PHTRI Podcast

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A podcast series for the Public Health Tackling Racism and Inequality Programme

  1. 3d ago

    Professor Kevin Fenton discusses a career of authentic leadership in Public Health

    In this episode Dr Sandra Husbands, Director of Public Health of City and Hackney, interviews Professor Kevin Fenton (CBE) about his three decade career in public health. The discussion covers his globe-trotting journey, his rise to public prominence during the COVID pandemic and his brand of authentic leadership.

    58 min

  2. May 5

    New documentary examines Black Women and Breast Cancer

    In this episode we speak to Victoria Ekanoye and David Ayeni, the host and the director of new documentary Shades of Survival, about the topic of black women and breast cancer.

    50 min

  3. Mar 9

    Examining the Health of London’s Turkish and Kurdish communities

    Nurullah Turan and Taylan Sahbaz both came to the UK as immigrants from Turkey in the early 90s, and have been working to support their communities for most of their adult lives. In this episode we discuss the unique history and challenges of this relatively recent migrant community.

    43 min

  4. Jan 13

    Jason Strelitz discusses his new book about the COVID pandemic

    In this episode Adeola Agbebiyi talks to Jason Stretlitz about his new book Same Storm, Different Boats, which details battling the COVID pandemic during his time as the Director of Public Health for the London Borough of Newham.

    46 min

  5. 11/11/2025

    Marc Thompson discusses his fight against the stigma of HIV in the Black Community.

    In this episode Lee Pinkerton interviews Marc Thompson, lead commissioner for the London HIV Prevention Program. As well as sharing findings from their latest report, Marc discusses the double stigma of being a Black gay man with HIV, and what we can learn from high profile cases like those of Magic Johnson and Fela Kuti. The London HIV Prevention Programme (LHPP) is a city-wide initiative commissioned by the Association of Directors of Public Health London (ADPL) and delivered on behalf of all London boroughs. Their recent Black Heritage Needs Assessment is a vital piece of work commissioned as part of the wider LHPP programme and is a key step in their commitment to tackling health inequalities and improving HIV prevention for Black communities across London. You can access their report here

    52 min

  6. 10/13/2025

    Professor Frank Chinegwundoh discusses prostate cancer in Black men

    Professor Chinegwundoh’s shares his early career challenges, as well as highlighting his ground-breaking research on prostate cancer disparities in Black men, linking genetic and environmental factors.  Perhaps most importantly he discusses how lifestyle, diet and sexual activity can influence a man’s prostate cancer risk.

    46 min

  7. 09/25/2025

    Dr Sharmin Shajahan discusses health disparities in the Bangladeshi Community

    Dr. Sharmin Shajahan shares her extensive experience in public health, including her early work in Tower Hamlets and her PhD research on access to health services for Bangladeshi cardiac patients. Dr. Shajahan also discusses her current roles as Deputy Director at Voice for Change England, and co-chair of the London Bangladeshi Health Partnership, addressing health disparities like diabetes and cancer screening, and emphasises the need for innovative community engagement approaches. link to the Voice For Change website  https://www.voice4change-england.org/ link to the Horizons Health Programme https://www.voice4change-england.org/horizons-london-programme Link to the Bangladeshi Health Partnership website https://www.banglaha.org.uk/lbhp

    41 min

  8. 08/06/2025

    Tracey Bignall & Jabeer Butt discuss the IHE report recommendations

    In this episode guests Jabeer Butt, Chief Executive of the Race Equality Foundation, and Tracy Bignall highlight the Race Equality Foundation's work, as it pertains to the Institute of Health Equity (IHE) recommendations on health inequalities.  The guests discuss the co-production of detailed recommendations that aim to be actionable and impactful in reducing racial health disparities in London. The conversation covers how structural factors impact health, and the importance of a wide range of interventions across different sectors. The episode also delves into the Foundation's approach to addressing systemic racism through both behavior and systems change. They express concerns about trust in public systems and emphasize the importance of consistent engagement and transparency.

    47 min
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A podcast series for the Public Health Tackling Racism and Inequality Programme

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  • Creator
    lee Pinkerton
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
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    PHTRI Podcast