and co-host Frontline AIDS’ Oratile Moseki, are Vuyiseka Dubula of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, and Joyce Ouma from Y Plus Global to explain why HIV is a feminist issue. https://frontlineaids.org https://womendeliver.org/conference/wd2023 https://stephenlewisfoundation.org https://www.yplusglobal.org https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com #HIV #Women #Feminism #WomenDeliver #WD2023

We reconnect with Robin Gorna, an internationally respected gender and HIV activist & writer to update us on what it has been like for her living with long COVID for 3 years, and we reflect on how the lessons of the HIV movement from the last thirty years, can help guide us in this new era of pandemics preparedness and response. https://robingorna.com https://unaids.org/en https://www.cdc.gov https://www.who.int https://www.nih.gov https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com #SARSCoV2 #COVID19 #HIV #AIDS #Gender #Community #Research #Pandemics #PPR

The first full day of the #WHA76 - speeches and networking. (Not) Taiwan and Russia on the UN floor. Behind the scenes, efforts brewing to ensure we don't forget COVID, as the world prepares for the "polycrises" that face us... Elisha are joined by Lois Chingandu, Frontline AIDS. This is a special live streamed series with the Global Health Council.

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

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 

In the first episode of this new season of Sharing The Mic with Frontline AIDS, we talk choice in HIV prevention, why it’s essential to protect girls and women in sub Saharan Africa, and why the world needs to step up to make exciting new biomedical innovations available to them, as a matter of urgency.  Introduction: Lois Chingandu, Interim Executive Director, Frontline AIDS Hosts: Ben Plumley, Host A Shot In The Arm Podcast Leora Pillay, Lead, HIV Prevention Advocacy, Frontline AIDS Guests: Patriciah Jeckonia, Senior Technical Adviser, LVCT Health Kenya  Judith Auerbach, independent science & policy consultant, Professor, UCSF School of Medicine Production: Erik Espera, Director & Producer, NewsDoc Media Frontline AIDS team - Suzanne Fisher-Murray, Allie Liu  https://frontlineaids.org https://lvcthealth.org https://amp.profiles.ucsf.edu/judith.auerbach https://www.unaids.org/en/topic/prevention https://www.who.int/health-topics/hiv-aids#tab=tab_1 https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/prevention.html https://popcouncil.org/media/population-council-completes-asset-purchase-agreement-from-the-international-partnership-for-microbicides https://medicinespatentpool.org/licence-post/cabotegravir-long-acting-la-for-hiv-pre-exposure-prophylaxis-prep #HIV #HIVPrevention #longacting #girls&women #dapivirinering #cabla

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

Coinciding with the launch of a new global campaign by ReSurge International to promote greater awareness & funding for local surgical teams to provide life-changing reconstructive care, we meet Jim Chang and Natalie Meyers of ReSurge, along with ground-breaking Zimbabwean surgeon, Godfrey Muguti, to ask why 18 million die every year from surgically preventable diseases - and what can be done about it.  Guests: Professor Jim Chang, Chief of Plastic Surgery, Stanford University & Consulting Medical Officer, ReSurge International Professor Godfrey Muguti, Chair Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Zimbabwe Natalie Meyers, Chief Program Officer, ReSurge International Links: https://resurge.org https://www.uz.ac.zw/index.php/chs-departments/355-dept-of-surgery https://www.globalsurgeryfoundation.org https://plasticsurgery.stanford.edu/Team.html https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com Watch the ReSurge Gala: https://www.youtube.com/@resurgeinternational Donate to ReSurge https://resurge.org/donate ReSurge on Social: Twitter: @ReSurge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resurgeinternational #cleftpalate #burns #travelaccidents #reconstructivesurgery #trauma #congenitalconditions #cancer #genderequity #globalsolidarity ---- YouTube Link https://youtu.be/OY9RverDeug

