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Wednesday, November 2, 9-11pm
The first hour explores the great paradox of global health - the
failure to deliver health care to millions in need. The second hour
covers vector-borne diseases. Brad Pitt narrates.
"Delivering the Goods"--This program explores the great paradox of
global health: at the dawn of the 21st century, most of the
deadliest diseases known to humankind can prevented, treated or
cured - yet millions die needlessly because the benefits of modern
medicine and public health fail to reach them. What are the
obstacles to providing care to populations in need? How do we
overcome these barriers and build effective, sustainable delivery
systems? From Kenya to Thailand, from Chad to Bangladesh, the
program chronicles innovative health programs and charismatic
leaders who, against all odds, "deliver the goods" to millions of
individuals - and are inspiring a new vision for the future of
global health.
"Deadly Messengers"--Vector-borne diseases - those that rely on
insects and animals to spread infectious agents - have consistently
posed a threat to public health. Today, the most dangerous vector
on earth is the mosquito. From malaria to yellow fever to West Nile
virus, mosquito-borne diseases continue to threaten the health of
millions around the world - the majority of new diseases to have
surfaced in the past 25 years can be traced to the mosquito.
"Deadly Messengers" recounts the stories of scientists and health
workers who battled the mosquito, and examines current efforts to
control mosquito and other vector-borne diseases - including the
development of new vaccines to protect the world's most vulnerable
populations.
