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This month, we are joined by William Snow, Senior Program Specialist in the Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to learn the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. Mr. Snow talks about what the PIT Count is, how it's conducted, and how the U.S. Government uses its insights to inform the work to end Veteran homelessness.Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP31.pdf    ===============================Read the Point-in-Time Count Methodology Guide: https://www.hudexchange.info/resource/4036/point-in-time-count-methodology-guide/Read the 2024 Notice for Housing Inventory Count (HIC) and Point-in-Time (PIT) Count Data Collection for Continuum of Care (CoC) Program and the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/2023-11cpdn.pdfCheck out the Annual Homeless Assessment Reports:  https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/ahar/Search for contact information for your local Continuum of Care: https://www.hudexchange.info/grantees/contacts

Today marks a special milestone as we release the final episode of MedxTek Africa! After 4 incredible seasons, 55 episodes, and being streamed in 96 countries worldwide, we're closing this chapter with full hearts and immense gratitude. To all the amazing guests who shared their wisdom and stories, thank you for enriching each episode with your unique insights. You made this journey more impactful than we could have ever imagined. And to our listeners, your continued support from all corners of the globe has been the true driving force behind this project. Your feedback, engagement, and enthusiasm have been inspiring, and we couldn't have done this without you. Here's to the conversations that have sparked growth, connection, and inspiration. While MedxTek Africa is coming to an end, the lessons and community we've built will live on. Thank you for being a part of this journey. Stay tuned for what's next! Now, enjoy this amazing episode with Niek Versteegde, Founder/CEO of GOAL 3 and one of the brains behind the IMPALA system. This system is a smart data-driven technology that helps clinical health workers to analyze patient data more effectively, detect trends in vital signs, and identify patients at high risk. This enables them to provide better care and manage patients more efficiently, without increasing their workload. For more info visit: https://www.goal3.org/ MedxTek Africa was produced and hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Sam Oti⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and co-edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Veronica Ojiambo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any thoughts on this episode, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast series has been distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

In Episode 95 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, academic advisor Matt Markin chats with Veronica Martinelli, Senior Program Specialist at CSUSB about everything you should know about Winter Intersession 2025! How many units can you take? Is financial aid available? When do you register? Find out in this episode!For more information, check out the CSUSB Winter Intersession website, https://www.csusb.edu/winter-intersession E-mail: winterintersession@csusb.edu Phone: (909) 537-3978Instagram: csusbwinterintersessionSubscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and more!Follow us on social media:Instagram - @csusbadvisingTik Tok - @csusbadvisingYouTube - @csusbadvisinghttps://csusbadvising.buzzsprout.com/

In this episode, we chat with Sahar Jamal, CEO and founder of Maziwa. Her company developed the Wema Breast Pump --a portable, battery-operated, and wireless device that enables women to express breastmilk discreetly at work or in a public space. The pump is more affordable than other options, targeting low-income women who often lack access to breast pumps or lactation support. For more information visit: https://maziwabreastfeeding.com/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Sam Oti⁠⁠⁠⁠, and co-edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Veronica Ojiambo⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

The 2nd edition of the Transforming African MedTech Conference took place from 28 – 30 August 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya. At the sidelines of the conference, I spoke with several delegates who shared their highlights. They include: Winnie Kibiru, MedTech Lead, Villgro Africa. She is one of the brains behind the conference and she talked about the event's vision and goals. Vivian Arinaitwe, CEO and co-founder, Che Innovations. Her innovation, the Neonest, was one of several amazing medtech devices on exhibition. Hellen Gitonga, Regulatory Affairs Specialist for Africa at Philips Health Systems. She spoke about her experiences as a judge during the pitch competition for startups. Sewu-Steve Tawia, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Jaza Rift Ventures. They are one of the conference's conveners and are a major investor in Africa's medtech sector. Eddine Sarroukh, Innovation Lead at Phillips Foundation. He moderated a powerful panel discussion on addressing barriers to medtech innovation in Africa. Prof Ndirangu Kioni, former Vice Chancellor, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology. He spoke about academia's catalytic role in medtech innovation. Kimani Chege, a freelance journalist who gave the media's perspective of the event. Rob Beyer, Co-founder and Executive Chair, Villgro Africa. He wrapped up the episode by addressing the ‘so what' and ‘what next' of the conference. For more information about the Transforming African Medtech Conference, visit: https://www.africanmedtech.com/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Sam Oti⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and co-edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Veronica Ojiambo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Today is a special two-part episode. We'll be talking about two exciting funding and training opportunities for health innovators in Africa. In part 1, we'll hear from Dr Natnael Shimelash, Head of the East Africa Biodesign Program. This program is a 10 month long fellowship program during which fellows are expected to utilize the biodesign process to develop medtech innovations that solve real world problems. In part 2, we'll hear from Dr. Sylvia Muyingo who is leading the Mental Health Data Prize Africa. This prize is open to innovators, researchers and startups that are interested in generating scalable innovations and data-driven insights aimed at tackling the growing burden of mental health across Africa. Now the deadlines for applying to both opportunities are coming up soon, so if any of this sounds interesting to you, please dive right into the episode and learn more. You can also find out more about both opportunities by visiting the links below. East Africa Biodesign Program: https://ughe.org/east-africa-biodesign-program Mental Health Data Prize Africa: https://www.mentalhealthdataprizeafrica.aphrc.org/applications/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Sam Oti⁠⁠⁠⁠, and co-edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Veronica Ojiambo⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

In this episode, we chat with Dr Hammed Ninalowo and Dr Chinedum Anosike. Originally from Nigeria, Hammed and Chinedum left their home country many years ago to pursue subspecialty radiology training in the US and UK respectively. But they never forgot the motherland and they wanted to make a difference in lives of millions of Africans who don't have access to subspecialty radiology services. So, they founded Accuread, a teleradiology company headquartered in Lagos and now spreading its wings across the African continent. This episode is all about their amazing story. MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Sam Oti⁠⁠⁠, and co-edited by ⁠⁠⁠Veronica Ojiambo⁠⁠⁠. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) plays a vital role in modern healthcare diagnostics, but most Africans can't afford or access it. In this episode, I chat with Dr Johnes Obungoloch, a biomedical engineer and senior lecturer at the Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda. We discuss how he and his team are developing what they call a low-field MRI system. Their dream is to democratize access to MRI across Africa. MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by ⁠⁠Dr. Sam Oti⁠⁠, and co-edited by ⁠⁠Veronica Ojiambo⁠⁠. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

