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Science in 5

WHO - World Health Organization

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

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  • 115 - Dengue Fever

    Why is Dengue fever spreading to places it did not exist before? What are the symptoms and treatments? What about vaccines? Dr Raman Velayudhan explains in Science in 5.

    Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 04min
  • 114 - Disease X

    Disease X

    How are scientists working to prevent the next pandemic? What do countries need to do to prepare? Dr Ana Maria Henao-Restrepo outlines the R&D needs that the world needs to invest in to prevent and prepare for the next pandemic.

    Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 05min
  • 113 - Obesity – 1 March 2024

    WHO's Science in 5 / Episode# 113 -- Did you know that where you live, the food systems around you and your opportunities to be active increase your risk of developing obesity? How big is this issue? How can you reduce your risk and protect yourself? WHO’s Dr Francesco Branca explains in Science in 5.

    Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 04min
  • 112 - What is Long COVID?

    If you have suffered from COIVID and are still feeling the symptoms, could it be Long COVID? What are the symptoms? Are treatments available? WHO’s Dr Jamie Rylance explains in science in 5.

    Thu, 22 Feb 2024 - 04min
  • 111 - Sun and skin cancer

    WHO and the International Labor Organization (ILO) recently released estimates on how many workers are exposed to intense sunlight at work and how many of them develop non melanoma skin cancer. How does long exposure to sunlight cause skin cancer? Who is at risk? How can you, your employer and your Government protect you? Dr Frank Pega explains in Science in 5

    Fri, 19 Jan 2024 - 05min
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