Ben and Yvette have a rather vigorous but hugely engaging conversation with friend of the Pod, Dr. Kimberly Smith, the Head of R&D for ViiV Healthcare, on what’s needed to ensure that the potential of long acting injectable antiretrovirals - for both HIV prevention & treatment - are realized for girls and women in sub-Saharan Africa. With its costs and manufacturing complexity - will CabLA be a truly a game changer or an afterthought? And Kim promised to check whether the regulatory submission formulation of long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine for treatment has been filed in South Africa already: It was, in September 2021.  https://www.croiconference.org https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com https://viivhealthcare.com https://www.avac.org https://apha.org.za https://medicinespatentpool.org 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 #prevention #treatment #longacting #CabLA #vaccine #pandemics #access #affordability #techtransfer #voluntarylicense

We have two CROI Episodes today - and this episode, brought to you with APHA, AVAC and CASPR, Yvette and Ben chat with Dr. Nyaradzo Mgodi University of Zimbabwe and Ntando Yola, APHA, to take stock of the results of the Mosaico trial (which was recently discontinued because, while safe, it was ineffective), the role of bNAbs (broadly neutralizing antibodies) in treating or potentially cure rapidly evolving viruses like HIV - all from a uniquely African perspective.  https://www.croiconference.org https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com https://www.avac.org https://apha.org.za/ https://www.avac.org/coalition-accelerate-support-prevention-research-caspr 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 #prevention #treatment #vaccine #pandemics #cure #COVID #ethics #placebo

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

Join Ben Plumley and Yvette Raphael, live from CROI 2023 (the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections - THE conference for the latest science on viruses, bacteria and other pandemic threats), as they profile the data they want to learn about - from HIV prevention, treatment and cure, to Mpox, COVID and other bugs - as well as Yvette’s opening plenary speech on the leadership of women scientists, doctors and community advocates - and she has A LOT to say! https://www.croiconference.org https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com 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

In between mince pies and braais, Yvette and Ben answer your emails and messages - contentious and occasionally comic from all over the world of global health innovation and equity. Don’t forget to keep your questions and coming - find us on all your favorite podcast platforms and social media sites! Yvette’s and Ben’s Bucket Hats are handmade in South Africa by Pozie at https://latobyveresources-pozie.business.site

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 

Yvette Raphael welcomes co-host Ben Plumley to Tembisa, South Africa, for a World AIDS Day special, to reflect on the sometimes bumpy response from the country with the largest number of people living with HIV. And catch Yvette’s interview with Lolo Saliso, HIV & human rights activist from Advocates for the Prevention of HIV in Africa on how it is young people’s time to lead, building on the legacy of older “dinosaur” activists like Yvette and Ben.  https://www.unaids.org/en https://sanac.org.za https://apha.org.za #worldaidsday #HIV #southafrica #pozie #apha #hivprevention #gbv #dapvirinering #cabla

We are sharing the mic with Frontline AIDS again, looking at recent global health diplomacy efforts in pandemics preparation and response - and how communities have been finagling and fighting for a seat at the table, to ask the question - pandemics preparation and responses for whom? Joining Ben Plumley are Lois Chingandu, Director of Evidence and Influence Frontline AIDS Christian Acosta, Coordinator of the HIV-FM Project for Frontline AIDS partner Kimirina (Ecuador) RD Marte, Executive Director of APCASO (Thailand) https://frontlineaids.org https://www.kimirina.org https://apcaso.org https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com #pandemics #pppr #worldhealthsummit #G20 #GFATM #globalfund #communityleadership #HIV #AIDS #COVID #pandemicsthreats #vaccinequity #peoplesvaccine #diagnostics #fightforwhatcounts

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

Ben catches up with infectious disease physicians Tamar Tchelidze and Ben La Brot, on how networks of lab-based and point of care tests can drive better diagnosing and management of infectious disease - and can PrEP and HIV treatment be the poster-child to prove this to skeptical policy makers? Sponsored by Roche Diagnostics. Guests Dr. Tamar Tchelidze, Disease Partner, Medical & Scientific Affairs, Roche Diagnostics Dr. Benjamin LaBrot, Medical Affairs Leader, Infectious Disease, Medical & Scientific Affairs, Roche Diagnostics https://www.who.int
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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

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 #FightForWhatCounts #HIV #AIDS #TB #Malaria #COVID-19 #UNGA #UNGA77 #pandemics