DECAL will celebrate Children's Mental Health Week in Georgia May 6-10, 2024, as we have done for the last four years in the first full week of May. Similar to Georgia's Pre-K Week, and Inclusive Early Learning Week, this special week in May reminds us that the early years in a child's life provide a key opportunity to establish safe and secure relationships and support healthy social and emotional development. Joining us to talk about Children's Mental Health Week is our own, Laura Lucas, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Director at DECAL and our guests: Lisa Pace, Director of Operations from Georgia Parent Support Network (GPSN), Erin Harlow- Parker, Manager of Child Advocacy Programs, Behavioral Mental Health from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) and Maria Ramos, Senior Program Specialist from Voices for Georgia's Children. Support the show

Ensuring the availability of safe and accessible water is crucial for public health, whether it's for drinking, household use, agricultural purposes, or recreational activities. Despite this, a staggering 2.1 billion people globally lack access to clean and safe drinking water, leading to approximately 2.2 million deaths from waterborne diseases annually, with the majority occurring in Africa. In this episode, I chat with John Renouard, the founder and executive director of WHOLives. Together, we delve into an engineering breakthrough pioneered by John and his team, aimed at enhancing access to clean water for marginalized communities. Their invention, dubbed the Village Drill, is a hand-powered device designed to drill boreholes and establish water wells at a fraction of the conventional cost. The Village Drill is transforming community health for millions of underserved people across Africa. MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by ⁠⁠Dr. Sam Oti⁠⁠, and co-edited by ⁠⁠Veronica Ojiambo⁠⁠. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

In Episode 79 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Senior Program Specialist from the College of Extended and Global Education and returning guest, Veronica Martinelli about all things summer! When do summer classes start? What is the fee structure? If financial aid available? Find out here!Check out the CSUSB Summer website for additional information! Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more!Follow us on social media:Instagram & Tik Tok - @csusbadvisingFacebook - CSUSB AdvisingTwitter - @csusb_advisingYouTube - @csusbadvisinghttps://csusbadvising.buzzsprout.com/

This episode features the co-founders of the Digital Health Interoperability Network (DHIN): Emeka Chukwu, Juliet Odogwu and Iniobong Ekong. With over 90 members, DHIN is a network of experts committed to digital health standardization efforts in low- and middle-income countries. We discuss their mission of creating an ecosystem where standardized digital solutions can seamlessly interoperate, enabling health stakeholders to access and utilize critical information efficiently. For more information, please visit: https://www.dhin-hie.org/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by ⁠Dr. Sam Oti⁠, and co-edited by ⁠Veronica Ojiambo⁠. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Navigating patient-initiated portal communication to create better experiences for patients is a national priority for healthcare systems.  The goal of the patient-initiated portal communication project collaboration between Vizient and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is to understand the different ways that health systems are responding to patient-initiated portal communication, and the usage of e-visits, and its impact on the Quintuple AIM, equity, quality, patient experience, care team experience and cost. By learning the pros and cons of communication through the electronic patient portals, health systems can create better messaging and clarity for patients. Danielle Carder, Senior Program Specialist from AAMC, joins host Courtney Furrow-White to share their collaborations on patient-initiated portal communication.  Each share statistics, challenges and results from their findings and how organizations and patients are impacted.   Guest speakers: Danielle Carder MSc Senior Program Specialist, Access & Clinical Innovations Association of American Medical Colleges   Host: Courtney Furrow-White, MPM, RN Senior PI Program Director Vizient   Show Notes: [1:38] Partnership between Vizient and AAMC to understand how health systems respond to patient initiated portals [2:34] Analyzing the billing data of 78 clinical practices [3:25] Members survey compiling data from equity, ROI to provider and patient satisfaction [5:45] The challenges health care organizations face with e-visits, and managing perceptions of care [7:33] Measuring feedback and engagement around the value of patient portals [10:58] Active education and communication with patients on best ways to access care [12:51] The operational workflows implemented to ease conversations about visit type [14:34] Concerns from patients about billing and processing   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Android RSS Feed

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Robert Karanja, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Villgro Africa. As an early-stage investor, the Villgro model comprises a venture capital arm that deploys blended finance (grant/equity) coupled with a bespoke incubation program for a portfolio of startups in the health and life sciences sector. For more information, please visit: https://villgroafrica.org/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by ⁠Dr. Sam Oti⁠, and co-edited by ⁠Veronica Ojiambo⁠. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Dr Kayode Ogunleye⁠ is a physician and co-founder of HealthXP ‒ a digital health company leveraging data to provide on-demand healthcare services in Africa. Their goal is to use technology to create thoughtfully designed, equitably deployed, and effectively used digital health applications with the potential to help prevent, mitigate, and reduce disparities in healthcare access, delivery, and care across the continent. For more information, please visit: ⁠https://www.healthxp.org/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by ⁠Dr Sam Oti⁠, and co-edited by ⁠Veronica Ojiambo⁠. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

In Episode 68 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, academic advisor John Noriega chats with Veronica Martinelli, Senior Program Specialist at CSUSB about everything you should know about Winter Intersession 2024! How many units can you take? Is financial aid available? When do you register? Find out in this episode!For more information, check out the CSUSB Winter Intersession website!E-mail: winterintersession@csusb.edu Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more!Follow us on social media:Instagram & Tik Tok - @csusbadvisingFacebook - CSUSB AdvisingTwitter - @csusb_advisingYouTube - @csusbadvisinghttps://csusbadvising.buzzsprout.com/

