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In this final episode of our mini-series on research capacity strengthening, we explore how pursuing a PhD, using the PACTS programme (Patient-centred Sickle Cell Disease Management in sub-Saharan Africa), as a real-world example—can enhance, rather than compete with, clinical practice.Our guests reflect on what it means to balance research with clinical care, teaching, community outreach, and academic responsibilities, and share honest insights about the challenges and opportunities that come with embedding a PhD within a larger programme. From learning by doing to mentoring the next generation, this episode looks at how research can be a powerful tool for real-world impact in health systems.In this episode:Dr. Mmamulatelo Siame Mumba - PhD Student, SBA lead, Project coordinator, ZambiaDr. Mmamulatelo Siame Mumba is a paediatrician and implementation researcher based in Zambia. She is undertaking a PhD with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and leads the Standards-Based Audit teams across PACTS sites while coordinating research activities on the ground.Dr. Hezekiah Isa Albarka - Lecturer at University of Abuja, NigeriaDr. Hezekiah Isa Albarka is a senior lecturer at the University of Abuja and a haematologist with a long-standing interest in sickle cell disease. He is currently pursuing a PhD through the PACTS project, building on years of experience in clinical care and academic teaching.Dr. Eunice Agyeman Ahmed - PhD Student Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Ghana Dr. Eunice Agyeman Ahmed is a haematologist at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana and a PhD student at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. Her research supports adolescents with sickle cell disease transitioning into adult care, alongside her wider advocacy and training work across Ghana and Africa. Patient-Centered Sickle Cell Disease Management in Sub-Saharan AfricaPatient-centred sickle cell disease management in sub-Saharan Africa (PACTS) | LSTMWant to hear more podcasts like this?Follow Connecting Citizens to Science on your usual podcast platform or YouTube to hear more about current research and debates within global health.The podcast cuts across disciplines, including health systems strengthening, gender and intersectionality, tropical diseases (NTDs, TB, Malaria), maternal and child healthcare (antenatal and postnatal care), mental health and wellbeing, vector-borne diseases, climate change and co-production approaches. If you would like your project or programme to feature in an episode or miniseries, get in touch with the producers of Connecting Citizens to Science, the SCL Agency.
In this second episode of our mini-series on Research Capacity Strengthening (RCS), we explore what it means to widen the focus of capacity strengthening, beyond researchers and clinicians, to include media, programme managers, community leaders, teachers, caregivers, and more.Hosted on location at the PACTS Year 3 Partners Meeting, this episode shows how the PACTS programme (Patient-centred Sickle Cell Disease Management in sub-Saharan Africa) has embedded a more inclusive and cyclical approach to RCS. You'll hear how strengthening media capacity, using content analysis, and co-developing strategies with non-clinical stakeholders can make health systems more responsive and sustainable. We also look at how information itself, when shared in the right way with patients and communities, can be a powerful form of capacity strengthening.In this episode:Dr. Motto Nganda – Global Health Researcher: Collaborative Implementation Research for Health Systems Strengthening, Liverpool School of Tropical MedicineMotto is a medical and public health professional from the University of Douala and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. He brings over six years' experience in participatory implementation research, focusing on person-centred care and health system strengthening in the Global South. In PACTS, Motto supports implementation research across all three countries, coordinating participatory action cycles, standards-based audits, and realist evaluation.Bernard Appiah - Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health, Falk College, Syracuse UniversityBernard is a pharmacist, journalist, and Assistant Professor at the Department of Public Health, Syracuse University, USA. He is also Director of the Centre for Science and Health Communication in Ghana. With expertise in media, health communication, and public engagement, Bernard leads the media content analysis and communication work for PACTS. His work connects journalists and researchers, builds capacity through joint training, and strengthens how sickle cell disease is communicated across public platforms and policy.Reuben Chianumba - Programme Manager for the PACTS Project, Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Research and Training (CESRTA), University of AbujaReuben is the Programme Manager for PACTS in Nigeria, with a background in Medical Biochemistry and extensive experience in research coordination, stakeholder engagement, and community mobilisation. He supports the delivery of PACTS objectives at CESRTA and plays a key role in integrating newborn screening, capacity-building workshops, and local advocacy efforts.Useful Links:Patient-Centered Sickle Cell Disease Management in Sub-Saharan AfricaPatient-centred sickle cell disease management in sub-Saharan Africa (PACTS) | LSTMWant to hear more podcasts like this?Follow Connecting Citizens to Science on your usual podcast platform or YouTube to hear more about current research and debates within global health.The podcast cuts across disciplines, including health systems strengthening, gender and intersectionality, tropical diseases (NTDs, TB, Malaria), maternal and child healthcare (antenatal and postnatal care), mental health and wellbeing, vector-borne diseases, climate change and co-production approaches. If you would like your project or programme to feature in an episode or miniseries, get in touch with the producers of Connecting Citizens to Science, the SCL Agency.
Welcome to our new mini-series on research capacity strengthening, produced in partnership with the Centre for Capacity Research at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. In this first episode, we explore the design of a Research Capacity Strengthening (RCS) component within an implementation research project, and why it is crucial for sustainable, patient-centred healthcare. Our conversation draws insights from those actively embedding RCS into their work, demonstrating how improving research skills and systems drives real impact in global health.In this episode:Dr. Justin Pulford - Reader at the Centre for Capacity Research, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.Dr. Justin Pulford is Deputy Head of the Centre for Capacity Research (CCR) at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM). A behavioural scientist by training, he has extensive experience developing, implementing, and evaluating research and health systems strengthening initiatives across sub-Saharan Africa and the South Pacific. Dr Pulford also convenes the ‘TROP 703: Public Health Programmes, Policies and Strategies' module for LSTM's MPH programme. Professor Obiageli Nnodu - Co-lead of the PACTS programme, University of Abuja.Professor Obiageli Nnodu is Professor of Haematology and Blood Transfusion at the University of Abuja, Nigeria, and Director of its Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Training. She leads multiple NIH-funded sickle cell projects and chairs Africa's largest SCD network. Professor Nnodu also advises the Nigerian government on non-communicable diseases and serves on WHO AFRO committees dedicated to improving sickle cell care.Professor Alex Osei-Akoto - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, GhanaProfessor Alex Osei-Akoto is Principal Investigator for PACTS in Ghana. A Professor of Child Health at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Consultant Paediatrician at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, he has focused on sickle cell disease for over two decades. Professor Osei-Akoto led key newborn screening initiatives, advised Ghana's Ministry of Health on SCD, and co-authored numerous publications. He now spearheads PACTS implementation in Ghana, building on his extensive clinical and research leadership in paediatric haematology.Dr. Catherine Chunda-Liyoka - University of ZambiaDr. Catherine Chunda-Liyoka is Head of the Paediatric Haematology Department at Zambia's University Teaching Hospitals–Children's Hospital. She provides specialised care in sickle cell disease, haemophilia, aplastic anaemia, HIV, and TB, while leading multiple research initiatives. As an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Zambia and an Honorary Fellow at LSTM, she mentors health workers nationwide. Dr. Chunda-Liyoka also advises the Zambian Ministry of Health on paediatric haematology and infectious diseases, and plays a key role in major SCD networks—including SPARCO and PACTS—to strengthen national guidelines and clinical practices.Useful linksCentre for Capacity Research | LSTMPatient-centred sickle cell disease management in sub-Saharan Africa (PACTS) | LSTMWant to hear more podcasts like this?Follow Connecting Citizens to Science on your usual podcast platform or YouTube to hear more about current research and debates within global health.The podcast cuts across disciplines, including health systems strengthening, gender and intersectionality, tropical diseases (NTDs, TB, Malaria), maternal and child healthcare (antenatal and postnatal care), mental...
