Global Health Conversations

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Global Health Conversations

Global Health Conversations explores the most important topics in the worlds of public health, medicine, science and development. From infectious diseases to scientific career paths and healthcare policy, Global Health Conversations are nuanced discussions covering topics impacting global public health with informed and researched positions. Guests share their stories, research findings, and solutions to some of the most pressing health challenges facing our world today. Join the conversation. Read more: https://globalhealthwriter.com/2023/03/13/global-health-conversations-podcast-launches-april-2023/

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    #25: Shaping Public Health & Epidemiology: The Story of John Snow and the Broad Street Pump

    A Storytime: The story of Cholera in London in the 1800s and how John Snow’s famous experiments revolutionised epidemiology and public health as we know it in modern, western history has always been a favourite for me. I was reminded of this story strolling through Soho past the John Snow pub recently and past the famous Broad Street pump. This podcast episode is a public health bedtime story; one of science and pioneering innovation. It’s a story we know, but one that ignited something in me...

    15 min

  2. SEP 29

    #24: What is the Pandemic Accord, really?

    A walkthrough. The Pandemic Accord is a proposed global agreement aimed at strengthening pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. Emerging in the aftermath of COVID-19, the accord aims to address gaps in international coordination, surveillance, and equitable access to medical countermeasures, globally. This episode takes a high level overview of the Pandemic Accord, it’s purpose and a walkthrough of some of its most pertinent Articles GHC Newsletter: PANDEMIC ACCORD - Negotiations st...

    28 min

  3. AUG 18

    #23: Mpox Update 18/08/2024

    This fortnight's NewsletterWe need to talk about Mpox - July 21st 2024 NewsletterTimstamps: Overview: 00:00What happened? 03:47What does it mean? 05:55What’s next? 11:09_______________tl;dr On August 14, 2024, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the ongoing Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the second such declaration in two years. The Africa CDC had also declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security...

    20 min

  4. JUL 21

    #22: Project 2025 Impact on Healthcare, Women's Health and Regulation

    Subscribe here to the Global Health Conversations Newsletter Read the full Project 2025 document here: Mandate for Leadership the Conservative PromiseIn this fortnight's episode, we explore Project 2025's proposed policies, which could dramatically impact health, women’s health and safety. The plan includes lifetime caps on Medicaid, reducing coverage for millions, and increased out-of-pocket costs for Medicare recipients. It threatens reproductive rights and seeks to curtail the CDC's ...

    35 min

  5. JUN 23

    BONUS: Real Water - Water gone wrong! A Public Health Scandal

    In this BONUS episode, we delve into the true crime-style medical scandal of Real Water. The company’s negligence led to severe health issues, including acute liver dysfunction in consumers like Megan Fisher’s son, Tommy. Real Water’s aggressive marketing of its unproven E2 technology claimed extraordinary health benefits, but the FDA found a potentially toxic compound in the water, that caused acute hepatitis in some consumers. The ensuing lawsuits and investigations revealed a lack of quali...

    23 min
  6. #21: Philippines: Twelve Minute Health System Summary

    JUN 23

    #21: Philippines: Twelve Minute Health System Summary

    In this mini solo episode, we take a high level look at Philippines' health system. In under twelve minutes, we take an overview of the health system dynamic, payer mechanisms and the fiscal policies the nation has employed to boost health expenditure 6-fold! We delve into the multifaceted nature of the ongoing epidemiological transition from communicable to non-communicable diseases. Additionally, we explore the impact of the 2024 World Health Assembly on climate-resilient health ...

    12 min

  7. JUN 9

    #20: The Profitability of Skinny - How Semaglutides made Novo Nordisk Europe's most profitable company

    In this episode, we explore the economics of thinness and the phenomenal rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists in the weight loss market. Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical company behind Ozempic and Wegovy, has become Europe's most profitable company, surpassing even the luxury giant LVMH. We delve into the social and economic capital associated with thinness, examining how societal attitudes toward body image drive the profitability of weight loss drugs.We also break down the science behind ...

    25 min

  8. APR 28

    #19: Drug Licensing and the Pandemic Accord

    In this week’s episode, we look at Colombia's recent move in issuing its first compulsory license. The country challenged ViiV Healthcare's monopoly on their patented drug, dolutegravir, an HIV therapeutic, in an attempt to open doors for affordable generic versions and thus improve accessibility & affordability. We explore the nuances of licensing mechanisms - voluntary agreements & compulsory licenses. We discuss their impact on public health and innovation, drawing parallels w...

    40 min
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Global Health Conversations explores the most important topics in the worlds of public health, medicine, science and development. From infectious diseases to scientific career paths and healthcare policy, Global Health Conversations are nuanced discussions covering topics impacting global public health with informed and researched positions. Guests share their stories, research findings, and solutions to some of the most pressing health challenges facing our world today. Join the conversation. Read more: https://globalhealthwriter.com/2023/03/13/global-health-conversations-podcast-launches-april-2023/

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  • Creator
    Christiana
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Global Health Conversations
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    Global Health Conversations

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