In this episode, I chat with Remi Adeseun, the Global Director of Salient Advisory and with Jessica Vernon, CEO and Founder of Maisha Meds. Salient Advisory is a healthcare consulting firm whose latest Market Intelligence Report is making waves across Africa's digital health scene. The report is titled “Innovations in Digitizing Health Supply Chains in Africa” and Remi will be sharing some insights from this groundbreaking publication. As a sneak peak, I can tell you that report finds that there are 350 innovators digitizing health supply chain processes across the continent. Now, one of these innovators is Jessica and her company Maisha Meds. Based in Nairobi, Maisha Meds has created the first and largest digital network of private pharmacies and clinics in East Africa. Together, Remi and Jess will be talking about the findings of the report and what it all means for digitally transforming health supply chains across Africa. MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Dr. Mosoka Fallah, a distinguished figure in the field of public health in Africa. Dr. Fallah has been a leading force in combatting infectious disease outbreaks across the continent. Notably, his remarkable efforts in mobilizing local communities in Liberia during the 2013-2015 Ebola outbreak earned him recognition as one of Time Magazine's Persons of the Year in 2014. Currently, Dr. Fallah serves as the program manager for Africa CDC's "Saving Lives and Livelihoods" initiative, a groundbreaking $1.5 billion partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. This initiative is dedicated to promoting vaccine equity in Africa by supporting vaccine distribution, manufacturing, and bolstering the region's public health infrastructure. During our conversation, Dr. Fallah provides insights into the progress of the "Saving Lives and Livelihoods" initiative to date, shedding light on the pivotal role that digital health and technology play in enabling the initiative to reach its ambitious objectives. For more information about the "Saving Lives and Livelihoods" initiative, please visit: https://africacdc.org/saving-lives-and-livelihoods/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Ambassador Dr Josephine Ojiambo is the stakeholder engagement expert at the Kenya National Innovation Agency. She has an illustrious career in public health and diplomacy including serving as the Deputy-Secretary General to the Commonwealth. In this episode, our discussion revolves around how her organization is actively nurturing innovation and enterprise in Kenya through several initiatives, notably the National Innovation Awards, Innovation Academy, Research to Commercialization Accelerator, and more. If you happen to be a digital health entrepreneur or startup, this episode will be particularly captivating for you. For more information about the Kenya National Innovation Agency please visit: https://www.innovationagency.go.ke/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Kingsley Ndoh is the founder and chief strategist at Hurone AI ‒a medtech startup that is building AI-powered applications to make high quality cancer care accessible to people all around the world. Their digital platform is bridging the gaps in clinical oncology and research by equipping healthcare providers with valuable data to enhance and personalize treatment. Drug companies and clinical research organizations can also leverage their platform to advance cancer drug safety, ultimately improving cancer care for all. For more information please visit: https://hurone.ai/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Dr Phatho Zondi is the clinical lead and chief operating officer at Unu Health based in South Africa. In this episode we talk about the important role that technology and business can play in providing access to quality primary healthcare, and how Unu Health is using their tech platform to do exactly that. For more information please visit: https://unuhealth.org/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Joining me in this episode are two public health experts, Jessica McKinney and Laura Keyser, who have dedicated a significant portion of their careers to finding solutions for urinary incontinence and related pelvic floor disorders affecting African women. We will explore the challenges and opportunities for tackling pelvic floor disorders in Africa. We will also delve into their groundbreaking work on the development of a promising medical device that is designed to address urinary incontinence more effectively than other currently available treatment options. This device is known as the Leva® Pelvic Health System. For more information please visit: https://www.levatherapy.com/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Elizabeth Adeshina is the CEO and founder of Wazima Health, a digital health company providing telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, and health education services through their platform. Their primary goal is to ensure access to affordable screening and treatment for noncommunicable diseases across Africa. Knowing my passion for NCD prevention and treatment, this podcast is dedicated to exploring the work of Wazima Health. Please join me on this journey with their extremely enterprising CEO. For more information about Wazima Health please visit: https://www.wazima.health/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

In this episode, we have David Chen as our guest, who is the CEO and co-founder of Kapsule - a data analytics firm that aims to make healthcare more affordable, accessible, and authentic by unlocking the potential of healthcare data. If you're a policymaker, a healthcare provider, or someone that is working at a nonprofit or at a pharmaceutical company, I guarantee you, this episode is worth your time. For more information about Kapsule please visit:https://www.kapsuletech.com/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Today's episode features Emily Young, she is the CEO and co-founder of Moving Health, a company that is literally moving health forward through their low-cost emergency transportation innovation. Their mission is simple. Saving lives, one ride at a time. For more information about Moving Health please visit: https://www.moving.health/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

In today's conversation, I am joined by Artem Brytchenko, the CEO of Platforce, which is an innovative platform for Customer Relationship Management. The platform is primarily created for the salesforce operating in the pharmaceutical, life science, and medical device sectors. If you are a part of any of these industries, this episode will be of particular interest to you. For more information about Platforce please visit: https://platforce.io/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Violadoc is a telemedicine service that was developed in Singapore by Meridional Health, a company specializing in the digitalization of the health sector. In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Emmanuel Samuel, the CEO and co-founder of Meridional Health, about their plans to expand across Africa, starting with their launch in Morocco in 2022. For more information about Voiladoc please visit: https://voiladoc.ma/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Welcome once again to the global health unfiltered podcast, a podcast about unspoken realities about global health in Africa and the world.  Today, we will be talking about funding global health initiatives; who funds what? How are the decisions made? Are African countries too reliant on external funding for public health? And we have an awesome guest with tons of experience in this sector who will be sharing his views with us. We would also like to acknowledge the sponsors of this episode, the “Promoting Decolonization using innovative knowledge practices" grant hosted by the Center for Tropical Medicine and Global Health of Oxford University's Nuffield Department of Medicine. Dr. Sam Oti is a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC). He operates out of the Nairobi-based regional office for Eastern and Southern Africa, where he serves as the primary point of contact for IDRC's global health initiatives.  He is also a commissioner on the Chatham House Commission for Universal Health and a co-founder of the Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa. Additionally, Dr. Oti hosts “MedxTek Africa”; a popular podcast highlighting digital health and health technology innovations from across the African continent. In 2020, Dr. Oti co-founded the Global Health Decolonisation Movement in Africa – a professional network that is seeking to mobilize a critical mass of African voices to speak out about what we perceive as the manifestations of coloniality in global health. The movement's mission strongly aligns with the Africa CDC's call for a “New Public Health Order”.Resources:https://wellcomecollection.org/articles/Y1FlZxEAAEolDkdAhttps://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/development/development-co-operation-report-2023_2c087f8b-enhttps://academic.oup.com/isq/article/66/1/sqab092/6473249 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

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Katy Till, Senior Program Specialist, PMBC, Pure Michigan Business Connect, Lansing, MI. We've covered things in the past such as 2018's U.N. Procurement Day and 2019's Ag Summit, and now post-pandemic, we're catching up with you about April 20th's Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show at the Lansing Center. Before we get into next week's event please remind the Michigan business community about Pure Michigan Business Connect? What is PMBC's role in the Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show? How has the business community been set up to interact with the day? Tell us a little more about the supplier matchmaking? What will the public who come to the Lansing Center experience next Thursday? Is there anything else we should know about the Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show on April 20th? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Peace Ndoli Iraguha is the COO at Lifesten Health in Kigali, Rwanda. In this episode, Peace discusses how Lifesten leverages technology to assist young people in making informed decisions about their health and wellbeing. Lifesten is a company focused on health tracking and management, providing incentive-based wellness programs that offer engaging and rewarding experiences, empowering users to attain their health goals in an enjoyable and exciting way. For more information about Lifesten Health, please visit: https://lifesten.health/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo.  If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn.  Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

