Science in 5

Science in 5 is WHO's conversations in science. Listen to WHO experts explaining science related to COVID-19.

Science in 5 is a science podcast hosted by WHO - World Health Organization, with 147 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

WHO - World Health Organization hosts Science in 5, a science show with 147 episodes published.

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  Episode #146

  Polio: 99.9% Defeated. What Will It Take to End It for Good?

  Jan 16, 20266 minS1

  <p >Polio once paralyzed hundreds of thousands of children every year, striking fear into families across the world. Thanks to global vaccination efforts, cases have fallen by 99.9% since 1988. But polio is not gone yet.</p> <p>In this episode of Science in 5, we speak with Dr. Jamal Ahmad about why polio eradication still matters, how close the world truly is to ending this disease forever, and what's at stake if we don't finish the job.</p> <p>Polio spreads easily, respects no borders, and remains a threat as long as it exists anywhere. With only a few cases left in two...

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  Episode #145

  Pig Tapeworm – from gut to brain

  Oct 24, 20255 minS1

  <p>A worm that can cause epilepsy? Meet Taenia solium — the pig tapeworm that travels from gut to brain, causing seizures and preventable epilepsy in millions. In this episode of Science in 5, Dr Bernadette Abela explains how this parasite spreads when pigs eat human feces and humans consume contaminated food or water — and what we can do to stop it. Learn how cooking meat properly, improving hygiene, and vaccinating pigs can break the cycle.</p>

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  Episode #144

  Little lungs, big risks: The RSV threat to infants

  Sep 25, 20254 minS1

  <p>Did you know that RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalizations worldwide? Each year it claims over 100 000 young lives. In this Science in 5 episode, WHO's Dr Daniel Feikin shares how new immunization options can protect your baby.</p>

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  Episode #143

  The Race to Stop Cholera Before It's Too Late

  Sep 10, 20256 minS1

  <p>Did you know cholera still kills thousands every year — and outbreaks are rising, even in countries that hadn't seen it in decades? Dr. Kate Alberti is here to tell us how this deadly disease can be preventable and treatable. Learn what you can do to protect yourself, your family, and your community.</p>

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  Episode #142

  Drowning: A silent public health threat

  Aug 4, 20256 minS1

  <p>Did you know that drowning is a leading causes of death among children aged 1-4 years globally and that someone loses their life to drowning every two minutes? Please watch Science in 5 with our expert Dr Caroline Lukaszyk as we discuss this most under-recognized public health threat.</p>

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