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Conversations about healthcare in Africa and related issues, aimed at inspiring action towards patient centered care, improved access to affordable, quality care as well as promoting resilient and sustainable health systems

Episodes

  1. Ep 6: Lessons in Grief. Featuring Stephanie Shantel

    12/03/2024

    Ep 6: Lessons in Grief. Featuring Stephanie Shantel

    Stephanie and Cynthia share their lessons in grief based on their own personal journeys. Cynthia's son passed away in March 2018 while Stephanie's daughter passed away in April 2024. The views and experiences shared are not intended to represent universal solutions or advice. For tailored support, please consider seeking guidance from a qualified professional.

    53 min
  2. Ep. 5: Tackling Femicide, Conflict, and Health System Gaps - 16 Days of Activism Against GBV

    11/26/2024

    Ep. 5: Tackling Femicide, Conflict, and Health System Gaps - 16 Days of Activism Against GBV

    This year, during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, which is marked between 25 November and 10 December every year, we are discussing the recent rise of femicide in Kenya and the impact of conflict on health systems, with a specific focus on GBV. We are joined by Bonita Ayuko, who is a Peace Building Practitioner

    42 min
  3. Ep. 4: Special Needs Parenting- Dup15q, Autism

    11/12/2024

    Ep. 4: Special Needs Parenting- Dup15q, Autism

    In this episode we speak with Caroline Serem on her special needs parenting journey. Caroline is the mother to a 4 year old boy living with a rare condition called Dup15q as well as Autism.

    31 min
  4. Ep.3: Tech meets healthcare: is cash still king in the digital age?

    11/05/2024

    Ep.3: Tech meets healthcare: is cash still king in the digital age?

    In this episode we have a discussion with Emman Atwa, who is the Lead Mpesa Product Manager at Safaricom. We discuss how digital payment systems such as Mpesa are impacting healthcare.

    50 min

  5. 10/28/2024

    Episode 2 - Rare but there: The journey of rare disease patients in Kenya

    In this episode, we are joined by Christine Mutena and Roselyn Kanja Odero, who are the founders of a patient organisation for rare disease patients in Kenya, known as Rare Disorders Kenya (RDK). Christine and Roselyn are both parents to children with rare conditions and they take us through their rare journeys as well as the role RDK plays in providing support to those with rare conditions.

    51 min

  6. 10/22/2024

    Episode 1 - The Story Behind the Mic

    HealthPod Africa

    14 min
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Conversations about healthcare in Africa and related issues, aimed at inspiring action towards patient centered care, improved access to affordable, quality care as well as promoting resilient and sustainable health systems

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  • Creator
    Cynthia Olotch
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cynthia Olotch
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    HealthPod Africa