What have we learned from previous pandemics? Does history repeat itself? What does the future hold for the health of the planet? In this episode, infectious disease specialist, medical journalist and epidemiologist Dr. Celine Gounder speaks with history professor Nadja Durbach, who specializes in the history of the body and medicines. They discuss the possible challenges to health care for families now and in the future, why medicine has always been intertwined with society and politics and how we can better prepare for what’s around the corner.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.