Infectious Diseases
Monkeypox: Do we need to be alarmed?
Monkeypox cases are steadily rising around the world, but do we need to be worried? Infectious diseases experts say the outbreak is cause for concern, but not alarm. Audio
Peter Doherty: 'People should act as though they have Covid-19'
Nobel prize-winning Australian immunologist Professor Peter Doherty says need to think like we’ve already got Covid-19 if we want to protect our most vulnerable. Audio
What happened to Zika?
Two years ago the world was gripped in a Zika panic as the mosquito-borne virus infected millions and spread across 80 countries. Thousands of babies were born with horrific birth defects after their… Audio
The looming crisis of antimicrobial resistance
As more microbes develop resistance to every kind of antimicrobial treatment, the threat of dying from even common infectious diseases is increasing - so what should we be doing about it? Audio
Mumps outbreak concern after case numbers rise
Health officials fear there could be an outbreak of mumps after 20 cases were reported in just five months - up to triple the usual rate.
Preparing for Ebola in Auckland
How Middlemore, one of New Zealand's largest hospitals, is preparing for Ebola. Audio