'No Time to Lose: A Life in Pursuit of Deadly Viruses' by Peter Piot is a gripping and harrowing account of the author's experiences battling lethal diseases like HIV and Ebola. The book details the challenges faced by scientists on the frontlines, the international bureaucracies involved, and the interconnectedness of our world in combating rapidly spreading diseases. Piot's straightforward and honest narrative sheds light on the race to find the source of deadly viruses and the impact of politics on public health.
The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of a scientist dedicated to fighting viral epidemics, showcasing the adventure and compassion involved in the battle against diseases like Ebola and HIV. Piot's account not only educates readers on the challenges of working in a dangerous field but also emphasizes the importance of compassion in public policy and the interconnectedness of global health issues.
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The book discusses sensitive topics related to disease, death, and societal failures in health responses.
From The Publisher:
"An invaluable portrait of the evolution of international health in recent decades." -William Bynum, Wall Street Journal
When Peter Piot was in medical school, a professor warned, "There's no future in infectious diseases. They've all been solved." Fortunately, Piot ignored him, and the result has been an exceptional, adventure-filled career. In the 1970s, as a young man, Piot was sent to Central Africa as part of a team tasked with identifying a grisly new virus. Crossing into the quarantine zone on the most dangerous missions, he studied local customs to determine how this disease-the Ebola virus-was spreading. Later, Piot found himself in the field again when another mysterious epidemic broke out: AIDS. He traveled throughout Africa, leading the first international AIDS initiatives there. Then, as founder and director of UNAIDS, he negotiated policies with leaders from Fidel Castro to Thabo Mbeki and helped turn the tide of the epidemic. Candid and engrossing, No Time to Lose captures the urgency and excitement of being on the front lines in the fight against today's deadliest diseases.
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About the Author:
Peter Piot, MD, PhD, is the director of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, former undersecretary general of the United Nations, and former executive director of UNAIDS. He lives in London.
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