What Do Cows Have To Do With Vaccines?

This question is answered on this Drug Discovery Series episode on The Global Health Pharmacists Podcast.

Vaccines have shaped the course of human history, saving millions of lives and transforming global health. But did you know that the story of vaccine development begins in an unexpected place—with cows?

This episode dives into the fascinating origins of immunization, exploring how one groundbreaking discovery set the stage for modern medicine.

Rather than focusing on technical details, we uncover the surprising connections, the bold experiments, and the revolutionary ideas that changed the way humanity fights disease. From humble beginnings to a worldwide impact, this journey reveals how curiosity, science, and a little help from nature sparked one of the greatest medical advancements of all time.

Whether you’re a history buff, a science enthusiast, or simply curious about how vaccines became a cornerstone of public health, this episode offers a compelling narrative that will leave you inspired and eager to learn more.

Tune in to discover the untold story behind vaccines and how a simple observation reshaped the future of medicine forever.

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The HPV vaccine is one of the most powerful tools we have to protect long-term health, yet many people still overlook its importance.

In this episode, I break down five compelling reasons why you should get vaccinated and one extra. I also give my take on conspiracy theories about vaccination.

Listen to find out.

Listen to the episode where I explained vaccination here-https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mWzFRnmSAV93nNJpCjdcl?si=58f4820d5c554007

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In this first instalment of the series "GLOBAL HEALTH CONVERSATION WITH PHARM GEE" on the Global Health Pharmacist Podcast, I had the privilege to discuss about PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS with Prof Christian Happi, a Professor of Molecular Biology and a leading researcher in the field of genomics and infectious disease. He is the director of Institute of Genomics and Global Health (IGH), a cutting edge research facility in Reedemer's University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria. Named one of TIME 100 most influential people of 2025, he is globally recognized for his immense contributions to global health through his innovative solution called SENTINEL, a framework for early pandemic detection which he co-founded.

In this discussion we talked about:

-What differentiates a pandemic from an epidemic

-Lessons from Ebola Virus and COVID 19

-How SENTINEL works

-What has been achieved in pandemic prevention using SENTINEL

-Impact of IGH in training young African scientists

-How prepared the world is right now for the next pandemic

-How he has been able to bring the technology for pandemic preparedness to rural areas

-What the pandemic of the future might be

-How AI has been incorporated into the watch for the next pandemic

-What we can do to prevent the next pandemic

Find out more about Prof Christian Happi's work at IGH via the link below

https://ighresearch.org/

Read the article about Prof Christian Happi in TIME MAGAZINE via the link below

https://time.com/collections/100-most-influential-people-2025/7273774/christian-happi/

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The first episode of The Global Health Pharmacist Podcast for 2026 set the stage for an exciting year ahead in global health and pharmacy practice. Host Pharm Gee introduced a diverse lineup of programmes designed to empower pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and the wider community.

Listeners can look forward to:

-Health and Medication Advice – practical guidance on safe medicine use and patient-centered care.

-World Health Awareness Days Celebration – spotlighting global campaigns and pharmacist-led initiatives.

-Drug Discovery Series – exploring breakthroughs in pharmaceutical research and development.

-Disease Prevention Series – strategies to reduce the burden of preventable illnesses worldwide.

-Recent Advances and Innovations in Global Health updates on cutting-edge technologies and policies shaping healthcare.

-Global Health Conversations with Pharm Gee – engaging discussions with thought leaders and experts.

-Dear Pharm Gee – an interactive segment answering listener questions on pharmacy and health.

This episode emphasized collaboration, innovation, and advocacy as key themes for 2026, in order to advance global health.

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This last episode of the podcast for the year 2025 highlights some major challenges and breakthroughs for global health in the year and also talks about the various achievements the show has made so far thanks to the listeners.

Notable wins for The Global Health Pharmacist Podcast this year are the awards of 2025 Rising Star and A 2025 Most Shared Show as presented by Spotify, the hosting platform of the podcast.

Wishing all listeners, followers and subscribers Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year In Advance.

Thank you for a great 2025! Connect with the podcast on social media via:

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This episode talks about the two recently celebrated World Health Days bringing awareness to the themes and what listeners can do to key into them for a better and healthier world.

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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest health challenges of our time—threatening the medicines we rely on and the future we hope to secure.

In this special episode, we spotlight World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2025 (18th-25th November), exploring why urgent action is needed today to safeguard tomorrow.

Listeners will discover how AMR develops and why it’s spreading globally, the impact on everyday treatments, from common infections to life-saving surgeries, practical steps individuals, communities, and policymakers can take now to help in inspiring global initiatives, driving change and protecting our shared future.

This episode is a rallying call: protect our present, secure our future—because the fight against AMR starts with us.

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Hello again! This is an update on why the podcast has been quite for a while, the challenges being faced and plans going forward.

This episode introduces a mini series on the podcast which will be aired on Fridays till the end of the year before official commencement of season 6. Thank you for your support so far and continuous support going forward.

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