Global health systems have long been shaped by Western frameworks that separate health from land, environment, and community. But for Indigenous communities worldwide, health is holistic—deeply rooted in ancestral knowledge, cultural traditions, and reciprocal relationships with nature.Yet, Indigenous ways of knowing have been overlooked and undervalued within research, policymaking, and health interventions. How can we shift this paradigm and centre Indigenous-led approaches in global health?In this episode, we speak with Dr. Walter Flores, Dr. Rebecca Rae, and Dr. Lorenda Belone about Indigenous communities in health research, examining systemic barriers, the importance of Indigenous knowledge in health equity, navigating differences between Indigenous and Western research approaches, and how policy shifts impact Indigenous communities. We also discuss the connection between research, activism, and advocacy.Our guests:Dr. Walter Flores - Research Professor, Accountability Research Center, American University, Washington DC, USADr. Walter Flores is a social scientist and human rights advocate with over 25 years of professional experience. He holds a PhD and a Masters of Community Health from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK. Dr Flores' professional work has been carried out in more than 30 countries from Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe. His areas of expertise are health systems and policy, right to health and indigenous populations, democratic governance, social accountability, legal empowerment and community participation. Currently, Dr Flores is research professor at the Accountability Research Center, American University, Washington DC and a research associate at the Center for the Study of Equity and Governance in Health Systems.Dr. Lorenda Belone – Professor, University of New Mexico College of Population Health / Center for Participatory ResearchDr. Belone (Diné/Navajo) is from Naakaii Bito' located on the Navajo Nation and has been engaged in community-based participatory research (CBPR) with an Indigenous paradigm focused on health disparities with southwest tribal nations. Her research includes partnerships with Tribal Research Teams (Apache, Navajo & Pueblo) on an Indigenous family prevention program called the Family Listening Program (FLP). As an Indigenous CBPR researcher, Dr. Belone integrates her own cultural and tribal knowledge to overcome historical negative research experiences and tribal community members' perceptions of research exploitation.Rebecca Rae, MCRP, MWR - Research Lecturer III, University of New Mexico College of Population HealthRebecca Rae (Jicarilla Apache), MCRP, MWR, is a Research Lecturer III at the University of New Mexico's College of Population Health. She is an Indigenous scholar, with eighteen years of implementing community-based participatory research (CBPR) projects and Indigenous participatory evaluation in partnership with Tribal communities. She works closely with multiple tribal community partners to mentor, strengthen, and enhance community members' skills in program development, implementation, data collection, data analysis, grant writing, research, and evaluation. Useful links: Want to hear more podcasts like this?Follow Connecting Citizens to Science on your usual podcast platform or YouTube to hear more about current research and debates within global health.The podcast cuts across disciplines, including health systems strengthening, gender and intersectionality, tropical diseases (NTDs, TB, Malaria), maternal and child healthcare (antenatal and postnatal care), mental health and wellbeing, vector-borne diseases, climate change and co-production approaches. If you would like your project or programme to feature in an episode or...
In this month's episode, Ian and Mick meet the Scottish film director Grant McPhee who's making a three-part documentary series on the untold story of Liverpool's arts and music underground scene from 1964 to 1984 - "Revolutionary Spirit". Contrary to popular belief, the Merseyside music scene didn't collapse after the Beatles left the city in the 60's. There was a thriving underground scene before,during and after the Fab Four which paved the way for the 2nd Mersey Music explosion in the early 80's. Grant discusses his first documentary in the series, 'The Pool of Life', which tells the story of the legendary Liverpool School of Language, Music, Dream and Pun - how it started and what it led to ; with some incredible archive footage from the 70's that has never been seen publicly before.Grant describes it as 'The Greatest Story Never Told'
Globally, postpartum haemorrhage is responsible for a quarter of maternal deaths after childbirth. Tears of the perineum, which are common in vaginal births, are a major contributor to this excessive blood loss, and a variety of techniques are used to try to prevent them. The effects of these interventions are reviewed in a new Cochrane Review published in October 2024 and two of the authors, Tilly Fox and Kerry Dwan from The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in the UK, talk about the findings in this podcast.
Globally, postpartum haemorrhage is responsible for a quarter of maternal deaths after childbirth. Tears of the perineum, which are common in vaginal births, are a major contributor to this excessive blood loss, and a variety of techniques are used to try to prevent them. The effects of these interventions are reviewed in a new Cochrane Review published in October 2024 and two of the authors, Tilly Fox and Kerry Dwan from The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in the UK, talk about the findings in this podcast.
Our final episode from the Health Systems Research Symposium in Nagasaki showcases transformative ideas in global health systems research and policy. This episode features discussions on interdisciplinary capacity building, decolonising health policy research, One Health approaches, and advancing gender equity in health systems.Dr. Hanna-Tina Fischer explores innovative capacity-building models and interdisciplinary research frameworks. Dr. Ayat Abu-Agla discusses the importance of decolonisation in health policy and systems research. Dr. Rosie Steege highlights the interconnectedness of humans, animals, and ecosystems through One Health and its implications for antimicrobial resistance. Finally, Dr. Zahra Zeinali reflects on her work advancing gender mainstreaming and intersectionality in health systems research.This episode offers fresh perspectives for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers dedicated to creating equitable and resilient health systems.In this episode:From ReBUILD for Resilience: Abriti Arjyal -Research Manager, HERD InternationalThazin La - Research manager for the health systems research programme, Burnet Institute MyanmarOur Guests:Hanna-Tina Fischer – Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Charité Universitätsmedizin BerlinDr. Ayat Abu-Agla - Health Services Management Centre Lead, University of Birmingham, Dubai Dr. Rosie Steege – Lecturer, Liverpool School of Tropical MedicineZahra Zeinali – Doctoral Candidate, Department of Global Health, University of Washington. Useful links:One healthHSR Global Symposium on Health Systems Research | HSR 2024Introducing ReBUILD for Resilience - health systems researchRebuild ConsortiumWant to hear more podcasts like this?Follow Connecting Citizens to Science on your usual podcast platform or YouTube to hear more about current research and debates within global health.The podcast covers topics like health systems strengthening, gender and intersectionality, tropical diseases (NTDs, TB, Malaria), maternal and child healthcare, mental health, vector-borne diseases, climate change, and co-production approaches.If you would like your project or programme to feature in an episode or mini-series, get in touch with the producers of Connecting Citizens to Science, the SCL Agency.
Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds are about to set out on their 35th Anniversary Greatest Hits Tour – aka “beery parties”. He talks to us here about the first bands he ever saw and played in, which involves … … memories of the Liverpool School of Language, Music, Dream and Pun. … the secret of seeming enigmatic: “Never finish your sentences …” … how Three Lions brought a whole new audience and the irony of a singer who didn't front his biggest hit. … why the Ramones and Talking Heads made him sell his old records. … first requirement for success: “being able to make a fool of yourself”. … when Captain Beefheart forgot he was booked for an art show and painted all the pictures the night before. … how a part in a Ken Campbell play launched his career. … seeing the Beatles, aged seven – “Shut your eyes and put your fingers in your ears”. … when Eric's in Mathew Street seemed the centre of the universe. … “for the first time ever I'm not suffering from Imposter Syndrome – I AM THE SINGER!” … Free, Pink Floyd, Elvis Costello, XTC, Big In Japan and the Sausages From Mars. … making records that are “an Andy Warhol pop-art splash of colour on a wall”. Lightning Seeds tickets here:https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/lightning-seeds-tickets/artist/735512Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds are about to set out on their 35th Anniversary Greatest Hits Tour – aka “beery parties”. He talks to us here about the first bands he ever saw and played in, which involves … … memories of the Liverpool School of Language, Music, Dream and Pun. … the secret of seeming enigmatic: “Never finish your sentences …” … how Three Lions brought a whole new audience and the irony of a singer who didn't front his biggest hit. … why the Ramones and Talking Heads made him sell his old records. … first requirement for success: “being able to make a fool of yourself”. … when Captain Beefheart forgot he was booked for an art show and painted all the pictures the night before. … how a part in a Ken Campbell play launched his career. … seeing the Beatles, aged seven – “Shut your eyes and put your fingers in your ears”. … when Eric's in Mathew Street seemed the centre of the universe. … “for the first time ever I'm not suffering from Imposter Syndrome – I AM THE SINGER!” … Free, Pink Floyd, Elvis Costello, XTC, Big In Japan and the Sausages From Mars. … making records that are “an Andy Warhol pop-art splash of colour on a wall”. Lightning Seeds tickets here:https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/lightning-seeds-tickets/artist/735512Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds are about to set out on their 35th Anniversary Greatest Hits Tour – aka “beery parties”. He talks to us here about the first bands he ever saw and played in, which involves … … memories of the Liverpool School of Language, Music, Dream and Pun. … the secret of seeming enigmatic: “Never finish your sentences …” … how Three Lions brought a whole new audience and the irony of a singer who didn't front his biggest hit. … why the Ramones and Talking Heads made him sell his old records. … first requirement for success: “being able to make a fool of yourself”. … when Captain Beefheart forgot he was booked for an art show and painted all the pictures the night before. … how a part in a Ken Campbell play launched his career. … seeing the Beatles, aged seven – “Shut your eyes and put your fingers in your ears”. … when Eric's in Mathew Street seemed the centre of the universe. … “for the first time ever I'm not suffering from Imposter Syndrome – I AM THE SINGER!” … Free, Pink Floyd, Elvis Costello, XTC, Big In Japan and the Sausages From Mars. … making records that are “an Andy Warhol pop-art splash of colour on a wall”. Lightning Seeds tickets here:https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/lightning-seeds-tickets/artist/735512Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Connecting Citizens to Science, we conclude our three-part miniseries on improving maternal and newborn healthcare. Host Dr. Kim Ozano and her guests explore how to sustain quality improvements in health systems and progress toward maternal and newborn Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Dr. Rael Mutai, Regional Technical Advisor for Maternal and Newborn Health at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Kenya, and Dr. Nicholas Furtado, Senior Medical Advisor at Global Fund, share their insights on the successes and challenges of embedding sustainable practices in maternal and newborn healthcare systems across Kenya, Tanzania, and Nigeria. (see 'useful links' for the other episodes from the series).Chapter List:00:00:00 – Introduction to Sustainability and SDG Goals00:01:52 – Progress Towards Maternal and Newborn Health indicators00:04:50 – Global Landscape: The Impact of the Pandemic00:06:37 – Addressing Inequities within Countries00:09:26 – Healthcare Workers and Sustainable Outcomes00:12:22 – Intersectionality and Broader Determinants of Maternal Health00:17:38 – Advice and Call to Action for Sustainable SolutionsIn this episode:Dr. Rael Mutai - Regional Technical Advisor (MNH), Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Tropical KenyaRael is a public health specialist with over 21 years' of experience in health and development. She is passionate about health systems strengthening, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights and Quality Maternal and Newborn Health. Rael has been involved with the quality improvement programme in the last 3 years, as the Regional Technical Adviser for Kenya and Tanzania. The Programme uses global evidence customised to country context for improved maternal and newborn outcomes. The programme has addressed gaps in ANC-PNC service delivery through capacity building of healthcare workers and integrated approaches to care.Dr. Nicolas Furtado - Senior Medical Advisor, Global FundNicolas is a Senior Medical Advisor with the Health System Strengthening Technical Advice and Partnerships team at the Global Fund. He is deeply engaged in efforts to strengthen primary healthcare systems globally, particularly focusing on improving maternal and newborn health outcomes and now focusing on improving access to medical oxygen and respiratory care. Throughout his work, Nicolas has been instrumental in addressing key challenges such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare inequities, and the need for sustainable, locally adapted solutions. He advocates for simple, effective, and culturally appropriate interventions to ensure quality care at the point of service delivery.Useful links:Strengthening the Health Workforce for Maternal and Newborn Care - Connecting Citizens to Science - In the second episode of our three-part miniseries, " Transforming Maternal and Newborn Health", we focus on how capacity strengthening in healthcare can transform maternal and newborn care outcomes. The discussion highlights the critical role of health workers, from nurses to doctors, and the importance of building skills, teamwork, and communication to improve early diagnosis and reduce complications. Experts share insights on training approaches, challenges faced, and the transformative impact of mentorship and continuous professional development in Kenya, Tanzania, and beyond. This episode offers valuable lessons for health systems strengthening and sets the stage for our next conversation on sustainability. Quality Innovations in Maternal and Newborn Health - Connecting Citizens to Science - In this first episode of our three-part miniseries, "Transforming Maternal and Newborn Health," we dive into a groundbreaking...
