Suicides in Afganistan, Superbugs Solution, and Political Resistance To Harm Reduction

From confronting the heartbreaking reality in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan where despair is gripping women - to phage therapy to combat the rising threat of superbugs - and exploring what happens when political opinion trumps public health evidence; stay with us in this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast as we navigate these pressing public health challenges and have discussions about solutions that can make a difference.Articles Covered◼️ ‘Despair is settling in’: female suicides on rise in Taliban’s Afghanistan (The Guardian)◼️ Superbugs are overpowering antibiotics. We should fight them with phage therapy (MacLean’s)◼️ Let evidence, not opinion, guide harm reduction policy and practice in Canada’s drug poisoning crisis (The Conversation)Podcast Hosts◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®Subscribe to the NewsletterSubscribe to the newsletter so you don’t miss out on the latest podcast episodes, live events, jobs, learning opportunities, and other engaging professional development content here.Leave Us A Five Star Rating (☆☆☆☆☆)If you enjoy our podcasts, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and spread the word to your friends to help us get discovered by more people.

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The Public Health Insight Podcast is a weekly podcast ranked in the top 5% of all podcasts globally. The podcast covers all things public health and global health, from the sustainable development goals to the social determinants of health, as well as interesting dialogues about the diverse career opportunities that exist in the fields. Since its launch in March 2020, the podcast has featured more than 40 high-profile guests and has built an audience in more than 5,000 cities in over 190 countries.