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The ThresholdA podcast about the fight to end infectious diseases around the world and the innovations that could get us there. Author: Foreign Policy
Global health is facing a tipping point. Scientific advancements have changed how we respond to epidemics like HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria and the pipeline of breakthrough innovations has never been stronger. But funding is down and priorities are shifting. Will the science come to scale so these diseases can finally be ended? Or will they surge instead? On The Threshold, reporters from around the world cover this unfolding crisis from all sidestalking to scientists, politicians, civil society leaders, pharmaceutical executives, and others. The Threshold is a seven-part Foreign Policy podcast hosted by acclaimed broadcast journalist Henry Bonsu and made possible through funding in part from the Gates Foundation. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Life Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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‘The Threshold’ Live
Episode 8
Thursday, 5 February, 2026
We hosted a live virtual podcast taping of The Threshold on World Neglected Tropical Disease Day. Host Henry Bonsu spoke with Sabena Solomon, GSK vice president and head of global health access, and Sam Macintosh, the END Fund’s vice president of global strategic partnerships, about pharmaceutical companies’ unique role in the fight to end NTDs. Since 2000, dozens of countries have eliminated at least one NTD. This is in part thanks to pharmaceutical industry partners, who have donated over 30 billion tablets and vials toward ending NTDs. During this special event, which was made possible through funding from the Gates Foundation, we explored what is needed in this current moment to keep the momentum towards ending neglected tropical diseases. We also enjoyed hearing questions from you, our listeners! If you have other thoughts or ideas for future episodes, email us at podcasts@foreignpolicy.com Guests and organizations: Sabena Solomon, GSK vice president and head of global health access Sam Macintosh, END Fund vice president of global strategic partnerships
