Antoine Abu-Fayyad
Microbiologist and medicinal chemist based in Beirut who researches antimicrobial resistance and its drivers in conflict zones, interviewed about superbugs emerging from war.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 28min
What's driving the outbreak of meningitis among students?
Dr Antoine Abu-Fayyad, Beirut-based microbiologist studying how conflict fuels multidrug-resistant infections. Sir Andrew Pollard, immunologist and vaccine expert who has worked on meningitis vaccines and care for children. They discuss a large meningococcal outbreak among students and why strain typing and vaccination matter. They also explore how war accelerates superbugs and the global risks that follow.