Join us as we focus on how capacity strengthening in healthcare can transform maternal and newborn care outcomes, in the second episode of our three-part miniseries, "Transforming Maternal and Newborn Health". The discussion highlights the critical role of health workers, from nurses to doctors, and the importance of building skills, teamwork, and communication to improve early diagnosis and reduce complications. Experts share insights on training approaches, challenges faced, and the transformative impact of mentorship and continuous professional development in Kenya, Tanzania, and beyond. This episode offers valuable lessons for health systems strengthening and sets the stage for our next conversation on sustainability.Chapter List:00:00:00 – Introduction to Capacity Strengthening00:01:11 – Role of Health Workers in Maternal and Newborn Care00:02:19 – Challenges in Achieving High-Quality Care00:04:52 – Impact of Continuous Professional Development00:05:51 – Real-Life Improvements in Diagnosis and Care00:09:28 – Competency-Based Training Approaches00:12:20 – Shifting Attitudes and Respectful Maternity Care00:14:01 – Research Integration and Policy Influence00:16:13 – Key Advice for Capacity Strengthening00:20:06 – Conclusion and What's NextIn this episode: Dr. Rael Mutai, Regional Technical Advisor (MNH), Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Tropical Rael is a public health specialist with over 21 years' of experience in health and development. She is passionate about health systems strengthening, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights and Quality Maternal and Newborn Health. Rael has been involved with the programme in the last 3 years, as the Regional Technical Adviser for Kenya and Tanzania. The Programme uses global evidence customised to country context for improved maternal and newborn outcomes. The programme has addressed gaps in ANC-PNC service delivery through capacity building of healthcare workers and integrated approaches to care. Dr. Leonard Katalambula – Lecturer, University of DodomaDr. Katalambula is the Head of the Department of Public Health at the University of Dodoma (UDOM), where he has worked for over 15 years. He also serves as Board Chairperson for Action Against Hunger (Tanzania) and is a technical committee member of TWG 6, focusing on reproductive, maternal, child, and adolescent health. An experienced researcher with publications in implementation science and public health, Dr. Katalambula leads projects on Quality Improvement of Integrated HIV, TB, and Malaria Services during antenatal and postnatal care, as well as the MEGA project. For the past 15 years, he has worked closely with communities, addressing challenges through research and community services.Sylvia Kimtai – Midwife, Uasin Gishu CountySylvia is currently attached to the county reproductive health office coordinating the elimination of maternal-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B and also quality improvement. She has been involved in ANC/PNC and quality improvement training supporting Kenya and Tanzania in both face-to-face and blended learningSylvia mentors nurses, midwives, and clinical officers on quality improvement in ANC/PNC in Uasin Gishu County, also supporting sub-county reproductive health coordinators in the mentorship of service providers on ANC/PNC. Passionate about quality improvement, she has a WhatsApp platform where facility quality improvement chairpersons share best practices and challenges.Useful links:A Collaborative Approach to Improving Maternal and Newborn Health in Tanzania or Saving LivesImproving antenatal and...
In this first episode of our three-part miniseries, "Transforming Maternal and Newborn Health," we dive into a groundbreaking quality improvement programme that has made significant strides in integrating HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria services into antenatal and postnatal care across Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania. We explore emerging evidence on how health systems can adapt and respond to changing landscapes, including the impact of COVID-19, to deliver better outcomes for mothers and newborns. Featuring insights from leading experts, we discuss the challenges, successes, and innovative approaches that have strengthened the capacity of health workers and improved access to essential care. This episode sets the stage for the next discussions on capacity building and sustainability, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in global health and health systems strengthening.Chapters:00:00:00 – Introduction and Series Overview00:01:30 – Responding to COVID-19 and Building Resilience00:03:20 – Maternal Health Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa00:04:45 – Strengthening Health Workforce Capacity00:06:20 – Key Findings and Lessons Learned00:08:04 – Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Mental Health00:09:17 – Practical Impact and Stories from Nigeria00:11:54 – Next Steps and Future Recommendations00:14:19 – Adapting to COVID-19 Challenges00:17:15 – Final Advice and ConclusionsIn this episode:Dr. Rael Mutai, Regional Technical Advisor (MNH), Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine TropicalRael is a public health specialist with over 21 years' experience in health and development. She is passionate about health systems strengthening, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights and Quality Maternal and Newborn Health. Rael has been involved with the programme in the last 3 years, as the Regional Technical Adviser for Kenya and Tanzania. The Programme uses global evidence customized to country context for improved maternal and newborn outcomes. The programme has addressed gaps in ANC-PNC service delivery through capacity building of healthcare workers and integrated approaches to care.Prof. Charles Ameh - Programme Lead, Liverpool School of Tropical MedicineCharles led the implementation of the GF ANC/PNC quality improvement programme in the last 3 years. This involves identifying problems and co-creating solutions with stakeholders in Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria. Key interventions designed and tested during this programme are relevant to several communities: maternity care providers, researchers, MNH programme managers, health professional associations and regulatory bodies, training institutions, women of reproductive age and their families in LMICs.Dr. Oladipo Aremu, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital , Oyo State, NigeriaDr Oladipo Aremu has been involved in research work relating to post-partum haemorrhage, maternal and child health for the last three years. His contribution to the post-partum haemorrhage research has helped to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. During the period of the research, the cost of the drug administered on patients resulted in remarkable cost savings when compared to cost of blood transfusion. Previous research activities involved in also contributed to improvement in respectful maternity care and upgrading the health worker-patient relationship. Useful links:This is a film from the WOMAN Trials at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, as part of the Healthier Together series presented by the WHO Foundation and produced by BBC StoryWorks.