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

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

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

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

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

The reversal of Roe Vs Wade has sent shockwaves around the world. In this second “Sharing the Mic” with Frontline AIDS, we explore the impacts on global health - sexual and reproductive health services, the response to HIV, and, above all, the rights, hopes and futures of girls and women. Joining Ben Plumley, are panelists Yumnah Hattas, Senior Adviser, Gender and Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights, Frontline AIDS Patriciah Jeckonia, Senior Technical Adviser, LVCT Health, Kenya Crystal Lander, Chief Strategic Engagement Officer, Pathfinder International Directed by Erik Espera, News Doc Media Produced by Troy Espera Frontline AIDS producer Allie Liu https://frontlineaids.org https://lvcthealth.org https://www.pathfinder.org #RoeVWade #RoeOverturned #mybodymychoice #abortionishealthcare, #WomensRights #womenshealth #HIV #malaria #tb #communities #globalhealth #FrontlineAIDS

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

In the first of a short series of special podcasts, we “Share The Mic” with Frontline AIDS to highlight the critical role communities themselves have to play in defeating AIDS and other pandemics. We head to Ukraine, and learn more about how Frontline AIDS’ national partner, the Alliance for Public Health is delivering HIV medications and health services, despite desperately difficult circumstances, to people in need. And we dig deep into how global funding for the global response to AIDS is being squeezed by both the radical disruption of the global security order precipitated by the war, and the global COVID-19 pandemic.  For more information about how you can help the Alliance for Public Health save lives in Ukraine visit  https://frontlineaids.org/donate Joining host, Ben Plumley, are panelists Christine Stegling, Executive Director, Frontline AIDS Pavlo Smyrnov, Deputy Executive Director, Alliance for Public Health, Ukraine Elisha Dunn-Georgiou, President and CEO, Global Health Council Directed by Erik Espera, and our digital producer is Troy Espera. The Frontline AIDS production team are Fionnuala Murphy, Will Harris and Allie Liu.   https://frontlineaids.org https://aph.org.ua/en/about-alliance https://globalhealth.org #StandWithUkraine #WARINUKRAINE #Ukraine #war #AIDS #HIV #TB #Malaria #harmreduction #humanrights #communities #GlobalFund #GlobalHealth #PandemicsResponses #COVID

In this episode we meet internationally renowned infectious disease specialist, Dr Julie Gerbeding, and profile her life from young HIV doc in San Francisco, to the head of the CDC, and onto the pharmaceutical company Merck, where she most recently Chief Patient Officer. Another new chapter of her life begins as she was recently announced as the new CEO of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health.  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.bayareaglobalhealth.org  https://www.merck.com https://www.cdc.gov https://bayareaglobalhealth.org/alliance-for-advancing-health-online https://www.fnih.org/ #BayAreaGlobalHealth #ShotArmPodcast #Merck #NIH #CDC #FNIH #HIV #COVID-19 #HPV #therapeutics #Vaccines #Vaccinequity #Vaccineconfidence #pandemicspreparation #publicprivatepartnerships #Healthcareworkers #healthcareforthehomeless #accesstomedicines

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

Internationally respected epidemiologist Jonna Mazet returns to A Shot in the Arm Podcast after being recently appointed Vice Provost of the Grand Challenges initiative at University of California, Davis —  a program aimed at responding to the world’s biggest problems. She joins Ben to discuss the need for a multidisciplinary approach to building trust in science, as well as the biggest lessons scientists have learned from the two-year battle against COVID-19.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!Learn more about Prof. Jonna Mazet:https://ohi.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/people/jonna-mazetFor more information about UC Davis Grand Challenges:https://research.ucdavis.edu/research/gc/For more information, please visit:https://www.bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.htmlhttps://www.who.inthttps://www.unaids.org/enhttps://www.niaid.nih.gov/https://www.ucdavis.edu/https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.eduwww.ashotinthearmpodcast.comhttps://www.hunuvat.comhttps://newsdocmedia.com#jonnamazet #ucdavis #ucdavisgrandchallenges #omicron #onehealth #publichealth #trustinscience #COVID19 #coronavirus #epidemiology #multidisciplaryapproaches 

