As misinformation spreads and mistrust deepens, can the U.S. handle another pandemic?
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges facing America's public health system in light of misinformation and the lessons learned from the COVID pandemic.
The COVID pandemic overwhelmed our health care system and killed well over a million Americans. Fast-tracked vaccines saved millions, but missteps in the response and misinformation online have damaged trust. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the state of America's public health system and whether it's prepared for the next pandemic with Dr. Josh Sharfstein and Elizabeth Cameron. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
People in this episode
Host: William Brangham
Guests: Dr. Josh Sharfstein, Elizabeth Cameron
Topics covered
- public health
- pandemic preparedness
- misinformation
- trust in healthcare
- COVID-19 response
Keywords
- pandemic
- misinformation
- public health
- COVID-19
- trust
- vaccines
- healthcare system
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Organizations: PBS News, Acast
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