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In this fifth episode of our six-part miniseries (see notes for 'useful links' to other episodes), we examine the intersection of migration, displacement, and health systems in fragile settings. With over 1 billion people on the move globally, including 84 million forcibly displaced, this episode addresses the challenges and opportunities that migration presents to health systems. Our co-host, Dr. Joanna Raven, joins us alongside Professor Fouad Fouad and Dr. Santino Severoni, to share their experiences and insights on how health systems can respond to the needs of migrants and refugees through integration, cultural changes, and evidence-based practices.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the discussion on migration, displacement, and health systems resilience in fragile settings01:00 Meet the Experts: Professor Fouad Mohammad Fouad and Dr. Santino Severoni02:56 Global Migration and Displacement: Setting the Scene07:56 Challenges Faced by Health Systems09:13 Integration and Parallel Health Systems13:11 WHO's Role and Strategic Approaches17:11 Examples of Good Practices from Different Countries21:48 Final Thoughts and Advice for Future Work24:12 Conclusion and Next Episode TeaserIn this episode:Dr Joanna Raven - Reader in health systems, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Jo has worked in global health for more than 25 years, focusing on strengthening health systems. Jo is a researcher with a passion for co-designing and implementing health system research with local stakeholders including community members, health workers, health managers and decision makers. As a health worker herself, Jo's work focuses on supporting the health workforce to deliver people-centred care that is of good quality and leaves no one behind. Dr. Fouad Fouad - Professor of Global Health and Social Sciences, Liverpool School of Tropical MedicineFouad has extensive research on migration and health, focusing on multidisciplinary approaches to forced displacement, health systems in humanitarian settings, and the political economy of health in protracted crises. Fouad is also the IDRC Chair of the Forced Displacement Program in the Middle East and the Co-Director of the Refugee Health Program at the Global Health Institute. His role as a member of several technical working groups, including the WHO Global Consultation on the Health of Migrants and Refugees and the Global Research Agenda on Health and Migration, underscores his expertise and influence in the field. Fouad served as a commissioner in the UCL-Lancet Commission on Migration and Health (2018) and is currently a commissioner in the Lancet Commission on Health, Conflict, and Forced Migration. Dr. Santino Severoni - Director of the WHO Department of Health and Migration, World Health OrganizationDr. Severoni is the Director of the Department of Health and Migration at WHO headquarters in Geneva. With over 24 years of experience, he has held senior roles at the WHO Regional Office for Europe and worked globally in health sector reforms, system strengthening, and complex emergency management. His career includes serving as WHO Representative in Albania and Tajikistan. Since 2011, he has focused on public health aspects of migration, leading efforts to implement global migration and refugee compacts and coordinating WHO's first World Report on the Health of Refugees and Migrants.Useful linksWHO global action plan on promoting the health of refugees and migrants, 2019–2030Promoting the health of refugees and migrants: experiences from around the world - Compendium referenced by Dr. Santino
In this episode, we discuss the challenges faced by the health workforce in fragile settings such as conflict zones and areas hit by political and economic crises. Our guests share their first-hand experiences and insights on how health systems and workers strive to provide care under extreme conditions. This episode is part of the six-part mini-series "Stories of Resilience: Local Lives and Health Systems," brought to you by ReBUILD for Resilience.During this episode, there are repeated references to war and conflict with first-hand experiences of illness and trauma which you may find distressing.Chapters00:00 Welcome to Connecting Citizens to Science00:42 Introduction to the Health Workforce in Fragile Settings01:20 Insights from Dr. Nasher Al-Aghbari in Yemen01:46 Global Challenges with Dr. Jim Campbell02:32 Welcoming Remarks by Dr. Kim Ozano02:53 Dr. Wesam Mansour on Health Workers in Gaza04:08 Dr. Nasher's Experiences in Yemen07:39 The Role of WHO with Dr. Jim Campbell10:53 System vs. Individual Resilience12:46 International Support and Building Resilience15:18 Emergency Response vs. Long-Term Efforts17:21 Health Worker Migration Issues21:55 Key Advice for Strengthening Resilience24:48 Concluding Remarks and Call to ActionIn this episode:Dr Wesam Mansour, Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK.Wesam is a physician, a Paediatric and Neonatology Specialist and a Fellow at the International Society for Quality in Healthcare (ISQua), with a Ph.D. in Health Policy and Management. At Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Wesam is a research associate at the Department of International Public Health. For the ReBUILD programme, she coordinates the work with ReBUILD's country partners, particularly those in Lebanon.Dr Nasher Al-Aghbari - Head of Paediatric Department, Al-Thawra General Modern Teaching Hospital, Sana'a, Yemen.Nasher Al-Aghbari is a paediatric consultant in the Paediatric Department at Al-Thawra General Teaching Modern Hospital in Sana'a, Yemen. He is the Head of the Paediatric Emergency Department. He is also a member of the Teaching Panel in the Arab Board Membership. He has undertaken research for the past 15 years. As part of his Masters degree and PhD at LSTM, Dr. Al-Aghbari worked on blood diseases in children in Africa and Yemen and pulmonary childhood tuberculosis in Yemen. Mr Jim Campbell - Director of the Health Workforce Department, World Health Organization, Geneva.Jim Campbell is the Director of the Health Workforce Department at the World Health Organisation. He oversees the development and implementation of global public goods, evidence and tools to inform investments in the education, employment and retention of the health and care workforce in pursuit of global health security, universal health coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals. Useful links:Research on gender and close-to-community providers of health care – providing policy guidance in a pandemic - Rebuild ConsortiumRebuild ConsortiumHow to attract and retain health workers in rural areas of fragile states? Findings from a labour market survey in Guinea - Rebuild ConsortiumRebuild Consortium“Posting policies don't change because there is peace or war” - Rebuild ConsortiumRebuild Consortium
This episode sees Vicky discussing with Dr Naomi Walker, Consultant at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine on the topic of all things fever in the returning traveller.
Our guest, Mike O'Shaughnessy, a Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design and Illustration at Liverpool School of Arts, shares insights into a unique project developed in collaboration with the prison education provider Novus. Over the past years, they conducted olfactory storytelling workshops in UK prisons. Join us as Mike explores the complex world of scent within this environment, revealing both its challenges and its potential.EPISODE LINKS:• Mike's Blog: http://moshaughnessy.co.uk• Education provider Novus: https://www.novus.ac.uk/• Fragrance supplier Carvansons: https://carvansons.co.uk/PERFUMES:• #5, Chanel• Cuir de Russie, Chanel • Bois des Iles, Chanel• Pour Homme, Caron• 1996, Byredo• Portrait of a Lady, Frederic MalleBOOKS:• Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez• The Long Goodbye by Raymond ChandlerConnect with your Host: LinkedIn Instagram E-mail: neparfumer [at] gmail.com Let the podcast flourish: Subscribe for upcoming episodes Leave a review on the platform you use Spread the word by sharing an episode Your support keeps our olfactory tales alive. Until next time, happy smelling!
Nick and Angela welcome an author and charity co-founder to Dish HQ. Dawn O'Porter was born in Scotland but grew up in Guernsey with her aunt and uncle. She spent three years at the Liverpool School for Performing Arts but decided that acting wasn't for her and got into TV instead. Dawn made her name making documentaries, which explored topics like dieting, dating, pregnancy and polyamory. She moved to LA and met her husband, actor Chris O'Dowd. In 2013, Dawn published her first novel Paper Aeroplanes and has released several books since, including the Sunday Times best-seller, The Cows in 2016. She is one of the founding members of the charity Choose Love which helps refugees all over the world. Angela prepares The Best Fish Pie by Martha Collison for seafood fan Dawn with garden peas while Nick pours a Waitrose Loved & Found Carignan blanc. Talk at the table turns to Dawn's love of hosting and her desire to be left alone in the kitchen, kids names and why a tortoise is the pet you never knew you wanted. Just so you know, our podcast might contain the occasional mild swear word or adult theme. All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish We can't all have a Michelin star chef in the kitchen, but you can ask Angela for help. Send your dilemmas to dish@waitrose.co.uk and she'll try to answer in a future episode. Dish is a S:E Creative Studio production for Waitrose & Partners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Imagine growing up in an environment where you're different from everyone else. Our guest, Ayo Barley knows this all too well. Raised in a predominantly white working-class area in the UK, Ayo's experiences ignited her passion for advocating for minoritised communities. Her journey led her to establish a charity and a consultancy aimed at fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. She also shares her personal story of reclaiming her Nigerian name, underscoring the importance of embracing one's identity. Navigating the world of higher education and employment can be challenging, especially when you're faced with deeply entrenched biases. Ayo sheds light on this, highlighting her role as the chair of the Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education. This consortium has set its sights on making PhD programmes more accessible for underrepresented groups. We also discuss the complexities and layers of identity and the importance of creating a sense of belonging in the workplace. This episode is a testament to the power of personal experiences and the importance of ongoing commitment to DEI initiatives. About this Episode Guest: Ayo Barley Ayo (she/her) is the founder and Managing Director of Bakare Barley Ltd, a Liverpool (UK) based consultancy that works with organisations and underrepresented groups to influence strategy, policy and practice relating to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). She is host of The Inclusion Exchange podcast which highlights how to make EDI improvements and catalyse progress in advancing equity in organisations. She has an academic background in Social Policy and has worked with people who are underrepresented in community and corporate settings including in science and engineering, banking, the Voluntary Sector, Higher Education, the National Health Service (NHS), Local Authorities, and social care to bring about visible culture change. Ayo has complementary skills in business development which includes improving financial performance through robust business strategies and income generation, and approaches EDI from a social justice, business performance, and compliance lens. Ayo is an Independent Equalities Advisor to national UK charity Citizens Advice, Chair of the External Advisory Board of the Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education (YCEDE) and co-founded the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff network.
