{"podcast":{"title":"Transmissible: A Public Health Podcast","slug":"transmissible-a-public-health-podcast-6613606","podcast_index_feed_id":6613606,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e642804c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica-stahl8","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/38531179/38531179-1690144850537-c98dc1dc4acf7.jpg","author":"Jessica Stahl","episode_count":55,"summary":"Welcome to Transmissible: A Public Health Podcast. I'm your host, Jessica Stahl, MPH, former CDC contractor and public health enthusiast, here to explore exciting topics in public and global health, from emerging infectious diseases to urgent global matters and historical plagues. Please note that this podcast offers educational content and not scientific or medical advice. For specific concerns, listeners are encouraged to consult professionals accordingly. https://www.podpage.com/transmissible-a-public-health-podcast-1/","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/transmissible-a-public-health-podcast-6613606"},"episode":{"title":"BREAKING NEWS: WHO Investigates Mysterious Illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Referred to as 'Disease X')","slug":"breaking-news-who-investigates-mysterious-illness-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-referred-to-as-disease-x","published_at":"2024-12-06T22:32:16+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/transmissible-a-public-health-podcast-6613606/breaking-news-who-investigates-mysterious-illness-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-referred-to-as-disease-x","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/transmissible-a-public-health-podcast-6613606","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica-stahl8/episodes/BREAKING-NEWS-WHO-Investigates-Mysterious-Illness-in-the-Democratic-Republic-of-Congo-Referred-to-as-Disease-X-e2s07jn","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e642804c/podcast/play/95476791/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-11-6%2F338e1a7d-d39d-4d24-4295-939d21f8d823.mp3","summary":"In this mini-episode of Transmissible , Jessica provides an urgent global health update on a mysterious illness emerging in a remote region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. With symptoms like fever, cough, and anemia, and a widely varying death toll, health officials are racing to identify the cause of this outbreak. Jessica explains the challenges of disease surveillance in such remote areas, the impact of malnutrition on affected communities, and the global response, including updates from WHO and CDC. Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds, and don’t miss next week’s deep dive into measles! Citations: WHO supports Democratic Republic of the Congo reinforce efforts to diagnose disease in remote area | WHO | Regional Office for Africa https://acp.cd/sante/kwango-67-deces-dus-a-une-epidemie-dorigine-inconnue-enregistres-a-panzi/ Legal Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, this podcast should not be used as a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. The host and contributors are not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for any actions taken based on the information provided in this podcast. Reliance on any information shared is solely at your own risk. This podcast may discuss historical events, medical research, and treatment options; however, these discussions are not endorsements of any particular therapy, medication, or approach. Additionally, the content may not reflect the most up-to-date research o…","meta_description":"In this mini-episode of Transmissible , Jessica provides an urgent global health update on a mysterious illness emerging in a remote region of the Democra…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":597,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/transmissible-a-public-health-podcast-6613606/episodes/breaking-news-who-investigates-mysterious-illness-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-referred-to-as-disease-x/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/transmissible-a-public-health-podcast-6613606/breaking-news-who-investigates-mysterious-illness-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-referred-to-as-disease-x.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}