In Episode 46 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Veronica Martinelli, Senior Program Specialist at CSUSB about everything you should know about Summer 2023! How many units can you take? Is financial aid available? When does summer start? Find out in this episode!For more information, check out the CSUSB Summer website!E-mail: summer@csusb.eduSubscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more!Follow us on social media:Instagram & Tik Tok - @csusbadvisingFacebook - CSUSB AdvisingTwitter - @csusb_advisingYouTube - @csusbadvisinghttps://csusbadvising.buzzsprout.com/#acadv #academicadvising #collegemajors #csusb #calstate #highereducationSubscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more!Follow us on social media:Instagram & Tik Tok - @csusbadvisingFacebook - CSUSB AdvisingTwitter - @csusb_advisingYouTube - @csusbadvisinghttps://csusbadvising.buzzsprout.com/

Jean-Philbert Nsengimana is Africa CDC's Chief Digital Advisor. He is also a former minister of ICT in Rwanda. In this episode, Phil shares Africa CDC's vision for digitally transforming Africa's public health systems. Among other things, we talk about Africa CDC's inaugural digital transformation strategy which will be launched on March 6, 2023 at the Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC 2023) in Kigali. For more information about AHAIC 2023, please visit: https://ahaic.org/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Joel Ugborogho, the CEO of CenHealth Academy, is my guest in this episode. CenHealth Academy provides a range of online and hybrid courses aimed at enhancing the digital health knowledge of healthcare professionals across Africa. In essence, their focus is on helping healthcare professionals develop their expertise in digital health through upskilling initiatives. Learn more about CenHealth Academy by visiting: https://www.cenhealthacademy.com/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Ilara Health, located in Nairobi, is a leading provider of medical products and solutions aimed at enhancing patient, clinical, and economic outcomes through the use of technology. The company supplies low-cost, modern diagnostic devices to primary care providers in under-served rural and peri-urban areas, where access to common diagnostic tools is limited. Their proprietary software integrates all of the devices they distribute, enabling healthcare professionals to offer effective patient management. In this episode, Maximilian Mancini, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Ilara Health, shares the company's vision and progress to date. Learn more about Ilara Health by visiting: http://www.ilarahealth.com/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. This episode also features Veronica as co-host. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Welcome to the first episode of MedxTek Africa in 2023. Hope your year has been off to a great start. This episode features Patricia Monthé, the CEO and founder of MEDx eHealthCenter. MEDx is a digital health company that is helping African governments to achieve universal health coverage through digital technology. Learn more about MEDx by visiting: https://www.medxehealthcenter.com/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Transitioning a farm from one generation to another can be a difficult conversation to have.  Charitee Seebecker visits with UW-Extension Specialist, Joy Kirkpatrick, about different programs they offer to ease into these transitions.USDA's Farm Service Agency announced an extension on sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program.  Greg Biba, Wisconsin FSA Program Specialist, explains what dairy farmers need to know. Thieves are everywhere - including online. Pam Jahnke talks with Courtney Anclam, Senior Program Specialist with AARP of Wisconsin, about how you can protect yourself when shopping online or buying in a store.  Paying attention to details is important.  Paid for by AARP of Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Viebeg is building what they hope will become the "Amazon for medical supplies" in Africa. By connecting healthcare providers directly with manufacturers — and thereby removing brokers and middlemen from the value chain, they are making medical products more affordable and accessible. In this episode, I chat with Viebeg's co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer - Alex Musyoka - as he talks about their journey so far. Learn more about Viebeg by visiting: https://www.viebeg.com/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. This episode also features Veronica as co-host. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Every year on-line scammers get more clever and sophisticated in how they're trying to steal your money.  AARP has created a portfolio of information to try and keep you safe when shopping or donating on-line.  Courtney Anclam, Senior Program Specialist with AARP of Wisconsin says people's generosity during the holidays can turn them into victims if you're not aware of security measures that should be in place.  There's several ways you can make sure your donations end up helping as you'd expect, versus in the pockets of a criminal. People have also become very comfortable shopping on-line, but that doesn't mean it comes without risks.  Making sure you're dealing with a reputable company, and a site that has safety measures built in is critical. When that merchandise arrives - who's there to collect it?  Porch pirates are reappearing all across the country, stealing your merchandise as it arrives.  Anclam directs people to different partners that can help you track your shipments and even channel them to safer locations if needed. It's all available in one spot at aarp.org/fraud.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samiya Abdi has trained thousands of public health practitioners to recognize the power that each of us has to do something different in the face of health inequities and injustice. Listen to this episode to learn from both Samiya and Heather Lokko – two seasoned public health professionals working at the provincial and local levels – about how to transform public health practice, teams, organizations, and systems from within to support more equitable communities and societies.(00:00) Introduction(02:23) Interview with Samiya Abdi (39:54) Interview with Heather Lokko Episode Guests: This episode explores disrupting public health systems, organization and practice to advance health equity with Samiya Abdi and Heather Lokko. Samiya Abdi is seconded for a year to lead the Black Health Education Collaborative as an Executive Director. Over the past 15 years Samiya has been working towards making the public health system more equitable, challenging intersecting forms of oppression, and understanding marginalization in knowledge production, research, and practice. Prior to joining BHEC Samiya was the Senior Program Specialist in Health Equity for Public Health Ontario. Samiya also possesses extensive experience in community engagement work, has co-founded international movements such as the Somali Gender Equity Movement and Famine Resisters alongside local initiatives such as Aspire2Lead and the Toronto Muslim Youth Political fellowship. She holds a Master's in public health and a graduate diploma in social innovation and systems thinking. Reflective guest Heather Lokko has been a direct service provider, professional practice lead, program manager, and senior leader during her public health career. She is currently the Director of the Healthy Start Division at the Middlesex-London Health Unit. Additionally, she is MLHU's Chief Nursing Officer. In this role, Heather leads health equity strategy, promotes practice excellence, and provides nursing leadership in local, regional, provincial, and national initiatives. Heather is the Community Co-Director of Western University's Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion, is on the board of directors for the London Intercommunity Health Centre, and is an Adjunct Research Professor at Western University. Heather is passionate about health equity, collective action, and building healthy families and communities.Learn more:Glossary of Essential Health Equity Terms (NCCDH, 2022) Equity In Action (NCCDH, 2022) Let's Talk: Health equity (NCCDH, 2013)Let's Talk: Public health roles for improving health equity (NCCDH, 2013)Organizational Capacity for Health Equity Action Initiative (NCCDH)Episode credits: This episode is produced by Rebecca Cheff, Carolina Jimenez, and our host Bernice Yanful (NCCDH). Tia (Kristia) Maatta (NCCDH) helped with editing and Mandy Walker (NCCDH) helped with guest interviews for this episode. Special thanks to our episode guests Samiya Abdi and Heather Lokko. Coordination of communications, webpage development and dissemination are led by Caralyn Vossen (NCCDH). Thanks to Claire Betker and the rest of the NCCDH team for their support. Technical production and original music by Chris Perry. Artwork by comet art + design.Mind the Disruption is a podcast by the NCCDH. Visit https://nccdh.ca/learn/podcast/ to learn more about the podcast and our work.The NCCDH is hosted by St. Francis Xavier University. This podcast is made possible through a financial contribution from the Public Health Agency of Canada through funding for the NCCDH. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.Established in 2005, the NCCDH is one of the six National Collaborating Centres (NCCs) for Public Health that work together to promote the use of scientific research and other knowledge to strengthen public health practices, programs and policies in Canada. For more information, visit the NCCPH website.