We talk about the truth behind dog bites here. Dog bites are always a difficult topic, so we are incredibly lucky to have Professor Carri Westgarth on this Pet Chat episode. We discuss the cause of dogs biting, what you should do if you are bitten or your dog bites someone, and steps you can take to reduce the risk of a dog bite. We also discuss the topic of banning certain dog breeds and things to consider about this topic. Carri works full time in research and teaching at the University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science. Find Carri at the Westgarth Anthrozoology Group https://www.facebook.com/waglab/ and the Merseyside Dog Safety Partnership https://merseydogsafe.co.uk/
In this episode, we discuss meaningful participation and inclusion when working with marginalised communities. We draw on research approaches from the Reducing the Burden of Severe Stigmatising Skin Diseases (REDRESS) research programme that aims to reduce illness, stigma, social exclusion, and poverty caused by severe stigmatising skin diseases (SSSDs) in Liberia. Since 2019 REDRESS has been co-developing new knowledge together with researchers, patients and programme implementers that directly respond to priority health needs detailed in the country's ‘Investment Plan for Building a Resilient Health System'. Hannah Berrian who is a Research Fellow for the Patient Engagement and Person-Centred Approaches thematic area for REDRESS and Shahreen Chowdhury, a researcher and PhD student at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine join us in a discussion about participation and inclusion and how these impact the partnerships and power dynamics that exist when trying to improve the health and wellbeing of marginalised people. Episode guests:Miss Hannah Berrian - Research Fellow, UL-PIRE Africa CenterHannah Berrian obtained a Master's degree in Public Health (MPH) from Cuttington Graduate School of Professional Studies in Liberia. She served as Liberia's Mental Health Research Capacity Building Coordinator for Youth FORWARD, the U.S.-National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) funded project from a collaboration between the Boston College of Social Work in Massachusetts, U.S., College of Medicine of the Allied Health Sciences (CoMAS) of the University of Sierra Leone, and UL-PIRE Africa Center at the University of Liberia, respectively. She has several years of professional experience in project management, qualitative and quantitative research, programme implementation, qualitative data analysis, and building capacity for mental health research, among others. Hannah is a Research Fellow for the Patient Engagement and Person-Centred Approaches thematic area on Health Systems Strengthening for Reducing the Burden of Severe Stigmatizing Skin Diseases (REDRESS) consortium. Ms Shahreen Chowdhury - Research Assistant, Liverpool School of Tropical MedicineShahreen Chowdhury is a social scientist, with a background in public health and geography. She currently works as a research assistant and PhD student at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. She obtained her Masters in Public Health in International Development at the University of Sheffield and has varied local and international NGO experience in diverse settings on community health programmes. Shahreen is particularly interested in the links between equity, mental health and disability inclusion, and community based participatory research. Her PhD explores mainstreaming the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities in Bangladesh, Liberia and Lebanon. In her current work, Shahreen is passionate about using creative participatory methods to amplify the voices and experiences of vulnerable groups affected by chronic illness and disability. Shahreen has extensive experience in working with co-researchers using photovoice, storytelling and art based participatory methods. Shahreen works in Neglected Tropical Disease programmes in West Africa and South Asia with a focus on co-production, designing, implementing and evaluating case detection and community based psychosocial support systems. Useful links:DOWNLOAD A TOOLKIT FOR PARTICIPATORY HEALTH RESEARCH METHODS - Download and access a toolkit of PHR paradigms, methodologies and methods that can be selected and applied by researchers aiming to maximise inclusion, participation, and the achievement of more equitable research partnerships.
Un 8 de Diciembre de 1980, útimo día en la vida de John Lennon. Cinco disparos acabaron con la del ex Beatle en Nueva York.Sólo el magnicidio de Kennedy lo superó en cobertura mediática.Los detalles del trastornado fan de todos conocidos.Volvia de mezclar“Walking on This Ice”, último acto de entrega a Yoko Ono, pero nada podria entenderse sin el camino que lo habia llevado hasta allí.Cynthia Lennon, compañera desde el Liverpool School of Arts, esposa, madre de su hijo Julian, testigo hasta su divorcio casi coincidente con el de los Beatles, estuvo allí.“In My Life”, su canción favorita, en su voz, reivindica la memoria de “lugares, amigos y amantes desaparecidos". Un dia en la vida "A Day in the Life" ¿Qué sucedió? ¿Cómo pudo suceder?. Puedes hacerte socio del Club Babel y apoyar este podcast: mundobabel.com/club Si te gusta Mundo Babel puedes colaborar a que llegue a más oyentes compartiendo en tus redes sociales y dejar una valoración de 5 estrellas en Apple Podcast o un comentario en Ivoox. Para anunciarte en este podcast, ponte en contacto con: mundobabelpodcast@gmail.com.
Un 8 de Diciembre de 1980, útimo día en la vida de John Lennon. Cinco disparos acabaron con la del ex Beatle en Nueva York.Sólo el magnicidio de Kennedy lo superó en cobertura mediática.Los detalles del trastornado fan de todos conocidos.Volvia de mezclar“Walking on This Ice”, último acto de entrega a Yoko Ono, pero nada podria entenderse sin el camino que lo habia llevado hasta allí.Cynthia Lennon, compañera desde el Liverpool School of Arts, esposa, madre de su hijo Julian, testigo hasta su divorcio casi coincidente con el de los Beatles, estuvo allí.“In My Life”, su canción favorita, en su voz, reivindica la memoria de “lugares, amigos y amantes desaparecidos". Un dia en la vida "A Day in the Life" ¿Qué sucedió? ¿Cómo pudo suceder?. Puedes hacerte socio del Club Babel y apoyar este podcast: mundobabel.com/club Si te gusta Mundo Babel puedes colaborar a que llegue a más oyentes compartiendo en tus redes sociales y dejar una valoración de 5 estrellas en Apple Podcast o un comentario en Ivoox. Para anunciarte en este podcast, ponte en contacto con: mundobabelpodcast@gmail.com.
Despite its prevalence and seriousness, snakebite envenoming remains a neglected tropical disease (NTD).Dr Amy Marriott and Dr Stuart Ainsworth from the Centre for Snakebite Research and Interventions at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK, are addressing vital issues in regulations and testing.Read more in Research FeaturesRead the original research: doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008579
Norwegian:Vi intervjuer en av verdens fremste eksperter og forskere på antimikrobiell resistens: Adam Roberts fra Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine! Episoden finnes også i engelsk versjon.References/supplementary reading:1.Allel K, Day L, Hamilton A, Lin L, Furuya-Kanamori L, Moore CE, et al. Global antimicrobial-resistance drivers: an ecological country-level study at the human-animal interface. Lancet Planet Health. 2023;7(4):e291-e303.2.Roberts AP. Swab and Send: a citizen science, antibiotic discovery project. Future Sci OA. 2020;6(6):FSO477.3. AMR Review. https://amr-review.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this first-ever english episode of Pestpodden, we are interviewing one of the worlds leading experts and researchers within the field of antimicrobial resistance; Adam Roberts from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. There is hope! References/supplementary reading:1.Allel K, Day L, Hamilton A, Lin L, Furuya-Kanamori L, Moore CE, et al. Global antimicrobial-resistance drivers: an ecological country-level study at the human-animal interface. Lancet Planet Health. 2023;7(4):e291-e303.2.Roberts AP. Swab and Send: a citizen science, antibiotic discovery project. Future Sci OA. 2020;6(6):FSO477.3. AMR Review. https://amr-review.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this two-part mini-series we are focusing on health systems strengthening- what it is, how to do it and what action is needed to ensure that the approach is embedded in discussions at key global events and discussion platforms. This episode follows on from the first episode from the Centre for Health Systems Strengthening at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (episode 60) which focused on the health diplomacy and how researchers can advocate for health systems strengthening approaches and community voices in health diplomacy spaces. Today we hear from two advocates who have been acting within health diplomacy spaces and as researchers. We hear from Emmanuel Zaizay, who is affected by the Neglected Tropical Disease Buruli Ulcer, about his experience of growing skills and capacity to communicate the needs of people affected by stigmatising neglected tropical diseases.We also hear from Maurine Murenga, a TB advocate who has represented the TB community in high level UN meetings. She is open and honest about both the strengths and opportunities of being an advocate, but also what this means to her on a personal level. Her open reflections are really critical to how researchers function when engaging with communities.Episode guests:Dr Kerry Millington - Research Uptake Manager, Liverpool of Tropical MedicineKerry has been working in global health for over 20 years with a keen focus on ending the tuberculosis epidemic. A key part of her work is developing trusted relationships with range of stakeholders to work in partnership, in collaboration and in a coordinated way ensuring the academic and health professional voice credibly informs decisions that impact on health. This can range from co-creating research ideas to influencing policy and political commitments. A key stakeholder to engage with is the voice of TB survivors and advocates to accelerate action for those in most need of innovations in TB care and prevention to transform lives. Maurine Murenga - Coordinator of TB Women GlobalMaurine Murenga is a passionate advocate for the health, development and human rights of women and children. Maurine's passion for advocacy is driven by her lived experience, and the inequality and vulnerability that young women and adolescent girls experience in her community.Maurine is currently the coordinator of TB Women Global, Board Member of Unitaid, Friend of the Fight US and EGPAF Kenya. She is a former board member of the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria and is also a member of WHO's Global Accelerator for Pediatric Formulations Advisory and Union Working Group Gender Equity in TB. In Kenya – Maurine is a member of the Global Fund Country Coordinating Mechanism and Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV Committee of Experts.Emmanuel Zaizay – Co-researcher and advocate, REDRESS, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Emmanuel Zaizay is from Lofa County, Voinjama District. He works with REDRESS as a coresearcher and was recruited as a patient affected person having been diagnosed with Buruli ulcer. He also serves as a data collector, working in photovoice settings and participatory methods such as bodymapping and focus group discussions. Useful links:S8E3 - Being a co-researcher with lived experience of an NTD - Emmanuel Zaizay, who is a peer researcher in the REDRESS programme and is affected by Buruli Ulcer, a neglected tropical disease, features in this earlier epsiode. He shares with us the value of learning new skills, through becoming a co-researcher, which has helped him better connect with his community and contribute to the improvement of...
