Global Health Diplomats: The 2024 US Election

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 response to AIDS.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Global Health Challenges:

• The ongoing threat of pandemics and climate-related diseases.
• The emergence of new and existing infections due to climate change.

1. HIV/AIDS Response:

• The future of the AIDS response post-2025 and 2030.
• The need for sustainable funding and local resource mobilization.

1. 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.