Global Health Matters

Dr. Garry Aslanyan
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Global Health Matters

A podcast on innovative & inspiring actions to achieve health for all

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  1. 50 years of developing global health leaders

    EPISODE 1

    50 years of developing global health leaders

    GHM Listener Reactions - Share your thoughts about this episode? [These text messages use your mobile phone and are private, and FREE.] We kick off season 4 of the Global Health Matters podcast with an episode that highlights the remarkable career journeys of two research leaders and the role of capacity development in their formation. Host Garry Aslanyan speaks with Wilfried Mutombo, the Head of Clinical Operations at the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as Yasmine Belkaid, President of the Institut Pasteur in France. As this episode is produced in celebration of the 50th anniversary of TDR, the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases, TDR Director John Reeder also joins this episode to reflect on the challenges and future frontiers of capacity development. Related episode documents, transcripts and other information can be found on our website. Subscribe to the Global Health Matters podcast newsletter.    Follow @TDRnews on Twitter, TDR on LinkedIn and @ghm_podcast on Instagram for updates.    Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Global Health Matters podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of TDR or the World Health Organization.   All content © 2024 Global Health Matters.

    31 min
  2. Dialogues: a conversation with Peter Hotez

    EPISODE 2

    Dialogues: a conversation with Peter Hotez

    GHM Listener Reactions - Share your thoughts about this episode? [These text messages use your mobile phone and are private, and FREE.]  “Dialogues” is a series from the Global Health Matters podcast where we bring you interviews featuring fresh perspectives on global health issues. The goal of each Dialogues episode is to break through the echo chambers that exist in global health through in-depth, thoughtful conversations.  In this episode of Dialogues, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with Peter Hotez, an internationally-recognized physician-scientist in neglected tropical diseases and vaccine development. In 2022, Hotez and his colleague  Maria Elena Bottazzi were nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for “their work to develop and distribute a low-cost COVID-19 vaccine to people of the world without patent limitation.” He is also one of the leading defenders of vaccines in the United States and the author of several books, including "Preventing the Next Pandemic," "The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science" and “Vaccines did not cause Rachel’s autism.” Related episode documents, transcripts and other information can be found on our website. Subscribe to the Global Health Matters podcast newsletter.    Follow @TDRnews on Twitter, TDR on LinkedIn and @ghm_podcast on Instagram for updates.    Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Global Health Matters podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of TDR or the World Health Organization.   All content © 2024 Global Health Matters.

    33 min
  3. Can we eliminate malaria? Perspectives from two women leaders

    EPISODE 3

    Can we eliminate malaria? Perspectives from two women leaders

    GHM Listener Reactions - Share your thoughts about this episode? [These text messages use your mobile phone and are private, and FREE.] Significant progress has been made towards a malaria-free world. Forty-three countries have successfully eliminated malaria, with Cabo Verde becoming the third African country declared malaria-free earlier this year. Africa, however, still continues to experience the highest share of the global malaria burden, with 94% of malaria cases and malaria deaths. To discuss the challenges and opportunities to eliminate malaria, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with two influential African women leaders. Francine Ntoumi is the Founder, President and Executive Director of the Congolese Foundation for Medical Research in the Republic of the Congo who served as the first African leader of the Multilateral Initiative on Malaria. Corine Karema is the Director of Malaria, NTDs and Global Health at Quality & Equity HealthCare in Rwanda. Corine is also the former Director of the Rwanda National Malaria Control Programme and served as Interim CEO of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership. Related episode documents, transcripts and other information can be found on our website. Subscribe to the Global Health Matters podcast newsletter.    Follow @TDRnews on Twitter, TDR on LinkedIn and @ghm_podcast on Instagram for updates.    Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Global Health Matters podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of TDR or the World Health Organization.   All content © 2024 Global Health Matters.

    35 min
  4. Pockets of optimism: empowering youth to improve mental health

    EPISODE 4

    Pockets of optimism: empowering youth to improve mental health

    GHM Listener Reactions - Share your thoughts about this episode? [These text messages use your mobile phone and are private, and FREE.] UNICEF estimates that 13% of adolescents live with a diagnosed mental health disorder, with depression and anxiety accounting for 40%. To explore the challenges surrounding the mental health of today’s youth, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with Jaime Young, a passionate youth leader, mental health advocate and family caseworker at the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund, and Zeinab Hijazi, a clinical psychologist and Global Lead on Mental Health at UNICEF. Together, they discuss how resilience can be cultivated and share inspiring examples of young people around the world developing solutions for mental health for their peers. Related episode documents, transcripts and other information can be found on our website. Subscribe to the Global Health Matters podcast newsletter.    Follow @TDRnews on Twitter, TDR on LinkedIn and @ghm_podcast on Instagram for updates.    Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Global Health Matters podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of TDR or the World Health Organization.   All content © 2024 Global Health Matters.

