Podcasts about health sector

Medical Intern's Death Sparks Urgent Calls for Health Sector Reform by Radio Islam

Millions of people around the world have no access to sanitation. They defecate in the open, or in facilities where it's hard to avoid human contact, unavoidably spreading disease. One of the Sustainable Development Goals that you don't hear about so much is the call to end open defecation by 2030. What progress are we making, and what health improvements are we seeing so far? In the latest of our episodes based on J-PAL's policy insights, Karen Macours of the Paris School of Economics, also co-chair of J-PAL's Health Sector, tells Tim Phillips about how we can achieve this development goal, why it's not a quick fix, and the surprising results of research into the health benefits of improving sanitation. Read the full show notes on VoxDev: https://voxdev.org/topic/health/improving-sanitation-what-works-and-what-doesnt Read the Policy Insight on J-PAL: https://www.povertyactionlab.org/policy-insight/improving-sanitation-access-subsidies-loans-and-community-led-programs

The heath sector's welcoming more money in the pockets of new graduates. The Government's expanded the existing scheme giving graduates bond payments to stay in the country. Payments are up to $50 thousand over a period of three to five years. Nurses' Society National Director David Willis told Mike Hosking it's needed. Willis says it's designed to get workforce into hard-to-reach areas. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tembisa Hospital Fires Spark Urgent Call for Transparent Investigation and Health Sector Reform by Radio Islam

The chat with Dr Gary Payinda is a must watch for all NZ citizens. We cover everything happening in the heath sector at the moment from strike action to staff shortages to infrastructure promises to the private sector funnelling off public money.Gary speaks to it all and Pat, Chewie and you just get to listen to a passionate man wanting the best outcome for his, ond other doctors, patients worried about what the vandals in the beehive are doing and are going to do over the next 18 months=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

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John Maytham is joined by Dr Gugu Kali, Head of the Neonatology Clinical Unit at Tygerberg Hospital and Stellenbosch University, to discuss the high number of still born babies in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Sector in Crisis: Experts Criticize Government's Piecemeal Approach by Radio Islam

It has been another big week for Health Minister Simeon Brown as he outlined his plan to deliver a better health system for New Zealanders. At the announcement on Friday, Brown outlined his 5 key health priorities, a shift back to local decision making by July this year - and that NZ Health would return to board governance. What was most interesting was that the Minister already has the cash and plans lined up to achieve the 5 priorities. Take note, Ministers. This is how to give an impression of action, even if what you've claimed as your own has likely been conceived and developed by your predecessor. Compared to Shane Reti's quite specific list of 5 key priorities released at the same time last year, Brown has pitched a little broader, but is largely focused on same outcomes. Brown is going for a mix of quick and long term fixes. Kiwis waiting for elective surgery will be thrilled to hear the Government is investing $50 million between now and the end of June to reduce the backlog - that's an additional 10,579 procedures and a nice way to shift the stats on one of his priorities. But this is ‘ambulance at the bottom of the hill' stuff. And it's just a short-term sugar hit if they can't then keep up with future elective surgery demand and wait times. Hence, Brown is now looking to shore up better contracts with private operators to take the load off the public sector in an ongoing capacity. One obvious issue with this is that the private sector isn't evenly spread across the country - post code lottery health care, anyone? This approach also relies on the private sector having the capacity to take on more public elective surgery. Is this another step towards privatising our health care system? Hopefully not. But if it means getting the surgery you have been waiting for, in pain, for a long time, I'm not sure voters will care who is delivering the service as long as it's prompt and free. Brown's other priorities include making sure Kiwis have timely access to a doctor, reducing ED wait times, and investing in health infrastructure, digital and physical. Earlier in the week, Brown announced an increase in placements and incentives for overseas doctors and nurses to work in primary care, a 24/7 digital service for New Zealanders to access online medical appointments, and a $285 million uplift for general practice over 3 years General Practitioners Aotearoa welcomes the funding and attention on general practice, but says more information is needed to about how the money will be spent and distributed. As always, the devil is in the details. Will the $289 million land on the front line, or will it be used to recruit and train these overseas doctors, pay the $30 million for the nurse recruitment initiative, and run the digital service? If so, then how much does that help GP's take on new patients and achieve the Government's targets? As for digital healthcare - there are already services on the market - not sure if the Government needs to invest in its own. Only time will tell if the Health Minister is on the right path - but after only minor improvements against targets last year, new minister Brown needs to be seen to take a bigger swing this year, even if he's borrowing someone else's homework. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cuts in the health sectors "back office" roles are forcing front-line workers to pick up administrative work, resulting in delays for treatment and a reduction in services. Nurses and social worked are working as reception ships due to the staff shortages. In the year to June, 12,000 kiwi nurses gained registration across the ditch. Nurses Organisation President Kerri Nuku talks to Mike Hosking about the issue. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During Black History Month, Total Information AM is looking at recent recommendations for reparations for racial injustice. Today, we focus on public health, with Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo-Davis. She's the Director of Health for the City of St. Louis, who contributed to the reparations commission report, and chatted with Megan Lynch.

There's concerns over the future of New Zealand's health sector, off the back of three high-profile resignations that took place this week. Director General of Health Diana Sarfati confirmed on Friday that she was stepping down from the role - seven days after Health NZ chief executive Margie Apa resigned before the end of her term. Earlier this week, director of public health Dr Nicholas Jones also said he would be concluding his secondment as planned in February and resuming his previous role in Hawke's Bay. Health commentator Ian Powell says these resignations share a point of commonality following a turbulent period for the health system. "We have a Government that kind of side-lines complexity considerations, it goes for the simpler options. And the simpler options are usually the ones that are wrong." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is set to speed up the process by which they recognise the qualifications of nurses from a number of countries in a bid to help the critical shortage of health staff in Australia. Australian Medical Association in Queensland President Dr Nick Yim told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, "It isn't a long-term strategy, as you say, it is a Band-Aid fix." "We've got a brain trust from general practice, public hospital, private hospital, from a training and also medical student to look at the whole pathway, to look at moving forward so we can give strategies to government."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eunice Wong, Ph.D., (RAND, Santa Monica, Calif.) joins Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin to discuss a review taking a look at the interactions of faith communities and the mental health sector in the provision of mental health care. Transcript 00:56     How did you arrive at this field of study? 02:58     What is RAND and what do they do? 04:11     How are works for a think tank evaluated? 05:21     The interaction of faith communities and mental health service provision 07:38     Types of collaboration – PSFPTP Hankerson episode 09:57     Why look at the literature now? 11:12     What kinds of questions are you asking? 12:57     The complexity of different faiths, and different organizations 15:56     Topline findings 18:12     Does the research paradigm work in situations like this? 22:03     Discussing a patient and provider's religiosity 23:20     Assumptions and characterizations of faith-based organizations 24:55     Destigmatizing conversations about mental health and behavioral health in faith-based communities 27:39     The multilayered nature of faith-based community participation 28:53     Future research Subscribe to the podcast here. Check out Editor's Choice, a set of curated collections from the rich resource of articles published in the journal. Sign up to receive notification of new Editor's Choice collections. Browse other articles on our website. Be sure to let your colleagues know about the podcast, and please rate and review it wherever you listen to it. Listen to other podcasts produced by the American Psychiatric Association. Follow the journal on Twitter. E-mail us at psjournal@psych.org

South Africa has been facing a severe unemployment crisis that affects millions, particularly the youth, for nearly a decade. And so it comes as no surprise that there is also a crippling shortage of medical professionals with experts in the field saying this is unacceptable. The shortage results in a strained healthcare system. Dr Bulela Vava, Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in South Africa, says the this issue was once thought to mainly affect unskilled workers. But now both skilled and unskilled workers, including healthcare professionals, are among the casualties. He also adds that the narrative around this crisis has often been one-sided, focusing heavily on the negative effects on medical doctors while neglecting similar challenges faced by 'marginalised' professionals who are essential to maintaining the healthcare system. For more on this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr. Bulela Vava, Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in South Africa

A rough prognosis for the health care sector, as new reports about RFK Jr's allies point to a major overhang for vaccine makers. How names like Pfizer, Morderna, and Sanofi will fare under the new administration, as the entire health space comes into focus. Plus One more rate decision before the new year… and with expectations of another cut, could the Fed's easing cycle be nearing an end? How next week's rate decision will impact markets going into year end. Fast Money Disclaimer

There's fears of potential flow-on effects from more cost-cutting at Health New Zealand. The Public Service Association says the health agency is cutting a net 1478 roles, with about 700 already vacant. Health NZ says it's spending more than it has in its budget - and these savings will strengthen its front-line. PSA health sector lead, Ashok Shankar, says these cuts will impact Health New Zealand's digital team. He explained not having these workers could lead to more outages and less data and information. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Africa Legal Podcast, host Craig Sisterson speaks with Amala Umeike, partner at Stren & Blan Partners in Nigeria, and Samantha Silver, partner at Kennedys LLP in London, on Africa's rapidly growing health and pharmaceutical sectors and evolving product liability law, with a focus on Nigeria. Amala explains how Africa's healthcare growth, driven by increased investment and demand, faces regulatory challenges that highlight the need for robust product liability frameworks. He emphasises the regulatory progress in Nigeria, particularly through the African Medicines Agency (AMA), but notes the complexities of defending product liability claims in Nigerian courts. Proactive compliance and strategic defense, he says, are essential for managing these challenges. Samantha shares insights from her global experience, highlighting increased scrutiny on pharmaceutical and medical devices in the UK and EU, which is influencing African standards. She advises that multinationals adopt strong compliance and risk management practices to navigate Africa's evolving regulations. Effective risk management, recalls, and insurer collaboration are crucial to reducing liability exposure. Both guests agree on the growing importance of regulatory alignment with global standards in Africa. As consumer awareness rises, product liability claims are likely to increase, making compliance and adaptability essential for businesses in Africa's dynamic market.

There's concern in the health sector over medicinal cannabis being treated as a one-stop-shop for illnesses. A study published in today's Medical Journal reveals the products are becoming more psychoactive, with higher THC levels. The lead author says many GPs aren't confident in prescribing medicinal cannabis themselves. Massey University Researcher Chris Wilkins told Mike Hosking it is an evolving market, still in its early stages. He says patients should have multiple treatment options outside of medicinal cannabis. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on governments and stakeholders to invest in the health sector. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the World Health Summit 2024 in Berlin, WHO Director General Tedros Ghebreyesus said investment is a critical step in strengthening the ability of health systems to tackle challenges like pandemics, climate change, and access to care. Maureen Ojiambo reports.

We are joined by Albert Arnold Musinguzi, Chief Technology Officer at the University of Makerere under the Walter Reed Project. Albert, a leading biomedical researcher in Uganda with over 20 years of experience, delves into the topics of health and risk management, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.  He elucidates the preparedness of Uganda's health sector against pandemic threats such as Ebola and HIV, emphasizing the critical role of data and analytics in managing infectious diseases. Albert also discusses his ambition to bridge the gap between technology and diverse sectors, highlighting the importance of integrating tech into the boardroom.  He provides insights into the evolution of technology, the impact of specialization in tech careers, and the challenges and opportunities within Uganda's health and tech sectors.  The conversation rounds off with reflections on policy implementation, entrepreneurial resilience, and the broader goal of achieving a middle-class economy in Uganda. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:06 Health Sector Risk Management in Uganda 04:08 Albert's Journey and Tech Integration 10:57 Evolution of Technology and Specialization 16:45 Challenges and Opportunities in Uganda 25:05 Policy Recommendations for Uganda 31:05 Achieving a Middle-Class Economy 37:55 Continuous Learning and Personal Growth Follow up with her on LinkedIn. Share your feedback and inquiries at onugandapodcast@gmail.com or call/WhatsApp +25678537996. PODCAST DISCLAIMER. The views and opinions expressed in the episode are those of the guests. They do not represent or reflect the official position of the ON Uganda Podcast, so we do not take responsibility for any ideas expressed by guests during the Podcast episode.  You are smart enough to take out what works for you.  As of 18.06.24.

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Database Launch: Documenting the Targeting and Destruction of the Health Sector in the Gaza Strip by Institute for Palestine Studies

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she's determined to ensure the health system is as efficient and effective as possible. A survey by the General Practice Owners Association says 83 percent of respondents are worried about their long-term viability - with 89 percent of them planning to increase patient fees Willis has promised the health system will look significantly different by the end of this year. "I think it's going to be a big turnaround job.. but I think by the end of this term of Parliament, you will be seeing significant improvements."  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The market continued its recovery, up another 0.2%, with all eyes on the earnings on some of the big names today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robyn Flynn is joined by Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Anne Lagace-Dowson, political analyst.  After her cabinet chief…it's now the Transport ministers' director of communications who is the latest to leave her team Montreal Canadiens forward Micheal Pezzeta is not a fan our the province's taxes

The health sector is reporting frustration and exhaustion at unchanging mortality rates for babies and mothers. In the 16th perinatal and maternal mortality review the authors ask why their previous recommendations haven't been implemented. The review chair John Tait spoke to Ingrid Hipikiss.

The health sector is getting a $16 billion boost over the next three budgets.  It's part of the Government's plan to invest in frontline services.  $12.2 billion of that will go towards primary health care, $31 million is going to increasing security in emergency departments, and $22 million will be used to train 25 more doctors each year.  Buzz Burrell, Interim Chair of General Practitioners Aotearoa, told Mike Hosking that overall, they like what they saw.  He said that they've got a baseline budget of $30 billion, and to an additional half of that coming over the next three years, they've got to welcome that.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Kitchen Director of Information Technology for Networking and Infrastructure at MetroCare Services, Tim Kitchen brings a wealth of experience across multiple industries including retail, utilities, oil and gas, and healthcare. Known for his leadership in IT, Tim specializes in mental health services, bringing a personal touch to his professional role. Tim Kitchen Talks Leading...

Te Whatu Ora has detailed more cost-cutting expectations to health professionals, such as no backfill onwards if staff are sick, and an end to double shifts which pay overtime.  Executive director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, Sarah Dalton speaks to Lisa Owen.

Recent cyber attacks on healthcare organizations highlight the critical importance of safeguarding patient care and safety against technological vulnerabilities. In this episode, Greg Garcia, Executive Director of the Health Sector Coordinating Council, announces the launch of the Health Industry Cybersecurity Strategic Plan, highlighting the urgent need for cybersecurity measures in healthcare. The strategic plan outlines seven industry trends, ten major goals, and twelve action items to achieve cybersecurity resilience by 2029. Greg discusses emerging technological trends like wearable devices and artificial intelligence, which pose new cybersecurity challenges, and encourages listeners to read the plan and identify actions relevant to their organizations as well as possible individual contributions in implementing cybersecurity measures.  Tune in and learn how you can contribute to safeguarding healthcare data and patient safety before it's too late! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect with and follow Greg on LinkedIn here. Visit the Health Sector Coordinating Council‘s website and read about their strategic plan.

Episode 79 is with Michael Cannon, director of health policy studies at Cato Institute and author of the informative, short book: “Recovery: A Guide to Reforming the U.S. Health Sector.” Today, we discuss: 1) How U.S. health care evolved away from a free-market system and the importance of restoring control to doctors and patients; 2) How to reduce healthcare costs by reducing regulations; and 3) The importance of restraining government spending with a balanced budget by reducing health care costs. Check out Michael's book: https://www.cato.org/blog/recovery-guide-reforming-us-health-sector Please provide a rating, write a review, and subscribe to get show notes for this episode in my Substack newsletter (www.vanceginn.substack.com).

Michael Cannon details why the promises of Obamacare would be better delivered by giving consumers dramatically more power over health care dollars. Cannon's new book is Recovery: A Guide to Reforming the U.S. Health Sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In his new book, Recovery: A Guide to Reforming the U.S. Health Sector, Michael Cannon walks readers through a variety of ways to make health care in the United States better, more transparent, more secure, and more universal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.