# E15: Virus of the Caribbeans w/ Dr Stephanie Fletcher-Lartey (Part 1)

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Podcast: [EHO Knows](https://stenobird.com/podcast/eho-knows-7119748)
Published: 2026-01-06T23:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eho-knows/episodes/E15-Virus-of-the-Caribbeans-w-Dr-Stephanie-Fletcher-Lartey-Part-1-e3d7vi4
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Duration seconds: 1330

## Resource

In this jet-setting episode of EHO Knows, Shane is joined by Dr Stephanie Fletcher-Lartey for a journey through the very early days of COVID-19. From Sydney to the Caribbean, Stephanie shares how she stepped into a senior regional public health role just as a mysterious new virus began to emerge, helping 27 small island nations prepare with limited information, strong collaboration, and economies heavily reliant on tourism. This episode offers a rare international perspective on pandemic preparedness beyond the usual headlines, setting the scene for what happens when Stephanie returns to an eerily quiet Australia. Thank you to our guest Dr Stephanie Fletcher-Lartey Hosted by Shane van de Vorstenbosch

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