Episodes 15
Avg. Duration 25m
Activity Dormant
Since Sep 2023
Latest Episode Apr 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Serial
Hosting
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About This Podcast

Transmission is the award-winning podcast of the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp. Explore the exciting journeys of scientists and physicians battling diseases worldwide, from confronting Ebola in distant villages to the fight against COVID-19 in bustling urban settings. Join our researchers in their quest for a healthier world, from war zones to indigenous communities, addressing pressing issues like maternal deaths, HIV stigma, and access to life-saving drugs. Transmission: your front-row seat to the world of health, science and beyond. New episodes drop on Thursdays.

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Recent Episodes

S3E4 S3E4: Innovation and hope

Apr 24, 2025 27m

From new ways to control mosquitoes to the rise of African-led research: tune in to see the future of disease elimination. This episode will take you deep into the Peruvian Amazon, where our…

S3E3 S3E3: The last mile

Apr 17, 2025 30m

In this episode, we walk the last mile of disease elimination—the hardest mile of all, with few cases left to study. Discover the logistical, financial and mental challenges that come with it, as our…

S3E2 S3E2: The growing threat

Apr 10, 2025 25m

Imagine waking up one day feeling like your bones are breaking... Bone-break fever, or dengue, is a growing global threat fuelled by the climate crisis and urbanisation. In this episode, we uncover…

S3E1 S3E1: Breaking the triangle

Apr 03, 2025 26m

In this episode, we explore the deadly triangle that sustains many infectious diseases. We look over the shoulders of the experts who are fighting sleeping sickness, witnessing their progress... and…

S3 Transmission: Season 3 Trailer

Feb 26, 2025 1m Trailer

Episode NotesWelcome to Transmission, the award-winning podcast by the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp. In season 3, you’ll follow our researchers as they try to control the diseases that…

S2E4 S2E4: Resilience - the only way to prepare

Jun 13, 2024 21m

Urbanisation, ageing, climate change, a new pandemic... How we can prepare our health systems if we don't know what's going to hit them next? The answer lies within all of us: we must become more…

S2E3 S2E3: In search of quality

Jun 06, 2024 23m

When buying medication, we don't usually ask ourselves, "Is this going to be effective?" or "Is it safe?" Yet all over the world, people worry about the quality of health products and care they get.…

S2E2 S2E2: Access - something worth fighting for

May 30, 2024 32m

Racism, conflict, lack of funding, transportation issues, lifestyle or stigma: there are a lot of factors that can keep people from getting the care and medication they need. In this episode, we…

S2E1 S2E1: Don't take it for granted

May 23, 2024 18m

If we imagine a health system as a box, then what would it contain? And what happens if it gets shaken – by a conflict, a pandemic or even something as seemingly unrelated as structural traffic jams?…

S2 Transmission: Season 2 Trailer

Mar 27, 2024 1m Trailer

Transmission is the new podcast of the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp. Our enlightening and intimate series shares the personal and professional experiences of researchers and physicians…

S1E4 S1E4: The next one

Sep 26, 2023 22m

When it comes to the next pandemic, the question is not "if" but "when". In this compelling episode, you will meet the most likely candidates for the next outbreak, and find out how well-prepared we…

S1E3 S1E3: A leap of faith

Sep 26, 2023 22m

Why do or don't we follow advice from healthcare professionals and authorities? What have previous outbreaks taught us about this "human factor"? Follow our researchers as they pitch their tent under…

S1E2 S1E2: Solving the riddle

Sep 26, 2023 30m

Meet the members of the Outbreak Research Team. Follow in the footsteps of the most talented scientists as they travel the world to get a grasp on global health challenges, or toil away in hi-tech…

S1E1 S1E1: And so it begins...

Sep 26, 2023 20m

Listen to real-life stories from the frontlines of the fight against Ebola and other deadly infectious diseases. Get ready to learn more about where outbreaks start and why, and how viruses evolve,…

S1 Transmission: Trailer

Sep 25, 2023 0m Trailer

Transmission is the new podcast of the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp. Our enlightening and intimate series shares the personal and professional experiences of researchers and physicians…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Transmission have?

Transmission has published 15 episodes since September 2023, covering topics in Documentary, Health & Fitness.

Is Transmission still active?

Transmission is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 25m.

How do I contact Transmission for sponsorship or guest appearances?

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