Today you will be hearing about a digital health innovation known as mTOMADY that is being implemented in Madagascar. mTOMADY is a multi-payer platform that connects beneficiaries to different health financing mechanisms. I'll be chatting with its co-founders - Elsa Rajemison, Samuel Knauss and Julius Emmrich. Their vision is to create a platform that lowers financial barriers to healthcare and accelerates progress towards universal health coverage. Learn more by visiting https://www.mtomady.com/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Maneesh Juneja is a digital health futurist. He tells stories about the future of health and medicine. Maneesh appears on the Netflix Series, The Future Of. In fact, that was how I learned about his work and reached out to ask him to be a guest on the podcast. This was such an amazing conversation. It felt like I was peering into a crystal ball and visualizing what the future of digital health might look like in the next few decades. Learn more about Maneesh by visiting https://maneeshjuneja.com/ or visiting his LinkedIn profile. MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

This episode features Bart Wilms - General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Head of Impact at the Evercare Group. Evercare Group is an industry leader in the healthcare space. The Group operates several hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers across Africa and South Asia. They recently published their annual impact report for the year 2021/22 and Bart will be taking us through the highlights of the report and specifically how they are innovating in the digital health and health tech space. We'll also talk about their newly launched Evercare Foundation which has a vision of becoming the largest healthcare foundation in the world. Yes, you read that right. This is one very impressive healthcare organization that is at the cutting edge of blending brick and mortar health care with digital health in low and middle income countries. Learn more by visiting https://evercaregroup.com/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Freda Katunda Olsen is CEO and co-founder of LEAP - an online healthcare education platform for Africa. They offer contextualized, accredited courses for healthcare professionals. Their mission is to create lasting healthcare change in Africa. Learn more by visiting https://leap-educate.com/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Obinna Oriaku is CEO and founder of SocratesMD - a telemedicine platform delivering world-class healthcare to Sub-Saharan Africa. The goal of the platform is to make it easy for the African diaspora to ensure that their family members back in Africa receive affordable, high-quality and instant healthcare even in the most remote parts of the continent. The SocratesMD service is provided exclusively by specially selected US-based medical practitioners who are also of African descent. Learn more by visiting https://www.socratesmd.com/ --- MedxTek Africa is pleased to welcome Veronica Ojiambo to the production team as co-editor. Veronica is a public health researcher with specialization in advanced qualitative research methods. She is currently a tutorial fellow at the Department of Public and Global Health, University of Nairobi where she leads the Health Education/Promotion module. Karibu sana Vera! --- If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Stephanie Koczela is CEO and co-founder of Penda Health - a leading private provider of primary health care in East Africa. Since opening its doors over a decade ago, Penda has attended to more than one million patients across 21 medical centers and growing. Digital technologies have been a key tool in enabling Penda Health to march towards its vision of making patient-centered primary healthcare available and accessible in everyone's neighborhood. In this episode, we go into detail about Penda Health's tech-enabled business model which I believe ought to be the gold-standard for scaling primary healthcare in resource constrained contexts. To learn more about Penda Health visit: https://www.pendahealth.com/ --- This episode is dedicated to my younger brother Richard who passed away on the 3rd of August 2022 after a long battle with a chronic illness. His passing was a painful reminder that good health is everything. I miss him dearly. --- If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

My guest on this episode is Dr. Krishna Jafa. She is a physician and public health executive who has over two and half decades of expertise in health system design and strengthening and in digital health innovation. She is the CEO of an organization known as Medic. Medic designs open-source software that enables frontline health workers to provide quality care in some of the world's hardest-to-reach communities. Today we'll be speaking about a very specific initiative that is being implemented by Medic -- the Digital Health Ecosystem project. As you will be hearing from Dr. Jafa, the goal of this project is to accelerate digital health entrepreneurship in LMICs. The project is being implemented in partnership with PATH and is funded by the Bayer Foundation. This is such an exciting initiative that I really believe will catalyze digital health innovation across the African continent. So, if you are a digital health entrepreneur or innovator, then this episode will be very much of interest. You can learn more about the DHE project by visiting: https://www.path.org/media-center/catalytic-funding-bayer-foundation-accelerate-digital-health-entrepreneurship-lmics/ If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

My guest on this episode is an African digital health guru. Her name is Dr. Egbe Osifo-Dawodu. She is a founding partner of the Anadach Group – a consulting firm that provides technical and strategic support to digital health companies and investors across the developing world. She's one of those people that has been committed to digital health long before it became fashionable. So in this episode we'll be tapping into her 20+ years of experience as we talk about some common mistakes that digital health startups tend to make such as issues to do with intellectual property, licensing and even about how easily some startups surrender equity to potential funders. You can learn more about the Anadach Group by visiting: https://www.anadach.com/ If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

This episode features Mitali Ayyangar the portfolio manager for frontline health systems at DataKind. DataKind works with mission-driven organizations to unlock their data science potential ethically and responsibly. In this episode, Mitali talks about innovative data science tools that are increasing the confidence that governments and their implementing partners have in the quality of data that is collected at the frontlines of the healthcare system. You can learn more about DataKind by visiting: https://www.datakind.org/ If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 12, 2022) – Every year, the University of Kentucky celebrates thousands of graduating individuals who receive degrees and make their way into the workforce and the world. For many of these graduates, leaving the world of the university brings a whole new set of challenges as they ask themselves, “what's next?” Being prepared to live on their own, finding success in a new job, reaching out to new support networks and more can be a daunting set of obstacles for those departing UK. On this episode of ‘Behind the Blue', two members of UK's Office of Student Success talk about tips on facing the future as a UK alum, and also what current students can do during their college career to make the most of their time here and be ready to confidently move on after graduation. Kayla Gill is a Senior Program Advisor with Off-Campus Student Services. A native of Lexington, Kayla serves as an advocate and advisor with first year students residing off-campus and first-generation students living on and off campus. She works to implement diversity and inclusion program initiatives for marginalized students as well as foster a sense of belonging for students. Originally from Michigan, Mark Williams works as a Senior Program Specialist with UK's Community & Professional Development Programs. Williams spent time after college working as an accountant in both public accounting and insurance firms, but realized his passion was serving students and helping them transition from college into their careers. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

My guest today is Dr Pratap Kumar. He wears multiple hats including being a senior lecturer at one of East Africa's leading business schools ‒Strathmore Business School‒ and also serving as the CEO of a digital health company. That company is known as Health-E-Net and they are on a mission to revolutionize the capture and use of high quality data in global health. Health-E-Net has developed a suite of innovations and you will be hearing about some of them in today's episode. In fact, one of the innovations that you will hear about won the global health innovation prize in 2018. You can learn more about Health-E-Net by visiting: https://www.health-e-net.org/ If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Join Sustainability Now! hosts Brooke Wright and Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation with Ecology Action's Matt Miller about bicycles, Bike Month, e-bike rebates and local transportation policies and practices, more generally. Matt is a Senior Program Specialist at Ecology Action in Santa Cruz, where he focuses on urban transportation working collaboratively with local government, businesses, and NGOs, to help build physical and social infrastructure to move away from car centric planning and behavior. If you don't already bike but are thinking about getting out of your car, be sure to tune in! Sustainability Now! is underwritten by the Sustainable Systems Research Foundation. and Environmental Innovations.

In this episode I chat with Margaret Odera. She is a veteran community health volunteer (CHV) that has spent her career serving the needs of the vulnerable in Nairobi's informal settlements.  Margaret shares a heartbreaking but inspiring story about how she rose from the ashes of being diagnosed with HIV to dedicating her life to saving poor mothers and babies who are also living with the disease. Although she is not necessarily a technology or digital health innovator, I invited her to be a guest on the show for two related reasons. First, CHVs like Margaret often play an integral role in the implementation and scaling of digital health innovations in underserved communities. Therefore, it is important to highlight their value-add and needs. Second, Margaret is leading what seems to be a really important movement to professionalize and compensate CHVs. I believe her movement will ultimately contribute to strengthening community health structures to the benefit of the digital health ecosystem in Kenya and possibly across Africa.  Special thanks to Amie Vaccaro, Global Marketing Director at Dimagi for connecting me with Margaret. Shout out to my daughters Zira (3) and Ada (6) for doing the intro and outro respectively of this episode :) If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti.  Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

This episode features Dr Davis Musinguzi ‒the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Rocket Health Africa. Rocket Health is one of the pioneers of telemedicine in sub-Saharan Africa. After almost a decade operating in Kampala, they recently raised $5 million in series A funding to scale their integrated digital health solution to more regions across Uganda and within East Africa over the next few years. You can learn more about Rocket Health by visiting: https://rockethealth.africa/ If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

On this episode, I am joined by Sathy Rajasekharan ‒the Executive Director (Africa) at Jacaranda Health. Sathy offers compelling insights on what it means to build accessible, inclusive, and trusted digital health technologies that support hard-to-reach and last mile mothers across Kenya, and how digital technologies have a responsibility to give women a voice in the health system. You can learn more about Jacaranda Health by visiting: https://www.jacarandahealth.org/ If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Today I am joined by Radha Karnad. She is the Chief Medical Officer at HealthX Africa. HealthX is on a journey to make high quality primary health care and wellness accessible, affordable, convenient and equal. They are using the power of digital technology to reach every user with quality primary health care services wherever they are, whenever they want, and as often as they need. You can learn more about HealthX by visiting: https://www.healthxafrica.com/ If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Consumers reported losing a record-breaking $5.8 billion to fraud in 2021 for a 70 percent year-over-year increase, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said in a new report. The losses stemmed from a variety of schemes. The largest number hinged on impostors: crooks who stole money from people by posing as romantic interests, government employees, relatives in distress, tech-support experts or others, such as representatives of businesses or charities. There were almost 1 million impostor scams among the nearly 2.8 million frauds reported in 2021 to the FTC's Consumer Sentinel Network. Courtney Anclam, Senior Program Specialist with AARP Wisconsin, joins Pam Jahnke to talk through some things to watch out for, and also provides resources anyone can access to educate and protect yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, I chat with Gloria Kahamba. She is a deputy director of programs at D-tree International (D-tree). D-tree is a non-governmental, non-profit global digital health organization committed to transforming health systems and improving lives by integrating digital technology into health systems in innovative and effective ways. Gloria will be highlighting some of their flagship digital health innovations in Tanzania. We specifically take a deeper dive into an innovation that they call Afya-Tek (which literally means "Health-Tech" in Kiswahili). Afya-Tek uses cutting-edge technology to link accredited drug dispensing outlets (ADDOs), primary health facilities, and community health workers (CHWs) in a fully digitized, people-centered healthcare system. You can learn more about Afya-Tek by visiting: https://www.d-tree.org/afya-tek If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

This episode features Rory Assandey. He is the founder of La Ruche Health ‒a health tech start-up that is on a journey to build inclusive apps that simplify health care delivery and improve patient access to preventive services in Côte d'Ivoire. You can learn more about LaRuche Health by visiting: https://laruche.health/   If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti.  Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

On this first episode of 2022, I chat with Ismaïla Diene. He is the Vice President of Solutions at Dimagi, based out of Dakar, Senegal. Dimagi has spent the last two decades developing and scaling social impact technologies across the world. One of their flagship innovations is known as CommCare. They describe it as the world's most powerful mobile data collection platform. Ismaïla will be telling us more about this amazing platform and how it is empowering frontline healthcare workers in African countries such as Burkina Faso and Madagascar. You can learn more about CommCare by visiting: https://www.dimagi.com/  If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

This episode wraps up Season 1 of MedxTek Africa. It is a live recording of a webinar panel that I moderated as part of activities to mark Transform Health's Digital Health Week 2021. The webinar was organized by MedxTek Africa in collaboration with Innovations in Healthcare. My guests included: Dr. Charles Kamotho, CEO and Founder, Daktari Africa, Kenya Dr. Martha Muthami, Medical Doctor and Epidemiologist, Kenya Ministry of Health Mr. Julius Mbeya, Co-CEO, Lwala Community Alliance, Kenya Ms. Cynthia Kahumbura, Director of Operations, Jacaranda Health, Kenya In this panel session, we explored challenges and opportunities for accelerating the digital transformation of Kenya's healthcare sector while ensuring equitable access for groups experiencing intersecting forms of marginalization and exclusion such as women, persons with disabilities and displaced populations. Key discussion points: In what ways has the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation of Kenya's healthcare sector? What are some of the manifestations and drivers of inequity and exclusion that have resulted from the acceleration of Kenya's digital health transformation? What are the gaps and opportunities for policymakers and other key stakeholders to ensure that Kenya's digital health transformation is equitable and inclusive? In what ways can marginalized and vulnerable groups be empowered to benefit equitably from the accelerated digital transformation of Kenya's healthcare sector? If you have any thoughts on this episode, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Today my guest is Jamie Arkin. She is the director of partnerships and development at a company known as Ai-fluence where she leads a sub-brand called Ai-fluence Reach. Ai-fluence Reach is using Artificial Intelligence to radically transform the way we influence social and behavior change in public health. You can learn more about Ai-fluence by visiting: https://www.ai-fluence.com/ and LinkedIn @aifluence If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Pneumonia kills 2000 children every day, many of them in Africa. Most of these deaths are preventable especially if the disease is detected and treated early but that's simply not the case especially in vulnerable and marginalized communities across our continent. My guest today has had enough of this situation. So, her and her co-founder set out to do something about it. Her name is Olivia Koburongo and she is the CEO and co-founder of a device and software company known as MamaOpe based in Kampala, Uganda. Her and her team invented a "smart" jacket that helps with the early detection of pneumonia in children. It uses acoustic technology, supported by an intuitive algorithm, to detect early signs of disease. It is potentially a game changer particularly in contexts where resources are highly constrained. You can learn more about MamaOpe by visiting: http://mamaope.com/, Twitter @mama_ope and LinkedIn @mamaope medicals. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Today we're talking money! The so-called root of all evil and yet everyone needs it including health tech start-ups. So how do tech startups in Africa get about raising capital? Well, in this episode I'll be speaking with a man who has all the answers and even has some money to give away. Well, not him personally but his organization ‒the Baobab Network‒ runs an accelerator that invests as much as $25,000 in early-stage tech ventures across Africa. His name is Mr Arthur Chupeau and he is the Head of Ventures at the Baobab Network based here in Nairobi. It was such an insightful conversation so please listen, like and share with anyone who you know might need capital for their health tech start up on this beautiful continent. You can learn more about the Baobab Network by visiting https://thebaobabnetwork.com/ or on Twitter and FB @thebaobabnetwork and LinkedIn @the-baobab-network. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Every 11 seconds a woman somewhere in this world dies during childbirth. That's 800 women every day. And most of these preventable deaths happen right here on the African continent. Today I'll be speaking with an enterprising young man who along with his team are on mission to tackle this sad situation. His name is Tafadzwa Munzwa and he is a medical student based in Zambia. On today's show we'll be hearing about his startup – Dawa Health – a digital health platform that is reshaping access to maternal health for vulnerable African women. You can learn more about Dawa Health by visiting https://dawa-health.com or on Twitter and IG @dawa_health or on LinkedIn @dawamed. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

In this episode, Hita, Maria and Dane were joined by Georgina Cundill Kemp, Senior Program Specialist at the ‎International Development Research Centre in Canada, and Praneeta Mudaliar, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Science at Ithaca College. We talked about their journeys towards interdisciplinary research, then discussed building interdisciplinary collaborations and the role of trust in collaborative research. We ended by hearing about their epic fails. Georgina's website: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YlMUPQIAAAAJ&hl  Praneeta's website: https://www.ithaca.edu/faculty/pmudliar

On Episode 5, I chat with three representatives of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Botswana. Agathe Lawson is the UNFPA Officer-in-Charge for South Africa and Country Director for the eSwatini and Botswana Country Offices. Mareledi Segotso is the Head of Office, UNFPA Botswana Country Office, and Priscilla Rabasimane is Communications Analyst also at UNFPA Botswana. Together they tell us about their Drones for Health initiative which is delivering life-saving medical products to underserved communities in Botswana. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

This episode I'll be speaking with the brilliant Oluwasoga Oni. I simply call him Soga. He is CEO and co-founder of MDaaS Global. A company based in Lagos, Nigeria that provides tech-enabled diagnostic centers that are to designed to cater to the needs of underserved communities. Soga is an engineer. He holds two Masters degrees. One in Computer Science and the other in Engineering, System Design and Management from MIT. You can learn more about MDaaS by visiting https://www.mdaas.io/ or on Twitter and LinkedIn @mdaasglobal. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (September 16, 2021) – Making the transition to college can be an intimidating time not only for incoming undergraduate students, but also for families, as they seek to support their students from their earliest days on campus through graduation. Embracing a multidimensional concept of family and the diversity of family structures, including families of origin and families of choice, the UK Parent and Family Association invites parents, guardians, grandparents, spouses/partners, and any other supportive people in the lives of UK students to join for free. The Association strives to enhance student success by actively engaging parents and families as part of the larger university community through publications, programs, and services. Their goal is to offer the best way to stay informed, get connected and find support for families and their students. On this episode of Behind the Blue, two members from UK's Office for Student Success talk about their work with these families and students. Nancy Stephens is the head of the New Student and Family Programs team, working with programs such as the K Week fall welcome week and the UK Parent and Family Association. Nicki Jenkins is the Senior Program Specialist for the Parent and Family Association, overseeing all day-to-day functions and coordinating events and programs. Together they discuss the Parent and Family Association and the work they do, including UK's Family Weekend coming up this weekend, September 17-19th. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

Today I'll be speaking with Darlington Akogo, a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI). He's the founder and director of several AI startups including minoHealth ‒an AI healthtech company; karaAgro AI ‒an AI-powered precision agriculture platform; Runmila AI Institute ‒an AI and data science training institute, and Gudra AI Studio ‒an organization broadly exploring AI and exponential technologies applied to various domains including transportation, sanitation and energy. We talk specifically about his work with minoHealth AI Labs ‒an Accra-based startup that is pioneering the application of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare diagnostics and biomedical research across Africa. minoHealth AI Labs has developed a suite of cutting-edge AI-powered innovations. For example, its AI4Radiology system can automatically detect several medical conditions such as pneumonia and breast cancer from analyzing x-rays. You can learn more about minoHealth by visiting https://www.minohealth.org/ or on Twitter and LinkedIn @minoHealth. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

On this episode I'll be speaking with a phenomenal lady. She is Adelaide Odhiambo, the CEO and co-founder of Bluewave Insurance based in Nairobi. Bluewave is a tech-driven company that is designing microinsurance products that are simple, affordable, and accessible to the mass market. Adelaide's background is in actuarial science, and she spent over a decade in the insurance industry before taking an entrepreneurial dive into the world of microinsurance and digital health. You can learn more about Bluewave on Linkedin @Bluewave Insurance Agency, Instagram @bluewave.ins or visit their website: https://www.bluewaveinsurance.co/. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 29, 2021) – The University of Kentucky is quickly approaching the start of the fall 2021 semester, and plans are in place for a full capacity restart. Concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic aside, newly arriving students, along with their families, are always full of questions as they navigate their way onto campus. How will I meet and make new friends? What will I eat? Where will I study? These are only a few of the concerns students have as they transition to college life. Joining Behind the Blue this week are two guests who work year-round to answer those questions and more. Sarah Ballard is the Executive Director of the First-Year Experience and Early Outreach programs here at UK. Nicki Jenkins is the Senior Program Specialist for the Parent and Family Association. We talk with them about what they do to help relieve concerns, provide balance, and work to provide students and their families with the best foundation possible on their way to graduation. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

