The History of Medicine
Explore the rich history of medicine, from the diseases that once plagued us, how the medicine we take for granted today came to be, and the curious characters and stories surrounding these topics. Updates every week, with breaks between seasons for additional research and planning. Our current topic: Pain. Episodes to resume in early October 2021! Past Season's topics: Season 1 - Antibiotics. Season 2 - Surgery/Anesthesia. Season 3 - Public Health. Season 4 - Mental Illness. Season 5 - Pain.
The History of Medicine
3.29 - The Who's WHO
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Kirby Gong
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Season 3
This week, we re-visit international public health efforts, with the formation of the World Health Organization in 1948. We talk about some of their greatest achievements and responsibilities, and some of the recent controversies too.
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