Paths to a disease-free world: control, eliminate, eradicate

Global Health Matters

What are the differences between the various paths to a disease-free world? Why are we pursuing eradication of some diseases while for others, control or elimination is the more realistic option?
In this episode, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with three experts who answer these questions and more. Uche Amazigo shares lessons she learned during her tenure as the Director of the WHO African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control; David Reddy discusses the new and exciting innovations for malaria elimination; and Aidan O’Leary makes the case for pursuing worldwide eradication of polio. Join us in this discovery of what is needed to reduce or remove the risk of infectious diseases.
Guests are:

• Uche Amazigo, CEO, Pan-African Community Initiative on Education and Health
• David Reddy, CEO, Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV)
• Aidan O’Leary, Director, Polio Eradication, WHO

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