The State of Public Health in a Post-Pandemic World

Overview

Explore the current state of public health in a post-pandemic world through this insightful conversation featuring Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of the School of Public Health at Brown University, and Amna Nawaz, senior national correspondent for PBS NewsHour. Delve into crucial topics such as vaccine hesitancy, global vaccination rates, public health system challenges, and strategies for combating misinformation. Gain valuable insights on rebuilding public health infrastructure, addressing mental health concerns, and navigating societal divisions exacerbated by the pandemic. Learn about the progress made in pandemic response, ongoing challenges, and the potential long-term impacts of COVID-19 on global health and society. Discover expert perspectives on vaccine mandates, booster shots, FDA approval processes, and the path towards a new normal. Understand the importance of effective public health communication and the role of global scientific collaboration in addressing future health crises.

Syllabus

Introduction
Welcome
Shah
Reasons for not getting the vaccine
Whats holding people back
How to combat misinformation
How to help communities of color
Global vaccination rates
Global vaccine distribution timeline
Mandates
More mandates
Public health system
What is the state of public health today
How to rebuild the public health system
Public health workers
Moving out of one crisis
What did we do better
We have an opportunity
What are you worried about
Mental health
Deep fissures in society
Early signs of progress
Too many people think its unacceptable
Rule by rule
Two Americas
Where are we heading
Questions from the audience
What has public health learned about communicating
Public health has figured out the new way
Solutions depend on vaccines
Negative COVID19 tests
Controversy around boosters
What we know about boosters
What is the impact of not vaccinating
The impact on Africa
FDA approval of vaccines
Why is it time for an FDA approval
When is it going to happen
When do we go back to normal
How global science works
How pandemics change societies
Thank you