Hazell Dean rose to Hi-NRG fame across the UK at the dawn of the global HIV/AIDS crisis in the 1980s, embraced by loyal LGBTQ fans as a dance-pop queen whose hits fueled nightclub beats and her personal advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS and the transgender community. In our special World AIDS Day episode, Hazell speaks with host Ben Plumley about her career, the re-release of her greatest hits, and her love for the queer community.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!Hazell Dean - Turn it into Love, Top of the Popshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVKptqBEFXMDownload Hazell Dean’s The Dean & Ware Collections Vol. 1 and Vol. 2:smarturl.it/DeanWareVol1smarturl.it/DeanWareVol2Ben’s Mega Hazell Dean Playlist on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2oVe60nfRlcniwybl0kfVA?si=IdP5Qc2DSRqZ8FmXZErvMADiscover Hazell Dean’s music on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HP4SpcujgIKC6tHBwfy42?si=bANX6HqvQUW7upPaW0M2YwFollow Hazell Dean on Twitter @HazellHDFor more information, please visit:https://hazelldean.net/bio/https://www.bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.htmlhttps://www.who.inthttps://www.unaids.org/enhttps://www.niaid.nih.gov/https://coronavirus.health.ny.govhttps://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.comhttps://www.hunuvat.comhttps://newsdocmedia.com#HazellDean #turnitintolove #hiNRG #dancepop #HIVAIDSadvocacy #1980s #transgenderrights #LGBTQally #RetiredAndFabulous #NoHomeForHateHere #ashotinthearmpodcast #ashotinthearm #podcasts #humanrights #BBCRadio2 #BBCR2 @BBCRadio2

Former UNAIDS staffer Martina Clark chats with Ben about her new memoir, My Unexpected Life: An International Memoir of Two Pandemics, HIV and COVID-19. The first openly HIV-positive person hired to work at UNAIDS, she shares insights gained throughout her 20-year career with the United Nations and the lessons she has applied to her own personal fight against COVID-19. 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! Get your copy of My Unexpected Life at:https://martina-clark.com/buy-my-book Learn more about Martina Clark:https://martina-clark.com Follow on Martina Clark on FB/IG/TikTok: @MartinaClarkWriter and Twitter: @MartinaClarkPen For more information, please visit:https://northampton-house.comhttps://www.bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.htmlhttps://www.who.inthttps://www.unaids.org/enhttps://www.niaid.nih.govhttps://coronavirus.health.ny.govhttps://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.comhttps://www.hunuvat.comhttps://newsdocmedia.com #UNAIDS #HIVpositive #martinaclark #myunexpectedlife #ashotinthearmpodcast #ashotinthearm #podcasts #humanrights 

Legendary activist Peter Staley joins us for a conversation on lessons learned from the fight against AIDS that have informed today’s global battle with COVID-19. We also discuss the evolution of Peter’s decades-long friendship with NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, the lives that have been saved as a result, as well as Peter’s recently published memoir "Never Silent" which chronicles his activism journey with the iconic New York-based group Act Up.  Movies referenced in the episode:How to Survive a Plague - https://surviveaplague.comCrip Camp - https://cripcamp.com The name of the producer Ben and Peter referenced:Howard Gertler You can purchase Peter’s book here:https://www.chicagoreviewpress.com/never-silent-products-9781641601429.php For more information, please visit:https://www.bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.htmlhttps://www.who.inthttps://www.unaids.org/enhttps://www.niaid.nih.gov/https://coronavirus.health.ny.govwww.ashotinthearmpodcast.comhttps://www.hunuvat.comhttps://newsdocmedia.com #peterstaley #ActUp #HIVAIDS #AIDSactivism #NeverSilent #silenceequalsdeath #HIV #AIDS #LGBTQ #humanrights #DrAnthonyFauci #TonyFauci #DrFauci #Fauci #NIAID #NIH #CDC #COVID19 #Coronavirus #SARSCoV2 #COVID19

In this recording of a live policy briefing, Ben chats with Elisha Dunn-Georgiou, the new President and CEO of Global Health Council, who shares policy and funding updates on Capitol Hill. It is a busy fall, with UN General Assembly meeting and the subsequent Biden COVID-19 summit just behind us, and the global climate summit about to take place in Glasgow, Scotland. The Global Health Council, the collective voice for the global health community, advocates in the U.S. and multilateral forums for sound, strong global health policies and resources to improve global health systems, security, equity and access. The policy briefing was hosted by the Bay Area Global Health Alliance, Georgia Global Health Alliance, Washington Global Health Alliance and the Triangle Global Health Consortium.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!www.globalhealth.orgwww.gghalliance.orgwww.bayareaglobalhealth.orgwww.wghalliance.orgwww.triangleglobalhealth.orgwww.who.intwww.cdc.gov#GlobalHealth #HIV #AIDS #Biotech #innovation #humanrights # #AccessToTreatment #COVID19 #onehealth #vaccineequity

