Graham Easton

Pumza Fihlani, BBC Southern Africa correspondent reporting from Johannesburg on risky male initiation circumcisions. Eamonn Ferguson, Professor of Health Psychology studying motivations and incentive models for blood donation. Graham Easton, Professor of Clinical Communication Skills exploring hair-growth mechanics and clinicians using emojis. They discuss dangerous initiation rituals, regulation and medical shifts; blood-donor incentives; new hair research and communication quirks.

Graham Easton, a Professor of Clinical Communication Skills, and Maria van Kerkhoff, WHO's Interim Director for Epidemic and Pandemic Threat Management, discuss a groundbreaking pandemic treaty aimed at enhancing global safety. They unpack the treaty's implications for cooperation and accountability among nations. Additionally, they explore how managing high blood pressure can notably lower dementia risk and the promising findings on a new weight loss pill. The conversation also dives into how personal anecdotes impact health decisions, often outweighing statistical evidence.

Graham Easton, a Professor of Clinical Communication Skills at Queen Mary University, delves into the implications of the U.S. government's stop-work order on foreign aid projects. He discusses the potential setbacks for HIV treatment and malaria interventions. Andrew Green, a global health journalist, highlights the historical context of U.S. foreign aid and its critical role in global health initiatives. Patty Skooster, a researcher specializing in reproductive health law, explains the global gag rule's effects on health funding and free speech concerns, showcasing its dire implications on reproductive services.