Med School Minutes-Ep. 57 | How Suriname Eradicated Malaria w/ Dr. Stephen Vreden скачать в хорошем качестве

Med School Minutes-Ep. 57 | How Suriname Eradicated Malaria w/ Dr. Stephen Vreden

Suriname is officially malaria-free 🇸🇷 but the story behind that achievement is even more inspiring. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Vreden shares how a small country used community trust, local health workers, and innovative public health strategies to eliminate a disease that affects millions worldwide. We also explore how SJSM’s new Tropical Medicine Program gives future physicians hands-on experience in both city hospitals and remote jungle clinics. 🌿 A must-watch for anyone interested in global health, infectious diseases, or real-world medicine beyond the classroom. 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Meet Dr. Stephen Vreden 01:19 Training, Research & Tanzania Experience 06:09 Returning to Suriname 08:40 Discovering Treatment Failures 10:21 How Suriname Eliminated Malaria 17:32 Path Into Public Health & Policy 22:43 Why Tropical Medicine Matters 26:48 Inside the Tropical Medicine Course 32:51 Trust, Communities & Migrant Populations 38:16 Delivering Care in Remote Regions 43:35 The Role of Community Health Workers (MSDs) 55:44 Final Thoughts on Global Health Training 59:35 Closing