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  • Polio: 99.9% Defeated. What Will It Take to End It for Good?

    January 16, 2026 · 6 min

    Polio once paralyzed hundreds of thousands of children every year, striking fear into families across the world. Thanks to global vaccination efforts, cases have fallen by 99.9% since 1988. But polio is not gone yet. In this episode…

  • Pig Tapeworm – from gut to brain

    October 24, 2025 · 5 min

    A worm that can cause epilepsy? Meet Taenia solium — the pig tapeworm that travels from gut to brain, causing seizures and preventable epilepsy in millions. In this episode of Science in 5, Dr Bernadette Abela explains how this parasite…

  • Little lungs, big risks: The RSV threat to infants

    September 25, 2025 · 4 min

    Did you know that RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalizations worldwide? Each year it claims over 100 000 young lives. In this Science in 5 episode, WHO's Dr Daniel Feikin shares how new immunization options can protect your baby.

  • The Race to Stop Cholera Before It's Too Late

    September 10, 2025 · 6 min

    Did you know cholera still kills thousands every year — and outbreaks are rising, even in countries that hadn't seen it in decades? Dr. Kate Alberti is here to tell us how this deadly disease can be preventable and treatable. Learn what…

  • Drowning: A silent public health threat

    August 4, 2025 · 6 min

    Did you know that drowning is a leading causes of death among children aged 1-4 years globally and that someone loses their life to drowning every two minutes? Please watch Science in 5 with our expert Dr Caroline Lukaszyk as we discuss…

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  • Air pollution damages young brains

    July 2, 2025 · 6 min

    Did you know that the air you breathe can harm your brain, and increase your risk for dementia, anxiety and depression ? Nine out of 10 people around the world breathe air that does not meet WHO's recommended air quality standards. Air…

  • The Gift of Blood -- Why It Matters

    June 13, 2025 · 5 min

    Did you know that you can save three lives in just ten minutes with the gift of your blood? What do countries need to do to have safe blood donation systems ? WHO's Dr Yuyun Maryuningsih explains all you need to know to donate blood…

  • The tobacco trap – hooked by lies

    May 29, 2025 · 5 min

    The tobacco industry continues to sell death and destruction by using flavors, packaging and advertising.   Is there any "safe" product or consumption method? How does tobacco use harm your body? Join us today in conversation with Simone…

  • Vaccine safety explained: What the science actually says

    May 1, 2025 · 6 min

    Are vaccines safe? What's actually in them? In this 2-part episode of Science in 5, WHO's Dr. Kate O'Brien breaks down how vaccines are tested, approved, and monitored even after they reach the public. She also explains what happens if a…

  • Vaccines: Science vs. scare

    April 24, 2025 · 5 min

    Should kids just "get the disease" instead of being vaccinated? Can vaccines really overwhelm a child's immune system? Who decides what vaccines we get—and why? If you're a new parent with questions about vaccines, you're not alone. In…

  • Healthy births, saving mothers

    April 7, 2025 · 5 min

    What does a mother need to know to ensure that she has a safe pregnancy and delivery? What are some warning signs to watch for? And what are a woman's rights while going through a pregnancy and delivery? Join our maternal health expert Dr…

  • Facing the TB crisis

    March 21, 2025 · 5 min

    Severe resource shortages are threatening the global response to end tuberculosis. Is the world on the brink of a global TB crisis? A quarter of the world's population could be infected with TB and not even know it. Is there a cure?  What…

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Science in 5 is WHO's conversations in science. Listen to WHO experts explaining science related to COVID-19.