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A Shot in the Arm Podcast

Ben Plumley
HIV
Pepfar
Covid-19
HIV Prevention
Global Health
HIV/AIDS
Public Health
Chemotherapy
World Health Assembly
Lenacapavir
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Health Equity
Community Engagement
South Africa
International Women's Day
UNAIDS
AIDS
Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
Artificial Intelligence

Welcome to A Shot In The Arm Podcast, where we take a deep dive into the heart of global health. Since our launch in 2019, we've released over 150 episodes that illuminate the intersection of innovation and equity in healthcare. Join me, your host Ben Plumley—a global infectious disease strategist and passionate HIV advocate, along with our expert team of co-hosts, as we engage in compelling, char... more

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Latest Episodes

A Shot in the Arm Media launches a new nine-part series produced in partnership with the UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences, built around the book Redefining Global Health in the 21st Century, co-authored by Dr. mike Reid (UCSF Institute for G... more

Another candid update from Ben Plumley on life with stage four colorectal cancer, focusing on one of the most under appreciated challenges of treatment: the daily battle to eat.

Treatment Update — Ben is continuing maintenance chemotherapy and await... more

This is the first episode of AIDS 2060, a special multimedia mini-series of podcasts and Substack articles devoted to understanding what is needed to bring the HIV epidemic under control, how long that will take, and why the world has been unable to ... more

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Investigative journalist and public health expert Emily Bass returns to A Shot In The Arm with the most consequential update on the global HIV response in months. Drawing on a brand-new report from Physicians for Human Rights and South African partne... more

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Erik Blessim
Engaged in a continuous support role for nutrition and care, described as a partner who helps with meals and care coordination
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Episode: Episode 10 – Colon, Meet Cancer: Food Fight: The Impact of Cancer and Chemo on my Appetite
Lance Toma
Executive Director, San Francisco Community Health Center
San Francisco Community Health Center
Episode: AIDS 2060 Ep 01 - Lessons from the Frontlines: San Francisco
Dan O'Neill
Chief Medical Officer, San Francisco Community Health Center
San Francisco Community Health Center
Episode: AIDS 2060 Ep 01 - Lessons from the Frontlines: San Francisco
Tatyana Moaton
Head of Policy and Human Resources, San Francisco Community Health Center
San Francisco Community Health Center
Episode: AIDS 2060 Ep 01 - Lessons from the Frontlines: San Francisco
Eric Goosby
Ambassador, former Global AIDS Coordinator (Pepfar)
UCSF
Episode: PEPFAR’s Dr. mike Reid Resigns on Substack: Equity, Authoritarianism, & the Future of Global Health
Birgit Poniatowski
Executive Director, International AIDS Society
International AIDS Society
Episode: HIV: Rethink, Rebuild and Rise Up - With the IAS’ Birgit Poniatowski
Dr. Tatyana Moaton
Director of Strategic Innovation and Partnership at the San Francisco Community Health Center
San Francisco Community Health Center
Episode: Trans Life: How to Survive Trump’s 2nd Administration | Dr. Tatyana Moaton
Andy Seale
Senior Advisor at the World Health Organization, focusing on HIV strategies.
World Health Organization
Episode: Reflecting on Global Health’s Many Eras with WHO's Andy Seale
Dr. Seth Berkley
Founder and president of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative and CEO of GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance.
GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance
Episode: Fair Doses: Towards A Future of Vaccine Equity and Innovation with Dr. Seth Berkley

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Ben Plumley
Host of the show, focusing on global infectious disease strategy and HIV advocacy

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Great podcast for learning about public health

    I was tasked with listening to an episode for my Foundations in Global Health class at UC Berkeley. I didn’t really know what to expect, but the episodes were really engaging and have a lot of excellent guests from leaders in the public health field. It’s nicely produced and the YouTube episodes are also nice. Not sure why this podcast doesn’t have more reviews/views across platforms, but I’ll continue to listen to it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kylejade19
    United States9 months ago
  • Great show: shot in the arm

    Enjoy hearing the most current topics in public health presented with a curious inquisitive mind. Ben Plumley is a dazzling host

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeattleSean
    United States7 years ago

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Redefining Global Health in the 21st Century: A New Series on Why Global Health Is at a Crossroads
Q: What are the key paradigm shifts you propose for global health?
Shifts in financing, governance that centers populations, and a reimagined science and technology deployment that truly reaches underserved settings, all framed around addressing climate change and its health implications.
Redefining Global Health in the 21st Century: A New Series on Why Global Health Is at a Crossroads
Q: Why did you write this book and who do you want to reach?
We wanted to address what the future of global health could look like and invite a broader audience beyond the public health elite to engage with these ideas.
Trans Life: How to Survive Trump’s 2nd Administration | Dr. Tatyana Moaton
Q: What was life like before Trump?
The challenges for trans individuals existed long before Trump's administration, but current events have significantly heightened the crisis.
Country Leadership To Transform Global AIDS Responses: Insights from Dr. Nduku Kilonzo and Dr. Thembisile Xulu
Q: Will we end AIDS as a public health crisis by 2030?
The answer is uncertain and depends on recognizing existing country systems and partnerships.
Reimagining the Global HIV Response: The Kigali Call to Action
Q: What kind of leadership and creativity, scientifically, would you really like the world to understand?
Leadership should come from communities as they understand best what works for them in delivering services.

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A global health podcast that centers on the intersection of innovation and equity in healthcare, with a focus on HIV, public health policy, and practical frontline insights. Episodes frequently feature leaders from health organizations, clinicians, researchers, and advocates discussing funding shifts, program design, data transparency, vaccine equity, and the social determinants shaping access to care. The show is notable for its candid conversations with senior health leaders and policymakers, along with ambitious projects like long-range initiatives to reimagine AIDS responses by 2060. Listeners can expect in-depth analysis, global perspectives, and personal storytelling that connects policy and research to real-world health outcomes. Thi... more

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