Since the HIV epidemic, the infectious diseases and public health communities faced numerous healthcare crises presented by novel viruses, antimicrobial resistant bacteria, or vaccine-preventable illness that have re-emerged. Compounding these crises are lost trust in public health and policy, healthcare workforce strain, and disparities in healthcare outcomes disproportionately impacting marginalized communities.
In this book we conducted in-depth interviews with luminaries whose careers span multiple aspects of infectious diseases and public health, which will inform and inspire leaders navigating daily healthcare challenges within their own environment. Conversations highlight shared challenges presented by multiple public health emergencies and reiterate themes of effective public communication during crises, successful conflict negotiation, and making difficult decisions for the greater good. Through carefully selected and curated interviews, readers will explore an in-depth view of the effective leadership skills required to navigate the challenging outlook of modern healthcare. These conversations with experts also explore emerging and future crises impacting our healthcare system, including the crises of misinformation and climate change; no such collection of carefully curated interviews with celebrated leaders in infectious diseases, emerging infections and public health currently exists.