Leaders from academic and funding organisations discuss the transformative change required to overcome extractive and inequitable research practices in global health, and the need for examining power and privilege within traditional research institutions. Our panel Samuel Oti, senior program specialist, International Development Research Centre, Ottawa, Canada, and member of the Global Health Decolonization Movement in Africa (GHDM-Africa) Muneera Rasheed, clinical psychologist and behaviour scientist and former faculty, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan Liam Smeeth, professor of clinical epidemiology and director of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK Angela Obasi, senior clinical lecturer, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK Seye Abimbola, editor of BMJ Global Health, and health systems researcher from Nigeria currently based at the University of Sydney, Australia Jocalyn Clark, international editor, The BMJ, London, UK
Hello Listeners! In this episode we are joined by the Centre for Health Systems Strengthening at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, also known as CHESS. In this first episode of a two-part mini-series focusing on health systems strengthening, we talk about health diplomacy and why it is needed. We hear from Dr. Joanna Raven and Dr. Kerry Millington, who have both been working in global health for over 20 years and are passionate about embedding both health systems strengthening approaches and community knowledge into political commitments and policy reforms. Bringing a perspective from the fields of maternal and child health, lung health and tuberculosis, Dr Uzochukwu Egere co-hosts this episode where we discuss health diplomacy as a new field for academics and healthcare professionals. One that is about making connections, sharing intel and learning how the United Nations and other High-Level Meetings work, so we can effectively share evidence quickly in often extremely short windows of opportunity, so policy makers can listen and act. Dr Uzochukwu Egere - Senior Research Associate, Emergency Obstetric and Quality of Care Unit, Department of International Public Health (Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine)Uzo is a paediatrician and public health researcher with extensive experience in multidisciplinary global health research. His research interest is in implementation research and health systems strengthening to tackle inequities in the fields of Maternal and Child health, Lung health and Tuberculosis. Uzo's work focuses on health and health systems challenges relevant to low-and middle-income settings and facilitates interactions between researchers and consumers of research outputs (the community) to ensure timely policy change, uptake of interventions, and universal health coverage. Dr Joanna Raven - Reader in health systems, Liverpool School of Tropical MedicineJo has worked in global health for more than 25 years, focusing on strengthening health systems. Jo is a researcher with a passion for co-designing and implementing health system research with local stakeholders including community members, health workers, health managers and decision makers. As a health worker herself, Jo's work focuses on supporting the health workforce to deliver people-centred care that is of good quality and leaves no one behind. Dr Kerry Millington – Research Uptake Manager, Liverpool School of Tropical MedicineKerry has been working in global health for over 20 years with a keen focus on ending the tuberculosis epidemic. A key part of her work is developing trusted relationships with range of stakeholders to work in partnership, in collaboration and in a coordinated way ensuring the academic and health professional voice credibly informs decisions that impact on health. This can range from co-creating research ideas to influencing policy and political commitments. A key stakeholder to engage with is the voice of TB survivors and advocates to accelerate action for those in most need of innovations in TB care and prevention to transform lives. Research programme links:ReBUILD for Resilience - Research on health systems in fragile contexts PERFORM2scale – Scaling up PERFORM ReDRESS - Strengthening people-centred health systems for people affected by severe stigmatising skin diseases in Liberia LIGHT - Aims to support policy and practice in transforming gendered pathways to health for people with TB in urban...
In this episode Drs Dáire O'Shea and Sarah Clifford discuss what the acute medic needs to know about HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) with Dr Jonny Bardgett, including the patient journey following diagnosis, opportunistic infections, advances in diagnosis and management, treatment side effects, and use of PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) to reduce transmission and acquisition of HIV. Dr Sarah Clifford recently completed training in Infectious Diseases and General Medicine, and is currently working as an acting consultant in the Regional Infectious Diseases Unit at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. Clinical interests include HIV medicine and tropical medicine. Dr Clifford is a graduate of the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene, and the Gorgas Course in Tropical Medicine (Lima, Peru). Dr Dáire O'Shea is a Consultant Physician in Infectious Disease at the Regional Infectious Diseases Unit Edinburgh and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at University of Edinburgh. He is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, Ireland and undertook Internal Medicine and specialist Infectious Diseases Training in Ireland. In 2011 Dr O'Shea was awarded a Transplant Infectious Diseases fellowship with the Alberta Transplant Institute in Canada continuing to take on a position with the Infectious Diseases Academic Faculty of the University of Alberta. In 2014 he took up his current position in Edinburgh. Subspecialist interests include infection in immunocompromised hosts, in particular infection post transplantation; HIV medicine, and Viral hepatitis. Research interests focus on immunopathogenesis and immune determinants of infection outcomes. -- Link -- HIV drug interactions https://www.hiv-druginteractions.org/ Recording date: 31 May 2023 Sound issues: We apologise for some lower quality audio in this episode. -- Follow us -- https://www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees https://twitter.com/RCPEdinTrainees -- Upcoming RCPE Events -- https://events.rcpe.ac.uk/ Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk
What do nurses need to know about tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV), which has recently arrived in the UK? Spread by the bite of an infected tick, TBEV can lead to a spectrum of illness including meningitis and encephalitis (swelling of the brain) and is potentially lethal. This episode hears from Sylviane Defres, a consultant in infectious diseases at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and a senior clinical lecturer at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. Dr Defres tells interviewer journalist Erin Dean about the signs and symptoms nurses should be looking out for and how the illness presents and develops. They discuss the areas that are higher risk in the UK with more infected ticks and what is known about the spread of the virus in the UK. The importance of public health advice from nurses to protect people from getting bitten by ticks and the availability of a vaccine is also covered. Dr Defres also shares her top three tips for nurses on TBEV: Be aware of the importance of advice on avoiding tick bites as this can protect from TBEV and other tick-borne illness. Be vigilant and consider the possibility of TBEV if seeing a patient with relevant symptoms. Ask them if they have been outside in grassy areas working or enjoying the countryside. Refer on and seek specialist advice when a patient has possible symptoms which cause concern, especially neurological ones. Patients with neurological signs should be referred to hospital as an emergency.For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit rcni.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nigerian medical and dental graduates are emigrating in droves to high-income countries such as the USA, UK, and UAE. In response to this crisis, Rep. Ganiyu Abiodun Johnson has sponsored a bill amending the 2004 Medical and Dental Practitioners Act. Nigeria-trained medical and dental practitioners will have to work in Nigeria for five years before they are granted a full license. To discuss this bill with us today is Dr. Ifeanyi Nsofor. As a global health equity advocate, he will bring unique insight into the state of health workforce retention in Nigeria. This insight is bolstered by his past experience at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Medical School where he graduated as a medical doctor. He has since gone on to train in community health at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, strategic frameworks for non-profit organizations at the Harvard Kennedy School health policy and health economics at Jesus College, Oxford University. Simply put, his contributions to this discussion cannot be overstated.ResourcesRead Dr. Nsofor's medium piece here: Doctors in Nigeria Deserve Better Treatment from Their Lawmakers Here is an editorial by the Daily Trust in support of the bill for an opposing view: Yes To The 5-Year Doctors' Mandatory Service BillAnd the response from the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). Follow us on Twitter (@unfiltered_gh), LinkedIn (Global Health Unfiltered!), and Instagram (@ghunfiltered).Keep up with us on Twitter: @desmondtanko @ulricksidney and @DrellaamoakoContact us: unfilteredgh@gmail.comAudio Production and social media marketing: Diana NkhomaResearch intern: Chisomo MwaleTheme music: Antidote by KetsaArtwork: Chidiebere Ibe
In this episode, Sujani sits down with Neelam Bhardwaj, a healthcare professional with decades of international experience. They discuss Neelam's research interests, the projects she has led around the world, and what she has learned from her extensive career.You'll LearnHow Neelam found her way into public health through her medical and clinical trainingNeelam's research interest and her work in women and children's health Neelam's experiences working with international organizations such as UNICEF and the United NationsThe various projects and initiatives Neelam has led around the worldWhat she has learned working with different cultures in the worldWhere to start if you are thinking of working at the international levelHow to focus and work towards your passionWhat Helplife Global is and what inspired Neelam to create it Today's GuestDr. Neelam Bhardwaj has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. A highly skilled doctor, she currently works as a social obstetrician, wellness practitioner, and a global public health expert in the area of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH). She is driven by a passion to empower young girls and women from the underprivileged communities. Neelam has 20 years of her career working for international health, of which 15 years she spent as a technical expert for maternal and child health with UNICEF in number of Countries in remote and fragile settings, e.g., Indonesia, Sudan, Uganda, Malawi and India. She contributed to improving reproductive health of girls and women while at UNFPA, HQ NY. She worked with International Rescue Committee (IRC), in Sierra Leone, and PATH India in setting up the innovative approaches in remote areas of countries, and supported cultural practices, to save the lives of women and their newborn babies. She has been recipient of several national and international awards, and has many publications to her credit.Neelam earned postdoctoral degrees in medicine and healthcare management from universities in India, and received a diploma in Reproductive Health in Developing Countries from the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in the United Kingdom. She is an active member of the Compassionate Birthing Network, & research that will preserve good cultural practices. She is known for her transformative leadership. She spent 15 years in researching disabilities in young women and girls, developed an innovative model of sustainability and development for the most vulnerable sections of the society.She is a motivational speaker for the most vulnerable who have lost all hopes of living a life of dignity and self-esteem. She is a great storyteller for women living in adversity. Her innovative business model for making young women and girls financially independent, and living a life of respectful citizen is attracting many other partners. She saved many young women and girls to be further pushed into poverty during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Her workshops, “innovating minds” are becoming very popular for motivating young people especially with disabilities. ResourcesFollow Neelam on LinkedIn Learn more about Neelam's research Learn more about Helplife Global Support the showJoin The Public Health Career Club: the #1 hangout spot and community dedicated to building and growing your dream public health career.
