RX FOR SURVIVAL - A GLOBAL HEALTH CHALLENGE

Disease Warriors/Rise of the Superbugs Tuesday, November 1, 9-11pm
The first episode chronicles the groundbreaking work of 19th-century researchers who discovered that germs cause illness and developed the first vaccines. The second episode chronicles the fight against new resistant bugs and the search for "magic bullets" - the wonder drugs that have become a mainstay of modern medicine. Brad Pitt narrates.

RX FOR SURVIVAL - A GLOBAL HEALTH CHALLENGE

Delivering the Goods/Deadly Messengers

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.

RX FOR SURVIVAL - A GLOBAL HEALTH CHALLENGE

Back to the Basics/How Safe Are We? Thursday, November 3, 9-11pm
The first hour explores the vital connection between health and essential requirements such as clean water and sanitation. The second hour examines the need to strengthen public health systems and leadership worldwide. Brad Pitt narrates.