    34 min
  5. We are here now: youth shaping global health

    EPISODE 5

    We are here now: youth shaping global health

    GHM Listener Reactions - Share your thoughts about this episode? [These text messages use your mobile phone and are private, and FREE.] The world is witnessing its largest youth generation ever, with half of the global population under 30. A sustainable future hinges on the meaningful engagement of young people. In this episode, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with three charismatic young global health leaders. Inês Costa Louro is a first-year medical doctor from Portugal and the former Vice President for External Affairs of the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations. Aloyce Urassa is a public health scientist from Tanzania and Chairperson of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance Youth Advisory Council. And Hamaiyal Sana is a Pakistani medical doctor and Vice Chair of the World Health Organization’s Youth Council. Together, they delve into the crucial role young people are playing in shaping health-related decision-making today and in the future. Related episode documents, transcripts and other information can be found on our website. Subscribe to the Global Health Matters podcast newsletter.    Follow @TDRnews on Twitter, TDR on LinkedIn and @ghm_podcast on Instagram for updates.    Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Global Health Matters podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of TDR or the World Health Organization.   All content © 2024 Global Health Matters.   Pre-roll content;We're in the full swing of our season four. If you just found us, we have close to 40 episodes for you to explore. You don't need to listen to them in sequence. You can look them up and choose a la carte topics and issues that most interest you. I promise you will want to hear them all.

    35 min
  6. Dialogues: A conversation with Themrise Khan

    EPISODE 6

    Dialogues: A conversation with Themrise Khan

    GHM Listener Reactions - Share your thoughts about this episode? [These text messages use your mobile phone and are private, and FREE.] In this episode of Dialogues, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with Themrise Khan, a Pakistani independent development professional and researcher with almost 30 years of experience in international development, aid effectiveness, gender and global migration. Themrise is also the co-editor of the book "White saviorism in international development: theories, practices and lived experiences." In this dialogue, she shares her views on the origins of this concept and how it continues to influence national autonomy, global power imbalances and race relations. Related episode documents, transcripts and other information can be found on our website. Subscribe to the Global Health Matters podcast newsletter.    Follow @TDRnews on Twitter, TDR on LinkedIn and @ghm_podcast on Instagram for updates.    Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Global Health Matters podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of TDR or the World Health Organization.   All content © 2024 Global Health Matters.    Pre-roll content;We're in the full swing of our season four. If you just found us, we have close to 40 episodes for you to explore. You don't need to listen to them in sequence. You can look them up and choose a la carte topics and issues that most interest you. I promise you will want to hear them all.

    42 min
  7. Ability in disability from noma: neglected tropical diseases part 1

    EPISODE 6

    Ability in disability from noma: neglected tropical diseases part 1

    GHM Listener Reactions - Share your thoughts about this episode? [These text messages use your mobile phone and are private, and FREE.] This two-part episode shines a light on the lived experiences of two remarkable individuals affected by NTDs. We explore firsthand how disability influences and affects their lives. In part 1, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with Mulikat Okanlawon, a survivor of noma in Nigeria and President of the Elysium Noma Survivors Association. Thanks to the tireless advocacy of Mulikat and other survivors, noma was officially recognized as an NTD by the World Health Organization in 2023. Claire Jeantet, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, speaks about collaborating with Mulikat over the past eight years to bring her story and the stories of other noma survivors to policymakers, academics and the public. Related episode documents, transcripts and other information can be found on our website. Subscribe to the Global Health Matters podcast newsletter.    Follow us for updates: @TDRnews on XTDR on LinkedIn@ghm_podcast on Instagram@ghm-podcast.bsky.social on Bluesky for updates  Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Global Health Matters podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of TDR or the World Health Organization.   All content © 2025 Global Health Matters.   Pre-roll content;We're in the full swing of our season four. If you just found us, we have close to 40 episodes for you to explore. You don't need to listen to them in sequence. You can look them up and choose a la carte topics and issues that most interest you. I promise you will want to hear them all.

    29 min
  8. From disability to advocacy for leprosy: neglected tropical diseases part 2

    EPISODE 7

    From disability to advocacy for leprosy: neglected tropical diseases part 2

    GHM Listener Reactions - Share your thoughts about this episode? [These text messages use your mobile phone and are private, and FREE.] This two-part episode shines a light on the lived experiences of two remarkable individuals affected by NTDs. We explore firsthand how disability influences and affects their lives. In part 2, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with Dan Izzett, a former civil engineering technician and pastor who has turned his retirement into a powerful mission advocating for people living with leprosy. Peter Waddup, the CEO of the Leprosy Mission in Great Britain, provides a thoughtful reflection on Dan's message and its practical implications for the global health community.  Related episode documents, transcripts and other information can be found on our website. Subscribe to the Global Health Matters podcast newsletter.    Follow us for updates: @TDRnews on XTDR on LinkedIn@ghm_podcast on Instagram@ghm-podcast.bsky.social on Bluesky for updates  Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Global Health Matters podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of TDR or the World Health Organization.   All content © 2025 Global Health Matters.   Pre-roll content;We're in the full swing of our season four. If you just found us, we have close to 40 episodes for you to explore. You don't need to listen to them in sequence. You can look them up and choose a la carte topics and issues that most interest you. I promise you will want to hear them all.

    33 min
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    Dr. Garry Aslanyan
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