Cochrane Infectious Diseases has produced dozens of reviews on the prevention and treatment of malaria. These include interventions, such as drugs, taken by people, as well as some at the level of the environment. One of these looks at house modifications for preventing malaria and we asked lead author, Tilly Fox from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in the UK to tell us about the importance of the October 2022 update and its findings.
Cochrane Infectious Diseases has produced dozens of reviews on the prevention and treatment of malaria. These include interventions, such as drugs, taken by people, as well as some at the level of the environment. One of these looks at house modifications for preventing malaria and we asked lead author, Tilly Fox from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in the UK to tell us about the importance of the October 2022 update and its findings.
Iain Jackson is an architect and historian at the Liverpool School of Architecture. His research is mainly focused on 20thC architecture in ‘the tropics'. Iain is currently PI on a Leverhulme Trust funded project to research the buildings of the United Africa Company. He supervises 8 PhD students and has examined PhDs in Europe, Asia, and Australia. In this episode we talk about the importance of project management for the PhD. Iain suggests ways of breaking down the project into manageable chunks and for developing the ‘narrative arc' of the thesis. He also talks about the importance of planning and shares a top tip about focused working. Here is the link to the template Iain has developed: https://iainjackson.gumroad.com/l/PhDNotionTemplate Many apologies, when we recorded the interview I thought that Iain was offering the template for free but he is making a small charge. You can, however, access Notion for free here: https://www.notion.so/product?fredir=1 Here is the link to the Rock Garden that we discuss in the episode: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/nek-chand-saini If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft' here: https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft
Alongside quantitative evidence on the effects of healthcare interventions, it's important to have qualitative evidence on people's views about these interventions, particularly if they are delivered at the population level. This is the case with mass drug administration for filariasis, which is a parasitic disease that can result in swollen limbs and disability and, in February 2022, the Cochrane Infectious Diseases group, based at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in the UK, published a qualitative evidence synthesis on community views about this intervention.
Alongside quantitative evidence on the effects of healthcare interventions, it's important to have qualitative evidence on people's views about these interventions, particularly if they are delivered at the population level. This is the case with mass drug administration for filariasis, which is a parasitic disease that can result in swollen limbs and disability and, in February 2022, the Cochrane Infectious Diseases group, based at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in the UK, published a qualitative evidence synthesis on community views about this intervention.
As days get longer and people spend more time outdoors, the risk of contracting Lyme disease from infected ticks increases. The latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast explores what nurses need to know about this condition. Podcast guest is Nick Beeching, a professor in tropical and infectious diseases from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. In the interview with Nursing Standard journalist Erin Dean, he talks about who is at highest risk, how to spot a potential Lyme disease infection, and what treatment should be given. He also talks about why Lyme disease has caused some controversy, as people seek tests abroad.For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit rcni.com/podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Our snake venom episode last week took us down some fascinating roads, from the pathophysiological effects of these compounds to the snake detection hypothesis and from the development of antivenom to the incidence of snakebite around the world today. But how did we make it through that whole episode without discussing how and why these venoms evolved in the first place? It's because we were saving it for this one, where we enlisted the expert help of Professor Nick Casewell, Professor of Tropical Disease Biology at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and Director of the Centre for Snakebite Research & Interventions. In this bonus episode, the last in our series for now, Professor Casewell takes us through the remarkable world of snake venom evolution, covering such topics as the genetic basis for venom evolution, how snake venom is related to prey type, why spitting cobras spit, and so much more. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts to gain an even greater appreciation for these venom-producing snakes as well as the brilliant people who research them!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
https://marklwhite.com Most people are not aware that we all experience a huge metabolic switch between the ages of 15-25 that shifts our bodies from growth and into aging. Although experts have not been able to identify the cause behind this switch, leaders in the field of regenerative medicine, like Dr. Ian White, are on a mission to discover it with the goal of ending aging forever. During this fascinating episode, Dr. White and I cover the topics below: - The science of aging and age-related disease - Why we age and why we don't have to - The Unified Theory of LIFE: Evolution, aging and the future of regenerative medicine - Editing genes to rid disease - Billionaires & Mars: What's going to happen to the rest of us? *About Our Guest* Dr. White is an expert in the field of regenerative medicine and stem cell biology with over 20 years experience working in academia and industry. Dr. White received his B.S. from Liverpool John Moores University and his M.S. from the famed Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in England before being hired at Dartmouth College in the United States to study the genetics of gamete biology. In August of 2000 Dr. White was recruited to Harvard University to work with hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and immune cell biology under the mentorship of the world-renowned Dr. Laurie Glimcher, where he co-authored several peer-reviewed scientific publications. Dr. White went on to receive his Ph.D. from the Ansary Stem Cell Institute, division of Regenerative Medicine at Cornell University under the guidance of Howard Hughes investigator Dr. Shahin Rafii. During this time Dr. White developed an in vitro method for culture expanding autologous HSCs in an artificial vascular niche for the treatment of cancer patients who have undergone bone marrow ablation following chemo- or radio-therapy. This technology has since gone on to be commercialized by Cornell and the company, Angiocrine, LLC, has become one of the top two HSC expansion companies in the US. Following the completion of his Ph.D., Dr. White spent time as a post-doctoral research scientist in the embryonic stem cell (ESC) laboratory of Dr. Stephen Dalton, whose pioneering work led to the inclusion of c-myc as one of the four factors used by Nobel award-winning Dr. Shinya Yamanaka in the generation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Subsequently, Dr. White relocated to the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. White published ground-breaking research in the field of regenerative medicine alongside Dr. Joshua Hare, including a book chapter on the use of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) in cardiac regeneration. In 2015, Dr. White's work on the regeneration of the heart was featured on the cover of Circulation Research, one of the top peer-reviewed journals for cardiovascular medicine in the world. In 2016. Dr. White was honored with an award for the “Best Manuscript” by the American Heart Association for this work, which highlighted the role of peripheral nerves in cardiac regeneration. Dr. White has lectured and published extensively in the field of stem cell biology, clinical stem cell applications and regenerative medicine. *Connect With Guest* Website: https://neobiosis.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ian-white-phd
Join us celebrating one of Liverpool FC's greatest servants of all time as he turns 80 years on Sunday April 10.: Ian Callaghan played incredible 857 matches over 18 years for LFC's first team, an achievement no one will ever be able to repeat for the Reds. This Gentleman helped get Liverpool up in the first division, he won the league 5 times, he is the latest World Cup champion for England, he also secured Liverpool's first FA-Cup win AND the Reds first European Cup triumph –and those two achievements were 12 years apart! Cally will take us back to his childhood in the 1940s and 1950s in Toxteth, to Penny Lane and Liverpool School boys, he will tell us what Bill Shankly did to be so successful and special, he will talk about his only (!) booking in 18 years and he will reveal his secret to being so fit, young and healthy. The Cally Special podcast is also with former team mate David Fairclough and LFC Author Ragnhild Lund Ansnes. Happy Birthday Ian Callaghan, you are a true inspiration!
