ESRAG Podcast with Pat Merryweather-Arges Introduction: 00:01 Intro Admiral & Felix and our guest Pat Interesting news: 00:59  Catch up with Felix, Felix wants to feed animals more fruits to combat food loss. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0377840120304752 05:21 Admiral hay fever and other allergies, how climate change will affect people with allergies. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/10/pollen-peril-how-heat-thunder-and-smog-are-creating-deadly-hay-fever-seasons-aoe    09:14 Introduction guest Pat Merryweather-Arges We're honored to be joined by Pat Merryweather-Arges, Immediate Past Rotary International Board Vice President and a passionate leader in global health, sustainability, peacebuilding, and service. Pat’s Rotary journey spans decades of impact — from leading healthcare initiatives to championing clean water, mental health, and patient-centered care. She’s Chair of the WASH Rotary Action Group, part of ESRAG and the Peace Rotary Action Group, and a driving force behind the International Rotary Fellowship of Healthcare Professionals. Outside Rotary, she serves as Executive Director of Project Patient Care and works closely with national and international coalitions focused on dementia care and health outcomes. Pat brings not only a wealth of experience, but also a deep compassion for people and the planet. Today, we’ll talk about healthcare, climate change, water and hygiene, and how we can all make a difference through Rotary. Let’s dive into the conversation. 10:00 Pat’s journey into Rotary, and how has her journey evolved over the years 14:20 As a leader in the International Rotary Fellowship of Healthcare Professionals, how do healthcare professionals contribute to global health and sustainability efforts? 17:11 The growing concern of antibiotic resistance 23:04 How to join the International Rotary Fellowship of Healthcare Professionals 26:45 How does climate change, especially extreme heat, affect mental health, and what can we do about it? 29:50 Flood impacts on youth, especially mental health of young people. 35:20 You served as Rotary International Board Vice President and Director, what was that experience like, and what insights did you gain? What will stay with you? 39:35 And to close on a positive note: what advice do you have for Rotarians and Rotaractors around the world who want to make a meaningful impact?   Good news & Positive ending 42:17 Felix: Climb of Mikayi  https://www.paukwa.or.ke/story-series/onlyinkenya/the-tales-of-kit-mikayi/ 45:44 Trip of Pat to Kenya 50:20 Admiral: India doubles it’s tiger population in a decade https://www.euronews.com/green/2025/02/03/india-doubles-tiger-population-in-a-decade-can-other-countries-learn-from-its-conservation   More about ESRAG: https://esrag.org/​​