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Mosquitoes, Money & a Warming World: Why a Malaria Vaccine Isn't Enough | Insights from Scott Filler
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Guest Description: Scott Filler, Senior Disease Coordinator at the Global Fund, a worldwide movement to defeat HIV, TB and malaria.
Episode description:
In this episode, we discuss Dr. Filler's journey, from a personal encounter with the disease to spearheading innovative initiatives. This profound sense of purpose fuels Dr. Filler's tireless advocacy for equal access to healthcare, regardless of birthplace. He asserts, "No child should have to face the devastating consequences. They didn't choose where they were born."
Throughout the podcast, Dr. Filler navigates the complex landscape of malaria control and elimination with clarity and insight. He discusses innovative initiatives like the Regional Artemisinin-resistance Initiative (RAI) and addresses the disruptive impacts of climate change, offering a comprehensive understanding of the challenges at hand. Dr. Filler emphasizes the critical importance of international cooperation, knowledge sharing and the need for a unified response, stating, "Malaria doesn't respect borders. A strategy for drug resistance requires a regional approach where we discuss all anti-malarias entering a particular region." Dr. Filler's insights illuminate the interconnected nature of the fight against malaria, transcending geographical boundaries in pursuit of a common goal.
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1. Mosquitoes, Money & a Warming World: Why a Malaria Vaccine Isn't Enough | Insights from Scott Filler (00:00:00)
2. Malaria worldwide problem (00:01:26)
3. Is vaccine working? (00:02:10)
4. Health care workers (00:04:18)
5. Malaria affecting children (00:09:19)
6. Malaria vs poverty (00:11:13)
7. RAI initiatives (00:15:49)
8. Funding gap for malaria control (00:21:20)
9. How can international cooperation and knowledge sharing accelerate progress in the fighting against this disease? (00:24:44)
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