This week’s episode of Radio Novelo Apresenta, developed in partnership with the Brazil LAB, features Vinicius Reis, a PhD candidate in the Department of Anthropology and graduate fellow at the LAB, discussing the enduring impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Brazil. Drawing from his doctoral research, Reis examines how the crisis exposed deep-seated vulnerabilities within the country’s healthcare system and widened existing social inequalities. He emphasizes that the pandemic not only overwhelmed hospitals but also revealed the fragility of a system that was already on the edge.

Beyond the immediate health consequences, Reis reflects on the broader social and cultural marks that COVID-19 has left on Brazilian society. He discusses how the pandemic reshaped public perceptions of health, governance, and collective memory, highlighting that the experiences of loss and crisis have become integral to our everyday life. The conversation underscores the need to critically engage with these long-term effects, not only in policy but also in how society remembers and processes the pandemic’s impact.

To listen to the full episode, visit the official Radio Novelo Apresenta website or access it through major podcast platforms.