Before The Next Crisis Hits

In the chaos of a global pandemic, clarity and trust became as vital as any vaccine. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Tista Ghosh reveals the untold stories behind rural and urban divides, the confusion of shifting public health guidance, and the fragile foundation of trust that shapes our collective response. This conversation cuts through the noise to spotlight the real challenges and urgent lessons that public health must face before the next crisis arrives.

References for Our Discussion

◼️Tista Ghosh | Author

◼️Bird flu’s deadly return: Are we flying blind into the next pandemic?

◼️Trump’s Cuts to FEMA Leave Us Unprepared for Disasters 

◼️The CDC at a Crossroads: Budget Cuts, Public Health, and the Growing Threat of Infectious Diseases 

◼️Social Impact Authors: How & Why Author Tista S Ghosh Is Helping To Change Our World

Guest

◼️Dr. Tista Ghosh, MD, MPH; Physician, Epidemiologist, Award-winning Health Journalist, & Author

Host & Producer(s)

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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Chapters

• 0:00 293-295: Dr. Tista Ghosh (Part 3)
• 0:33 Introduction and Host Welcome
• 1:16 Stories from the Frontline
• 1:33 Future Health Threats and Preparedness
• 6:30 Reflecting on the Pandemic Response
• 12:30 Final Thoughts and Book Promotion
• 14:43 Podcast Credits and Closing