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The Invisible Shield

The four-part documentary series explores the history of public health, revealing the struggles it encounters in securing resources, legitimacy, and widespread understanding.

Pandemics and non-communicable diseases have been responsible for more deaths than all wars combined. The Black Death decimated two-thirds of Europe's population in the 14th century, while cholera spread globally, killing half of those infected. Smallpox claimed one billion lives before being eradicated.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Old Playbook

1. The Old Playbook

Aired: Mar 26, 2024

History repeats itself as the world faces a pandemic, with the public health ...

Episode 2 Follow the Data

2. Follow the Data

Aired: Apr 9, 2024

The next episode delves into the pivotal role data has played in shaping publ...

Episode 4 The New Playbook

4. The New Playbook

Aired: Apr 25, 2024

As the public health sector confronts numerous hurdles, a dedicated next gene...

Info about The Invisible Shield

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary