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What bat parents and human parents have in common

Author
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Published
Fri 25 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/healthreport/viruses-bats-maternity-chronic/105524324

Just like human children, young bats have been found to harbour and spread lots of viruses. 

Their susceptibility to contracting multiple viruses at once makes them the perfect breeding ground for new disease variants. 

Also, we take a look at a study that seemed to show private hospital were better than public hospitals for childbirth. Is it that simple?

And a survey of people with chronic conditions shows where Australia is ahead, and where we need to improve.

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