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109. Burnham's First Fortnight: What Have We Learned?

Prevention is the New Cure··7 August 2026·57 min

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In Episode 109 of Prevention is the New Cure, former health ministers James Bethell and Steve Brine dissect Andy Burnham’s first fortnight in office. They break down his heavy emphasis on social media communication, his plan to reframe social care as economic infrastructure, and the potential risks of cracking down on private care providers. Plus, they look at how cutting-edge life sciences and adult vaccines are reshaping chronic disease prevention, debunk common summer health myths, and share their top book recommendations for the summer break.Email: podcast@stevebrine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.