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The CommonHealth is the podcast of the CSIS Bipartisan Alliance for Global Health Security. On The CommonHealth, hosts J. Stephen Morrison and Katherine Bliss delve deeply into the puzzle that connects pandemic preparedness and response, HIV/AIDS, routine immunization, and primary care, areas of huge import to human and national security. The CommonHealth replaces under a single podcast the Corona... more

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Priya Basu, head of the Pandemic Fund (est. 2022, based at the World Bank), reflects on the Fund's origin and evolution. "It exists to solve problems no one else was solving."

Its $1.4 B invested over three years in pandemic preparedness and respons... more

Gavi CEO Sania Nishtar sat down with Katherine E. Bliss, Director and Senior Fellow, Immunizations and Health Systems Resilience, to discuss the Alliance’s ambitious plan of work for the next five years; the ways in which Gavi is reforming to improve... more

In September 2025, the U.S. Department of State, Gilead Sciences, and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria announced a novel partnership to procure and deliver lenacapavir—a groundbreaking twice-yearly injectable pre-exposure proph... more

Dr. Eli Cahan explains how he evolved into both a neonatologist and an accomplished, intrepid journalist, inspired by the likes of Atul Gawande and shaped by experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic. It is a balancing act, rushing between fixed medic... more

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Recent Guests

Priya Basu
Executive head of the Pandemic Fund, World Bank
World Bank/Pandemic Fund
Episode: Priya Basu, the Pandemic Fund: "Countries are not sitting on the fence. They are lining up."
Sania Nishtar
Chief Executive Officer, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Episode: A Conversation with Dr. Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance | The Futures Summit
Jeremy Lewin
Senior Official, Office of the Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance, U.S. Department of State
U.S. Department of State
Episode: The Lenacapavir Partnership and the Evolution of U.S. Foreign Assistance | The Futures Summit
Peter Sands
Executive Director
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Episode: The Lenacapavir Partnership and the Evolution of U.S. Foreign Assistance | The Futures Summit
Daniel O'Day
Chief Executive Officer
Gilead Sciences
Episode: The Lenacapavir Partnership and the Evolution of U.S. Foreign Assistance | The Futures Summit
Dr. Eli Cahan
Pediatrician, emergency medicine clinician and journalist
Boston Children's Hospital (and Stanford Health Policy training)
Episode: Dr. Eli Cahan: “Human beings are wired for stories.”
Benjamin Park
Director, CDC Division of Global Health Protection
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Episode: Dr. Benjamin Park, CDC: speed is of utmost importance
Daniel Salas-Peraza
Executive Manager of the Comprehensive Immunization Special Program
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
Episode: Expanding Access to Immunizations in the Americas | The CommonHealth Live!
Santiago Cornejo
Executive Manager of the Regional Revolving Funds
PAHO
Episode: Expanding Access to Immunizations in the Americas | The CommonHealth Live!

Hosts

J. Stephen Morrison
Host of The CommonHealth; CSIS Bipartisan Alliance for Global Health Security
Katherine Bliss
Host of The CommonHealth; CSIS Bipartisan Alliance for Global Health Security

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • I really enjoyed listening this podcast show as it keeps me updated on recent news on the healthcare industry!

    Podchaser
    5
    podcastguestoutreach
    2 years ago
  • Gold

    Such gold. Constant gold from CSIS.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShelleyChalker
    United States3 years ago
  • Mediocre host, great objective source of information

    Great source of objective Covid-19 related information with great selection of guests such as Fauci. That being the case… I felt like the life was being sucked out of me with your introduction of Fauci in your newest episode. I didn’t realise there was a question in there 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 slow down, take a breath, make the question known. that’s all that’s required. Cheers for a great resource.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Skrinkles.
    Australia4 years ago
  • Globalist nonsense

    Far left perspective is of no value given how wrong they have been on Covid19.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ZackOconner1981
    United States6 years ago
  • CSIS

    This is a highly informative podcast from the CSIS podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brill574
    United States6 years ago

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Occasional political framing noted by some listeners; scientific rigor is valued by others.
Prospective sponsors should note the reception of objective, data-driven conversations.
Informative and high-quality global health discussions.
Strong guest lineup and practical insights on health security and vaccines.

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A Conversation with Dr. Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance | The Futures Summit
Q: What is the status of replenishment financing and how is Gavi adapting to shortfalls?
Gavi secured about $10 billion of the $11.9 billion目标; some new donors emerged (e.g., Indonesia, India), and while the US contribution was not fully realized, there is bipartisan support in high-income countries and continued efforts to close funding gaps to sustain malaria vaccines and stockpiles.
A Conversation with Dr. Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance | The Futures Summit
Q: Could you describe Gavi's current work plan and who can benefit over the next five years?
The plan spans 2026–2030, expanding vaccines to over 20 diseases, including dengue, with TB vaccination in the pipeline; 54 countries below the $2,300 GNI threshold remain the primary focus, with strong emphasis on country transitions toward self-financing while still supporting fragile contexts.
Priya Basu, the Pandemic Fund: "Countries are not sitting on the fence. They are lining up."
Q: What gives you hope for the Fund's future, and what would you wish to improve its standing or impact?
Hope comes from strong political commitment in recipient countries and ongoing demonstrations of results; a key improvement would be broader recognition of health security as national security to attract funding from defense budgets and other non-traditional sources.
Priya Basu, the Pandemic Fund: "Countries are not sitting on the fence. They are lining up."
Q: What are the biggest vulnerabilities and how is the Fund addressing funding diversity beyond traditional ODA?
The main vulnerabilities are resource mobilization and the volatility of ODA; the Fund is diversifying through philanthropies, foundations, private sector engagement, and non-ODA government funding while maintaining a catalytic, country-owned approach.
Priya Basu, the Pandemic Fund: "Countries are not sitting on the fence. They are lining up."
Q: How does the Pandemic Fund differ from traditional financing mechanisms for global health, and what makes its model catalytic?
It doesn't replace existing financing but coordinates and unlocks additional resources by catalyzing private and public funding around country-led priorities, leveraging roughly seven dollars for every one dollar granted, and aligning partners to deliver a coherent financing stream across sectors.

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What is The CommonHealth about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A policy-focused health and global security program that centers on pandemic preparedness, HIV/AIDS, immunization, and primary care. Episodes frequently feature leading researchers, policymakers, and humanitarian leaders discussing real-world challenges in outbreak response, vaccine equity, health diplomacy, and health system resilience. Noteworthy strengths include high-level guest lineups and in-depth discussions on funding, governance, and cross-sector partnerships, making it valuable for listeners involved in public health strategy, government, or global health NGOs. Potential sponsors or guests may appreciate the rigorous, nonpartisan approach and emphasis on practical solutions and policy impact, though some listeners perceive occasio... more

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2. Sania Nishtar
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4. Peter Sands
5. Daniel O'Day
6. Dr. Eli Cahan
7. Benjamin Park
8. Daniel Salas-Peraza

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