Countermeasures
Globalization, geo-political conflicts, climate change and advancements in technology are making the biological threat landscape more complex than ever before. This is Countermeasures, where we explore health threats impacting communities around the world.
Season 3: Preparing for Tomorrow’s Health Threats
In our first two seasons, Countermeasures examined the opioid crisis and its far-reaching impact to communities across North America. Now, we’re widening the lens. Season 3 explores emerging global health threats, from bio threats to the growing impacts of climate change, and the people working to prepare for what’s next. Join leading experts, researchers and practitioners as they share how we can build resilience against the challenges ahead.
Season 2: The Opioid Crisis
Today, opioid overdose is a leading cause of accidental death, with so many families, loved ones, and friends behind these lives lost. In Season 2 of Countermeasures, we explored some of the communities hit the hardest by the crisis. From prisons and construction sites, to schools and elderly care, we hear from changemakers offering a new way forward.
Season 1: The Opioid Crisis
In Season 1 of Countermeasures, we meet some of the people driving positive change to combat the opioid epidemic and destigmatize opioid dependency. Hear the impacts of the epidemic firsthand and be inspired by the stories of resilience and hope from community advocates, first responders, public health experts and those whose lives have been directly touched by the crisis.