Science in 5

Polio: 99.9% Defeated. What Will It Take to End It for Good?

Polio once paralyzed hundreds of thousands of children every year, striking fear into families across the world. Thanks to global vaccination efforts, cases have fallen b

Pig Tapeworm – from gut to brain

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 episo

Little lungs, big risks: The RSV threat to infants

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 Dani

The Race to Stop Cholera Before It's Too Late

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 ho

Drowning: A silent public health threat

Did you know that drowning is a leading causes of death among children aged 1-4 years globally and that someone loses their life to drowning every two minutes? Please wat

Air pollution damages young brains

Did you know that the air you breathe can harm your brain, and increase your risk for dementia, anxiety and depression ? Nine out of 10 people around the world breathe ai

The Gift of Blood -- Why It Matters

Did you know that you can save three lives in just ten minutes with the gift of your blood? What do countries need to do to have safe blood donation systems ? WHO's Dr Yu

The tobacco trap – hooked by lies

The tobacco industry continues to sell death and destruction by using flavors, packaging and advertising.   Is there any "safe" product or consumption method? How does to

The tobacco trap – hooked by lies

The tobacco industry continues to sell death and destruction by using flavors, packaging and advertising.   Is there any "safe" product or consumption method? How does to

Vaccine safety explained: What the science actually says

Are vaccines safe? What's actually in them? In this 2-part episode of Science in 5, WHO's Dr. Kate O'Brien breaks down how vaccines are tested, approved, and monitored ev

Vaccines: Science vs. scare

Should kids just "get the disease" instead of being vaccinated? Can vaccines really overwhelm a child's immune system? Who decides what vaccines we get—and why? If you're

Healthy births, saving mothers

What does a mother need to know to ensure that she has a safe pregnancy and delivery? What are some warning signs to watch for? And what are a woman's rights while going

Facing the TB crisis

Severe resource shortages are threatening the global response to end tuberculosis. Is the world on the brink of a global TB crisis? A quarter of the world's population co

Disease be gone!

Did you know that diseases are being eliminated by countries all over the world. In the last five years alone, 44 eliminations have been confirmed by WHO. What does it ta

Measles: A growing threat

Did you know that if a child with measles walks into a classroom, every unvaccinated child will most certainly get it? Why are measles cases increasing worldwide? Why sho

From Alerts to action - How WHO protects your health

Did you know that WHO receives over a 100,000 signals every month? What are these health signals or threats? How do scientists and WHO decide which one of these signals c

Flu season is here – are you ready? How flu vaccines are made?

How do we track the Influenza virus every season to decide what strains of the virus to include in a vaccine?  Is the vaccine safe and when should you get vaccinated? Sho

Syphilis: Protect yourself and others Silent symptoms, serious risks: Syphilis explained

Why are syphilis cases rising? Who is at risk and how does it spread? Learn about prevention of syphilis from Dr Teodora Elvira Wi in Science in 5.

Is COPD making you breathless and tired?

If you are experiencing breathlessness and fatigue and are exposed to polluted air you could have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr Sarah Rylance explains

Concussion – symptoms and prevention

If you have children who play sports or if you play sports, you need to know about concussion. What is it?  How will you know if you have a concussion?  What can you do t