The film showcases interviews with prominent experts in the field of infectious diseases, such as Dr. Michael Greger, Dr. David Nabarro, and Dr. Peter Daszak. They discuss the alarming rise of zoonotic diseases like COVID-19, Ebola, and bird flu, which have caused immense human suffering and economic damage.
The End of Medicine also shows how our modern food and agricultural systems contribute to the emergence of these diseases. For instance, industrial livestock farming creates ideal conditions for zoonotic diseases to evolve and spread rapidly. The use of antibiotics in animal agriculture also leads to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which can then infect humans and cause difficult-to-treat infections.
The film offers a bleak but urgent message: if we don't change our ways, we may be facing a future where many of the drugs and treatments that we rely on to fight infections become ineffective. The End of Medicine challenges viewers to question our relationship with animals and our current food systems, and to consider the far-reaching consequences of our actions.