BadEM

Dan Still
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  • MEDICINE
  • MONTHLY

The BadEM podcast focuses on the big picture in Emergency Medicine in South Africa and Africa. We interview a different person every episode to help share good ideas and to tackle African Problems with African Solutions.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    S3E1 - Alcohol vs Healthcare - Prof Richard Matzopoulos

    Alcohol vs Healthcare

    43 min

  2. 27/10/2025

    S2E10 - Can I speak to the woman in charge? - MEC Mireille Wenger

    In this episode, we chat to MEC for Health and Wellness in the Western Cape - Minister Mireille Wenger. We cover a wide range of topics, mostly revolving around prevention programs, and access to care. Links mentioned in the show: https://dgmt.co.za/projects/ https://www.wcpp.gov.za/?q=node/19519 https://www.yearbeyond.org/planet-youth-programme https://www.thehealthfoundation.org.za/project/western-cape-on-wellness/ https://www.efarsystem.com/ https://www.childrenshospitaltrust.org.za/ https://www.gshtrust.co.za/

    43 min

  3. 29/09/2025

    S2E9 - Next Gen EM - Dr Magano Akuaake

    In this episode we chat to Namibian EM trailblazer Dr Magano Akuaake, who is combining traditional EM training with innovative projects to move Namibian and African healthcare forward. https://www.emempowerafrica.com/ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=na.com.uukolele&pcampaignid=web_share https://apps.apple.com/za/app/uukolele/id6614769205

    41 min

  4. 25/08/2025

    S2E8 - Research for Africa - AfJEM Team

    The importance of high-quality, context-appropriate research has never been more important for healthcare in Africa. In the latest episode of the badEM podcast, we are featuring a panel from the African Journal of Emergency Medicine (AfJEM), which is the official journal of the African Federation of Emergency Medicine (AFEM). Peter Hodkinson, Paa Forson, Petra Brysiewicz, Ken Diango, and Lauren Lai King join us for a conversation about the incredible work the journal team has been doing. Their efforts have already been exponentially impactful, and represent a movement with immeasurable potential going forward.

    1h 1m

  5. 28/07/2025

    S2E7 - ECSSA - Prehospital Power - Yaaseen Hokee and Dr Louis van Rensburg

    Join us as we chat to the newly elected President and Vice President of The Emergency Care Society of South Africa, Yaaseen Hokee and Dr Louis van Rensburg respectively, as they share insights on how ECSSA is changing the out of hospital space in South Africa.

    48 min

  6. 24/06/2025

    S2E6 - Simulate, Educate, Share - Jo Park-Ross

    Low resource, high impact: simulation education to change our healthcare systems In this episode of the badEM podcast, Jo Park Ross joins us to explore simulation as a powerful, context-driven educational and quality improvement tool for healthcare workers in Africa. We discuss how simulation and medical education are evolving in the digital age, and how to effectively navigate open-access resources—from both the perspective of a consumer and a contributor. https://srvubuweb005.uct.ac.za/SHARE/ https://srvubuweb005.uct.ac.za/SHARE/ https://ched.uct.ac.za/dot4d

    42 min

  7. 27/05/2025

    S2E5 - Navigating Nigerian EM - Dr Abiola Fasina-Ayoola

    In this episode we chat about how Dr Fasina-Ayoola and her colleagues have are setting up an Emergency Medicine program in a country that previously did not have one. Her and her team have are navigating intricate path with multifactorial challenges and she sheds light on their journey so far.

    46 min

  8. 29/04/2025

    S2E4 - Resuscitating Nursing - Dr Meghan Botes RN PhD

    In the latest episode of the badEM podcast we chat to Dr Meghan Botes, a professional nurse who has done extensive research into Nursing education, about creating environments that foster growth, communication and learning for both Doctors and Nurses, and how a little bit of training can go a long way in improving outcomes and experience for all involved.

    42 min
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The BadEM podcast focuses on the big picture in Emergency Medicine in South Africa and Africa. We interview a different person every episode to help share good ideas and to tackle African Problems with African Solutions.

Information

  • Creator
    Dan Still
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 BadEM
  • Show Website
    BadEM