To coincide with the 20210 UN General Assembly, PSI pulled together a panel to explore how social media campaigns, often a key approach to building COVID-19 vaccine confidence among connected consumers at scale, can combat vaccine misinformation and hesitancy.  The Panel looks at the impact of multi-sectoral partnerships (United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #17) with Facebook, PSI, CARE & UNICEF.Guests:- Martin Dale, Director of Digital Health & Monitoring, PSI- Lu'Chen Foster, Director of Health Partnerships, Facebook- Lateefah Mosley, Project Manager, Scaled Support Program, UNICEF- Jessica Kirkwood, Associate VP, Supporter Engagement CAREAnd hosted by Ben Plumley, Sr. Advisor, Bay Area Global Health AllianceThis 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.For more information:https://www.bayareaglobalhealth.org https://www.psi.orghttps://socialimpact.facebook.com/https://www.care.org/https://www.unicefusa.org/https://www.who.inthttps://www.ecohealthalliance.orghttps://ohi.vetmed.ucdavis.eduhttps://www.cdc.gov#PSI #Facebook #UNICEF #CARE #BayAreaGLobalHealth #ShotArmPodcast #COVID #Vaccine #Vaccinequity #VaccineConfidence #Misinformation #VaccineAcceptance #Socialmedia #publicprivatepartnerships #pandemicspreparation

Ben catches up with Jeanne Bell, Nonprofit leader and consultant, on the challenges facing nonprofit organizations in the 2020s, from attracting funding from the new generation of philanthropies, to stepping aside to invest in the leadership of communities for whom non-profit services were designed to support in the first place.For more information:Nonprofit Sustainability: Making Strategic Decisions for Financial Viability(Jan Masaoka, Steve Zimmerman, Jeanne Bell)https://bit.ly/nonprofitsustainabilityhttps://nonprofitquarterly.orghttps://www.compasspoint.orghttps://sfcommunityhealth.orghttps://www.cdc.govhttps://www.who.inthttps://www.bayareaglobalhealth.org #JeanneBell #NonProfitQuartlery #Compasspoint #SFCHC #nonprofit #philanthropy #socialmovements #susanperl #humanrights #BlackLivesMatter #MeToo #StopAsianHate #PublicPrivatePartnerships #Threeleggedstool #WHO #COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Pandemic #Coronavirus #pandemicpreparation #healthdisparaties

This is a recording of a networking session organized by the American Society for Microbiology at the World Microbe Forum in June 2021. Ben met Professor Jonna Mazet, UC Davis,  Professor Simon Frost, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Principal Data Scientist at Microsoft and Dr Jay Wohlgemuth, CMO of Quest Diagnostics. Opening remarks were made by ASM's Past President, Professor Victor DiRita and its CEO, Dr Stefano Bertuzzi. And the event was organized by the ASM's Chief Business Development Officer, Dr Christine Rousseau.Among many innovations, the session highlighted developing diagnostic tests now for the "red level" pathogens we know now could become new pandemics, strengthening global networks of laboratories to identify new threats and respond rapidly, backed up by biological weather stations, to predict and manage data both in the field - and in the cloud. And of course, communications and outreach with the general public to remain vigilant, informed and aware.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.asm.orgwww.worldmicrobeforum.orgwww.questdiagnostics.comwww.ohi.vetmed.ucvdavis.eduwww.microsoft.comwww.lshtm.ac.ukwww.who.intwww.cdc.govwww.fda.gov#ASM #WMF #onehealth #pathogens #respiratorydiseases #infectiousdisease #coronavirus #SARSCoV2 #COVID19  #MERS #SARS #HIV #TB #Malaria #diagnostics #hometests #laboratorynetworks #publicprivatepartnerships #CDC #FDA #BatsRCute

Ben is joined by Micheal Ighodaro, a Nigerian-born human rights activist, who is profiled in the new HBO documentary, "The Legend of the Underground," a film about the struggle against rampant LGBTQ discrimination in Nigeria, as experienced by several young men who fight for the right to live their truth.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!https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/the-legend-of-the-undergroundhttps://www.avac.orghttps://www.gbgmc.org/global-black-pridehttps://outrightinternational.orghttps://frontlineaids.orghttps://www.hunuvat.comhttps://newsdocmedia.comhttps://www.unaids.orghttps://www.who.int#HIV #AIDS #LGBTQ #humanrights #TheLegendOfTheUnderground #HBODocs #GlobalBlackPride #AccessToTreatment #Nigeria #asylumrights #COVID19 #microbicides

This is a recording of webinar discussion, facilitated by Ben, about the importance of digital infrastructure, the role of collaboration to strengthen these systems and empower digital innovation, and the future of digital health. Brought to you by the Bay Area Global Health Alliance, with Co-creation Hub, Mastercard and Zenysis Technologies, as part of Resonance's Inclusive Innovation Exchange.Introduced by Resonance's Marissa Gilman, Ben is joined by Clay Sader, the Chief Operating Officer and former Director of Product at Zenysis Technologies. As the company’s first hire, Clay developed product strategy, shaped embedded delivery models, and launched projects in Ethiopia, Zambia, South Africa, Togo, and Liberia. Today Clay oversees global operations, business development, and product delivery.Temi Filani is a public health professional and currently leads the Design for Health Practice with Co-creation Hub (CcHUB), where she is responsible for strategic planning, thought leadership, partnerships, and business development with the goal of spurring design, innovation, and use of technology in the healthcare space across Africa. She is also currently enrolled in the Master of Healthcare Quality and Safety program at Harvard Medical School.Paul Musser leads Mastercard’s Global Pharmaceutical and MedTech vertical. Using innovative business models and Mastercard’s extensive technology resources, he and his teams look for ways to further enable the life-improving potential of medicine. Paul has been with MasterCard since 2007, where he has held a variety of roles, including sales, product development, and corporate strategy.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!https://bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://www.resonanceglobal.comhttps://www.zenysis.comhttps://www.mastercard.us/en-us.htmlhttps://www.hunuvat.comhttps://newsdocmedia.com#globalhealth #digitalinnovation #healthcaredata #newmedicines #humancentereddesign #designforhealth #inclusiveinnovationchallenge

Ben chats with Emily Bass, journalist, AIDS activist and author of To End A Plague -  a new review of PEPFAR - President George W Bush's multibillion investment in life-saving HIV treatment in Africa, and why this was the US's first moonshot of the 21st century.  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, please visit:https://www.state.gov/pepfarhttps://www.avac.orghttps://www.cdc.govhttps://www.who.inthttps://www.unaids.orghttps://www.emilybass.club/book#EmilyBass #ToEndAPlague #PEPFAR #HIV #GlobalAIDS #Activism #AVAC #ARVs #HIVPrevention

In this recently recorded live web event, we explore what private strategies ideas can be adopted by the global health community to develop, distribute, and market products for those most in need in low and middle income countries. With the Bay Area Global Health Alliance, Medicines 360, PSI and Resonance. Joining Ben are:Andrée Sosler, Senior Director, Impact and Global Access, Medicines360Margot Fahnestock, Vice President, Strategic Development, Medicines360Brandon Soloski, Senior Manager, Strategic Partnership, PSIMarissa Gilman, Global Health Practice Lead, ResonanceMedicines360 is a nonprofit organization that operates as a pharmaceutical company, which is an exciting innovation for addressing gaps in public health and also poses some challenges and has limitations.Population Services International (PSI) has used marketing and communications techniques to promote better health for decades; a model that has been successfully scaled and replicated and also faces barriers when applied to public health.Resonance is a global consulting firm that delivers market-based solutions to address the world’s toughest challenges and is the creator of the Inclusive Innovation Exchange, focused on the innovation process for those designing with emerging markets in mind.www.bayareaglobalhealth.orgwww.medicines360.orgwww.psi.orgwww.resonanceglobal.org#globalhealth #neglecteddiseases #infectiousdisease #publicprivatepartnerships #COVID19 #womenshealth #socialmedia

