Global Health Unfiltered

Global Health Unfiltered!
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Global Health Unfiltered

A podcast about the unspoken realities of global health in Africa and the world

  1. Racing to AI - Is Africa Being Left Behind? with Adji Bousso Dieng

    2 NGÀY TRƯỚC

    Racing to AI - Is Africa Being Left Behind? with Adji Bousso Dieng

    Our guest is Dr. Adji Bousso Dieng, AI researcher at Princeton University and Google. We explore Dr. Dieng's journey from Senegal to Princeton University, the role of Africa in the global AI landscape, the challenges faced in AI development on the continent, and the importance of education and awareness in leveraging AI for development. The conversation highlights the potential of AI to address local problems and the need for infrastructure and investment to support this growth. We also discu...

    48 phút
  2. Uncovering the root causes of the mpox outbreak with Boghuma Titanji

    11 THG 9

    Uncovering the root causes of the mpox outbreak with Boghuma Titanji

    This week's conversation focuses on the current spread of M-Pox (formerly Monkeypox) in Africa and the response to the outbreak. Dr. Boghuma Titanji, an infectious disease expert at Emory University, discusses the history of M-Pox outbreaks in Africa and the factors contributing to its spread. The conversation also explores the role of African governments, the Africa CDC, and the international community in addressing the outbreak. The need for increased investment in healthcare, research, and...

    59 phút

  3. 28 THG 6

    Expanding the Circle of Knowledge in Global Health

    In this episode, our guests, Sipho Dlamini, Esmita Charani, Everisto Benyera, and Kwesi Amoak, discuss their research projects on decolonizing global health. They explore topics such as the definition of global health, indigenous knowledge practices, mentorship in global health partnerships, and cross-pollination between Universities and local communities in Africa. Our guests highlight the need to challenge the Western-centric approach to global health and to recognize and value indigenous k...

    1 giờ 7 phút
  4. Striking for Doctor's Rights in Kenya with Nicholas Okumu

    11 THG 5

    Striking for Doctor's Rights in Kenya with Nicholas Okumu

    Guest: Dr. Nicholas Okumu, Orthopedic Oncology Specialist and CEO of Stratos MedicalKey Points:Kenya faces a shortage of healthcare workers, with around 4,000 trained physicians, dentists, and pharmacists currently unemployed.Recurring strikes by healthcare workers are common, often related to compensation disputes and lack of implementation of collective bargaining agreements.Poor remuneration and lack of opportunities have led to brain drain, with many Kenyan healthcare workers seeking empl...

    36 phút
  5. Battling Tuberculosis and Big Pharma with Nandita Venkatesan

    23 THG 3

    Battling Tuberculosis and Big Pharma with Nandita Venkatesan

    Nandita Venkatesan, a Tuberculosis (TB) survivor and advocate, shares her journey of becoming a TB survivor and the challenges she faced in diagnosing, treating, and recovering from the disease. She discusses the stigma and misconceptions associated with TB and the need for greater awareness and understanding. Nandita also highlights her involvement in a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson to improve access to TB treatment. The outcome of the lawsuit resulted in reduced prices for TB medica...

    45 phút
  6. Going viral: Social Media & Health Education with Chinonso Egemba aka Aproko Doctor

    2 THG 3

    Going viral: Social Media & Health Education with Chinonso Egemba aka Aproko Doctor

    Dr. Chinonso Egemba, also known as Aproko Doctor, shares his journey of becoming an influential health educator on social media. He discusses the challenges of balancing medical practice and content creation, as well as the importance of using humor and storytelling in health education. Dr. Egemba also addresses the issue of misinformation and fake news in the health space and highlights the need for collaboration and credible sources. He shares his experience with a brain tumor and how it ha...

    1 giờ 2 phút
  7. Unpacking fake prophets, healers and healthcare in Africa with Catherine Kyobutungi

    16 THG 2

    Unpacking fake prophets, healers and healthcare in Africa with Catherine Kyobutungi

    We are thrilled to have Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi back on the show. Our conversation explores the impact of prophets and spiritual healers on people's health across Africa and beyond. We discuss the disturbing revelations from the documentary about TB Joshua and the manipulation, abuse, and exploitation committed by him and other religious leaders. We examine the prevalence of faith healing in Africa and the reasons behind the strong religious beliefs on the continent. The need for integration...

    57 phút
  8. Exploring Afrocentric Mental Healthcare with Ismahan Soukeyna Diop

    3 THG 2

    Exploring Afrocentric Mental Healthcare with Ismahan Soukeyna Diop

    Dr. Ismahan Soukeyna Diop, a psychologist and psychotherapist from Senegal, discusses her groundbreaking work in African mythology and storytelling in the field of mental health care. She introduces TAMPSY, a revolutionary psychotherapeutic tool rooted in a decolonial approach that is transforming mental health care in Africa. The conversation explores the importance of culturally appropriate approaches in mental health care, the differences between Western and African approaches, the role of...

    58 phút
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A podcast about the unspoken realities of global health in Africa and the world

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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Global Health Unfiltered!
  • Năm hoạt động
    2022 - 2024
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    33
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    © 2024 Global Health Unfiltered
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