UNIC Health announces launch of ‘One Health’ video podcast series
UNIC Health has launched a new Greek-language video podcast series, making important health topics accessible to audiences in Cyprus, Greece and beyond.
Hosted by Giorgos Sycallides, the One Health series features conversations with leading academics and experts, translating scientific research into practical insights for everyday life. Exploring the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health, the series has so far published five episodes covering a range of topical health issues.
The inaugural episode features Zoi Dorothea Pana, Professor of Paediatric Epidemiology, who discusses antimicrobial resistance and the importance of responsible antibiotic use in addressing one of today’s most pressing global health challenges (watch episode).
The second episode welcomes Constantinos Deltas, Professor of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, who explores genetics, inherited diseases and the growing impact of genetic medicine on modern healthcare (watch episode).
In the third episode, Dimitris Drikakis, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, examines indoor air quality, the spread of respiratory infections, and practical ways to reduce health risks (watch episode).
The fourth episode features Zoe Polizopoulou, Professor of Veterinary Pathology and Clinical Propaedeutics, discussing epilepsy and dementia in dogs, with practical advice on recognising symptoms and improving the quality of life of affected animals (watch episode).
In the fifth episode, Loizos G. Loizou, Professor of Paediatric Oncology and Haematology, discusses childhood cancer, exploring its causes, the symptoms parents should look out for and the particular characteristics of certain childhood cancers in Cyprus (watch episode).
Finally, the sixth episode features Petros Karayiannis, Emeritus Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Biology at the University of Nicosia, who discusses the history and importance of vaccines, exploring the return of diseases such as measles, the concept of herd immunity, common misconceptions surrounding vaccines, and the lessons learned from Covid-19 (watch episode).