This is a zoom recording of a lovely and fascinating conversation between two global health leaders, Purnima Mane and Geeta Rao Gupta, as they reflect on how India’s cultural and structural barriers - particularly towards girls and women - have enabled SARS CoV2 to spread so widely. While the headlines may have faded away, the huge damage done by this pandemic are far from over. 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, please visit: https://www.parivarbayarea.orghttps://www.allianceindia.orghttps://www.frontlineaids.orghttps://www.bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://www.bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://www.sfcommunityhealth.orghttps://www.horizonsfoundation.orghttps://videovolunteers.org #COVID19 #COVIDIndia #Gender #SexualReproductiveRights #Hijra #COVIDVaccine #Vaccine #Oxygen #humanrights #healthequity #mentalhealth #pandemics #HIV #globalhealth

Ben chats with Nancye Green, co-founder of Donovan/Green and pioneer of the use of design to improve public health communications & engagement with communities. They discuss the CDC’s latest COVID-19 masks guidance, pharma TV ads, and their shared passion for one health. 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, please visit:https://dgtwo.comhttps://www.bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://www.ecohealth.orghttps://www.sfcommunityhealth.orghttps://www.cdc.govhttps://www.who.int #COVID19 #humanrights #healthequity #mentalhealth #pandemics #HIV #globalhealth, #onehealth

This special episode is a recording of a webinar organized by international and India-based organizations, with San Francisco Bay Area groups to find out how the pandemic is impacting India’s LGBTQI communities, and how we can help.It is part of a special series organized by the Bay Area Global Health Alliance, and the other cohosts of this episode are Parivar, Save Indian Trans ALL INDIA Lives (SITAL), Frontline AIDS, the India HIV/AIDS Alliance, the San Francisco Community Health Center, and the Horizons Foundation.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, please visit:https://www.parivarbayarea.orghttps://www.allianceindia.orghttps://www.frontlineaids.orghttps://www.bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://www.bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://www.sfcommunityhealth.orghttps://www.horizonsfoundation.orghttps://videovolunteers.org#COVID19 #COVIDIndia #LGBTQI #Hijra #COVIDVaccine #Vaccine #Oxygen #humanrights #healthequity #mentalhealth #pandemics #HIV #globalhealth

Ben catches up with leading physician, Dr. Huma Abbasi, General Manager Global Health and Medical and Chief Medical Officer at Chevron, to explore how the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the emotional wellbeing of employees around the world, what we have learned from HIV workplace strategies, and what employers can do to support their workers and families, especially in environments where governments can't or won't.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. This episode is dedicated to Wanjiku Kamau.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, please visit:https://www.bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://www.chevron.comhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.htmlhttps://www.ucdavis.edu/news/one-health-institutehttps://www.ecohealthalliance.orghttps://www.sfcommunityhealth.orghttps://www.calpep.orghttps://www.who.int#COVID19 #Vaccines #emotionalhealth #healthyworkplace #healthequity #Chevron #COVIDTests #3vaccinecertificate #vaccinepassport #vaccinehesitancy #HIV #PrEP #HIVTest #techforhealth #multinationalcorporations #mentalhealth

Ben meets Krista Donaldson, CEO of Equalize Health to make sense of the evolving global health innovation financing landscape, and how young social entrepreneurs can attract investment - a special podcast for students participating in the Bay Area Global Health Innovation Challenge. http://www.bayareaglobalhealthchallenge.comThis 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.equalizehealth.orghttps://www.bayareaglobalhealth.orghttps://www.cdc.govhttps://www.who.inthttps://www.cgph.berkeley.eduhttps://www.ucsf.eduhttps://www.ucdavis.edu#KristaDonaldson, #EqualizeHealth, #InnovativeFunding, #Globalhealthinnovation, #maternalhealth, #neonatalhealth, #COVID19, #SarsCOV2, #Pandemic, #coronavirus, #zoonoticdisease, #pandemicpreparation, #universalhealthcare, #BAGHIChallenge, #globalhealthall

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 

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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!

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

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. 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!

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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 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

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 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. 

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 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

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

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

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.

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!

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!

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, 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!

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!

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!

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

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/

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