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In today's podcast, we speak to the amazing Professor John Ashton CBE, one of the world's leading experts in the field of public health and author of the book, ‘Blinded by Corona.' Professor Ashton is a British doctor and academic who has held positions at the University of Southampton, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, the University of Liverpool School of Medicine and also as Regional Director of Public Health for North-West England for 13 years. On February 1st 2020, Professor Ashton was one of the first voices to sound the alarm of a global pandemic via an interview held with British broadcaster, Sky News. During the interview, he mapped out the need for urgent and swift action, at a time the UK were witnessing 83 British nationals return from Wuhan, landing at RAF base Brize Norton, and the countries first confirmed cases of coronavirus we being identified in York. It proved to be a decisive moment, as Professor Ashton was asked by the Crown Prince of Bahrain, to join Bahrain's COVID-19 Task Force and provide hands on training and knowledge to the countries coronavirus response. Bahrain alongside Taiwan, South Korea, New Zealand and Singapore would go on to be one of the few countries who provided a beacon of hope, in respect to their handling of the coronavirus pandemic so far.How well a population can migrate beyond a pandemic, will depend on preparation, resilience, openness, transparency, trust, leadership, communication, cooperation and crucially the mobilisation of the public to act with evidence and science. Chatting to Professor Ashton was an absolute pleasure, this is an amazing episode and one not to be missed. So without further ado, please sit back, relax and we do hope you enjoy. Links:Lanesberg winehttps://www.lanebergwine.comBlinded by Corona by Prof John Ashtonhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Blinded-Corona-Excellent-Pandemic-Britains/dp/1783341955Exercise Cygnushttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/927770/exercise-cygnus-report.pdfGuardian article may 2020 (Exercise Cygnus):https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/07/what-was-exercise-cygnus-and-what-did-it-findPPE, Test and Trace and ongoing cronyism and legal cases.https://goodlawproject.org/news/ Independent Sage Blueprint to achieve excellent find, test, trace, isolate and support system: https://www.independentsage.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/New-FTTIS-System-final-06.50.pdfCovid Bereaved Families justice grouphttps://covidfamiliesforjustice.orgJohnson's superman speech - Greenwich Speechhttps://youtu.be/OMwXlOQLu44Take it on the chin - This Morninghttps://youtu.be/SQDXmipIYF8Edelman Trust Barometerhttps://www.edelman.com/trust/2021-trust-barometerProf John Ashton Question Timehttps://youtu.be/M-Up5XbgUg8Panorama - Cashing in on Covidhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000t8td Join our tribe and lets grow together https://plus.acast.com/s/purpose-made-podcast. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of British Suits and Cowboy Boots, Richard talks to Dr. Peter Hotez, internationally renowned physician-scientist specializing in vaccine development and media personality; for many, he's the man with the bow tie making COVID understandable.Dr. Hotez talks about COVID-19, his life's work on vaccine development, the importance of global vaccination programs and overcoming vaccine disinformation and online hate.He discusses how he moved to Texas to “better his science,” his long time collaborations with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and Imperial College London and why UK-US leadership on science matters so much. Shout outs too for Indian organisations supporting efforts to vaccinate the world (and a mention for Richard's former home Hyderabad!). And we hear why eating Antone's Banh Mi's and drinking Tito's Vodka is actually helping to save lives.A can't miss discussion with one of the world's leading COVID-19 and vaccine experts.
Today we are joined by Dr Hani Taleb. Dr Hani is the Chief Executive Officer at Relief Experts Association. Dr Hani is a doctor in dental surgery and holds degrees in orthodontics, public health and health management from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and Damascus University. Dr Hani ran his own successful medical company in Syria before the war. Dr Hani has held several senior management and leadership positions with the Syrian American Medical Society, as well as the Syrian Expatriate Medical Association, the International Rescue Committee, Relief International, and Medical Teams International, which ran extensive health programs across Syria during the war. Today, Dr Hani leads the Relief Experts Association.Relief Experts Association employs 850 people in northern Syria, most of which are public health outreach staff fighting Covid in conflict zones controlled by multiple actors including five foreign armies. In an area controlled so many powerful actors, negotiation is a big part of their work. Dr Hani shares his impressions about an employer's duty of care towards their employees, even in a war zone. Dr Hani even shares an insightful story about staff running a health clinic in a town taken over by ISIS. Over the last ten years, we have seen repeated reports on the use of chemical weapons in Syria. Dr Hani tells us the heartbreaking story about one of his colleagues that continue to finish a surgery during a chemical weapon attack that ultimately killed the doctor in the operating room.Dr Hani provides some great advice and real life case studies for anyone wanting to mitigate risk in a new operational environment.Read more about Relief Experts Association https://reliefexperts.org/ This podcast is for CEOs, Board Members, Risk and Compliance Officers, Security Advisors, and anyone interested in improving operations.Let us avoid the consequence of inaction and share some great ideas from some of the world's best leaders. In this podcast series we will speak to some of the world's most experienced program directors, risk and compliance managers, and security specialists.In these interviews we will speak with renowned international experts on how they have addressed uncertainty and assumption; how they have created systematic and structured processes in some of the most nerve rattling countries in the world.I am Dominic Bowen, and I am the host of the International Security and Risk Podcast. If you know me, then you know that I have successfully established operations in some of the most complex environments around the world. Joined by our excellent guests, I am excited to share with you some great secrets on how to help your organization thrive in areas with high risk.
Ransomware Attacks Are Growing (0:33)Guest: Bill Siegel, CEO, CovewareRansomware attacks are getting more serious and more expensive around the world, according to data from the cybersecurity firm Coveware. These are attacks where hackers infiltrate a personal or company network, lock down files on those computers and then demand a ransom to unlock the files. The average ransom paid in situations like this is now more than $80,000, which is double what it was just six months ago, according to Coveware. Why are hackers getting so bold? How “Efficient” Hospital Systems Sometimes Put Doctors in an Ethical Bind (21:09)Guest: Keith A. Corl, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Brown University As hospitals try to walk the line between making money and making patients happy, they're implementing policies that, on the surface seem helpful. Like, how many emergency rooms now send a doctor or nurse out into the waiting room to do a quick assessment of a patient and order any tests or blood work right then, so the next doctor who will treat the patient has a head start when it's the patient's turn to head back to the exam room. That's one example of a system that emergency room physician Keith Corl says puts doctors in a bind where they're not able to do what's best for their patients. High Schoolers Turn to Instagram to Combat Anti-Semitism (38:37)Guest: Abby Adams and Sammy Gabbai, Co-Creators of “Why I Wear My Star”Acts of anti-Semitism – ranging from vandalism to violent attacks and shootings – have risen in America recently. So why would young Jewish people around the country be eager to don a Star of David and talk openly about why they wear it? Menstrual Hygiene Remains a Major Health Concern in Africa. The Cup Is Helping. (50:10)Guest: Penelope Phillips-Howard, Public Health Epidemiologist, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine; Khadija Osman, Founder of Live Right Ghana; Kofi Nyanteng, Monitoring and Evaluating Specialist, CouldYou? Cup in Ghana; Darmin Mutenda, Menstrual Cup Educator, CouldYou? Cup in MozambiqueWomen spend, on average 65 days a year dealing with menstrual blood flow. That the equivalent of two months each year for the majority of her adolescence and adult life. Now, I know menstruation isn't something you're supposed to talk about in polite company. But it literally affects half the population on the planet. And the stigma and silence surrounding it only makes it harder for women and girls to manage their periods in a safe, effective way. In Africa, for example, the UN estimates one in ten girls miss school during menstruation. Remembering NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson (1:21:32)Guest: Bill Barry, NASA Chief HistorianNASA mathematician Katherine Johnson died this week at the age of 101. As an African American woman, she broke both color and gender barriers at NASA. Her calculations helped put the first Americans in space and her career featured in the book and movie "Hidden Figures."
Guests: Penelope Phillips-Howard, Public Health Epidemiologist, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine;Khadija Osman, Founder of Live Right Ghana;Kofi Nyanteng, Monitoring and Evaluating Specialist, CouldYou? Cup in Ghana;Darmin Mutenda, Menstrual Cup Educator, CouldYou? Cup in MozambiqueWomen spend, on average 65 days a year dealing with menstrual blood flow. That the equivalent of two months each year for the majority of her adolescence and adult life. Now, I know menstruation isn't something you're supposed to talk about in polite company. But it literally affects half the population on the planet. And the stigma and silence surrounding it only makes it harder for women and girls to manage their periods in a safe, effective way. In Africa, for example, the UN estimates one in ten girls miss school during menstruation. Researchers and menstrual hygiene educators across Africa say menstrual cups could be the solution.
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