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India is in the throes of the world’s worst COVID-19 infection with overwhelmed health systems, and a shortage of oxygen, hospital beds, testing, and medications. Dr. Amita Gupta, chair of the Johns Hopkins India Institute, talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about how this ”unprecedented public health disaster” snuck up on the country after they successfully controlled the first wave back in the fall. They also discuss what needs to be done to address the crisis, and how you as an individual can help. Note: Please consider donating to the following organizations: https://giving.jhu.edu/ways-to-give/international-giving/johns-hopkins-india-institute/ https://www.jhpiego.org/countries-we-support/india/