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Science in 5

Science in 5

By: WHO - World Health Organization
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 Science in 5 is WHO's conversations in science. Listen to WHO experts explaining science related to COVID-19.2023 Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Science
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  • Pig Tapeworm – from gut to brain

    Pig Tapeworm – from gut to brain
    Oct 24 2025

    A worm that can cause epilepsy? Meet Taenia solium — the pig tapeworm that travels from gut to brain, causing seizures and preventable epilepsy in millions. In this episode of Science in 5, Dr Bernadette Abela explains how this parasite spreads when pigs eat human feces and humans consume contaminated food or water — and what we can do to stop it. Learn how cooking meat properly, improving hygiene, and vaccinating pigs can break the cycle.
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    5 mins
  • Little lungs, big risks: The RSV threat to infants

    Little lungs, big risks: The RSV threat to infants
    Sep 25 2025

    Did you know that RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalizations worldwide? Each year it claims over 100 000 young lives. In this Science in 5 episode, WHO's Dr Daniel Feikin shares how new immunization options can protect your baby.
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    4 mins
  • The Race to Stop Cholera Before It's Too Late

    The Race to Stop Cholera Before It's Too Late
    Sep 10 2025

    Did you know cholera still kills thousands every year — and outbreaks are rising, even in countries that hadn't seen it in decades? Dr. Kate Alberti is here to tell us how this deadly disease can be preventable and treatable. Learn what you can do to protect yourself, your family, and your community.
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    6 mins
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