The Inside Track: Broken chairs, horses and audiences

In our first episode of The Inside Track , we examine the fragile state of information integrity in global health. Host Garry Aslanyan and recurring expert-pundits Catherine Kyobutungi and Ricardo Baptista Leite unpack how misinformation spreads, why trust erodes and what responsibility health leaders carry in this environment. We explore how perception, belief and narrative shape public understanding — especially in the wake of COVID-19. We also react to a recent Guardian article linking climate change to chikungunya in Europe, questioning why warnings so often fail to translate into sustained action. We close with some gratitude — spotlighting promising innovations and leadership, and reaffirming our commitment to clear, courageous conversations in global health. The views expressed are those of the host and guests in their individual capacities and do not necessarily reflect those of their respective organizations. Related episode documents, transcripts and other information can be found on our website .

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The Inside Track: Broken chairs, horses and audiences is an episode from Global Health Matters by Dr. Garry Aslanyan.

This episode is 50:32 long.

This episode was published on Mar 10, 2026.

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