In this premiere episode, I speak with Ikechukwu "Iyke" Anoke. He is CEO and co-founder of Zuri Health Africa. Zuri Health is a mobile health service that delivers first level medical services to its users through their mobile devices via apps, WAP, and SMS. Iyke is currently based here in Nairobi, Kenya and he will be sharing his entrepreneurial journey. He will be telling us about the highs and the lows, what keeps him up at night, and what drives him to want to transform healthcare in Africa. I also challenge him about whether Zuri Health is truly a disruptive health tech innovation or if it is simply another case of "technological solutionism". You can learn more about Zuri Health on Twitter @ZuriHealth, Instagram @zurihealth or visit https://zuri.health. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like me to host on the show, please reach out to me directly on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

MedxTek Africa is a podcast about health technology innovation in Africa. On the show, we're talking with African innovators and how they're seeking to make a positive impact on people's lives by disrupting the healthcare industry through technology. This is a show for health tech entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals and business owners, industry investors and anyone who is fascinated about health technology and innovation. Hosted by Dr. Sam Oti, an African public health physician and digital health enthusiast, based in Nairobi, Kenya. We look forward to engaging with you at every step of the way. Please feel free to suggest health innovators or start-ups, as well as questions to be discussed and share your feedback. You can reach Dr. Oti on Twitter @DrSam_Oti, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti/ or by email at sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu. Please note that The MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

Featuring Jen Peterson, Supervisor of Social Work and Care Coordination, Welia Health, Mora, MN and Deb Laine, M.Ed, Senior Program Specialist, National Rural Health Resource Center (The Center) Learn the importance of community care coordination in improving population health. Hear about one CAH’s journey into community care coordination – the process, how it has evolved, and the outcomes.  View the full series on the collection webpage. Access resources on The Center's website.  

In this episode Jamie and Shane chat with Terry Loftus, CTO of San Diego County Office of Education, David Thurston, CTO of San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, and Brendan Montagne, Senior Program Specialist at MS-ISAC.    Jamie's Show Notes: Websites Mentioned: https://www.cisecurity.org/ms-isac/  https://redherring.sdcoe.net/ https://www.sans.org/    New Ideas: The project charter! What does our project approval process look like? Check out Terry's sample here and he says “I would recommend that users list replace the logo with their own, and list their Board of Education goals and department goals (if any), to keep all work linked to the objectives of the LEA.” Define your edge! What is the perimeter we are protecting and how this changed in the last 15 months? Define your lenses: Who/what should be considered during project planning and decision making? (starters include security: both physical and cyber; staff, students, parents, teachers; implementation team and impacts; budget/ROI) Cybersecurity is Everyone's Job!     To Do List: Add cybersecurity needs to the LCAP Work through the CIS-CSAT baseline to get a sense of implementation of CIS Controls https://www.cisecurity.org/cybersecurity-tools/ Pull at BP/ARs related to technology and make needed update Review the staff onboarding process Check out the Securing the Human course on sans.org (MS-ISAC has discounts. Review that here: https://www.cisecurity.org/services/cis-cybermarket/training/ Chat with COE to talk about financial system and DR protocols Learn more about Red Herring and use for training staff Make a cybersecurity wishlist and determine the must haves vs. the wants Add cybersecurity training elements to onboarding Review offboarding protocols

Featuring Shannon Studden, Senior Program Specialist and Rhonda Barcus, Program Manager from the National Rural Health Resource Center and Carly Kubesh, BSN, RN, PHN, Clinic Manager, Olivia Hospital & Clinic, Olivia, MN Learn some of the core competencies that will help mid-level leaders thrive while implementing population health initiatives. Hear from an MLL who is successfully engaging their staff in population health initiatives. View the full series on the collection webpage. Access resources on The Center's website.

Protests in Thailand took an unexpected turn in October when young Thais began demanding reforms to the Monarchy, a traditionally revered institution. This added to demands that the prime minister, who took over in a coup in 2014 immediately resign.   Benjamin Zawacki, Senior Program Specialist at the Asia Foundation and author of the book "Thailand: Shifting Ground between the US and a Rising China," explains what is driving protests in Thailand.  We kick off discussing the role of the monarchy in Thai society and politics before having a longer conversation about what this protest movement means for the future of Thailand. 

This is a recording of an IFPRI hosted a side event at the World Food Prize 2020 Borlaug Dialogue. The session addresses COVID-19 and Developing-Country Responses, presenting country and regional perspectives including from China, India, Africa south of the Sahara, and a global perspective. Speakers offered brief perspectives followed by an engaging q&a session with the virtual audience. Opening Remarks: Johan Swinnen, Director General, IFPRI Speakers: Mahendra Dev, Director (Vice Chancellor), Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) Shenggen Fan, CGIAR System Board Member Chair & Professor at the College of Economics and Management, China Agricultural University Fadel Ndiame, Deputy President, AGRA Jemimah Njuki, Senior Program Specialist and Coordinator, Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women, International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Moderator: Rajul Pandya-Lorch LINKS: Book: COVID-19 and Global Food Security: https://www.ifpri.org/publication/covid-19-and-global-food-security Websites: IFPRI Resources And Analyses Of COVID-19 Impact: https://www.ifpri.org/covid-19 More on the seminar: https://www.ifpri.org/event/virtual-event-covid-19-and-developing-country-responses Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

This week on our Advocate Virtual Forum, we discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on families experiencing domestic violence, including the complex dynamics within families, how neighbors and professionals can help, and resources available for survivors. Panelists included Teshanna Brown, Director of Domestic Violence Services for Center for Women and Families; Arlene Grullon, Director of Emergency Shelter for Center for Women and Families; Olivia Spradlin, Senior Program Specialist with Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence; and Darlene Thomas, Executive Director of GreenHouse17. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Find information on Kentucky's domestic violence programs and resources at kcadv.org. Thank you to Aetna for supporting the Making Kids Count Podcast. This episode is part of a series of conversations where we examine the immediate and long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Kentucky kids and the systems that influence their lives. View our COVID-19 page at kyyouth.org for more information.

In this fourth episode of Managing from the Middle: Leading Through Change 6-part podcast series, guests discuss strategies for supporting others through change by addressing individual differences within teams, working through resistance, and leading from the heart. Joining the conversation are Fheb Garcia with Roosevelt General Hospital in New Mexico and Shannon Studden, Senior Program Specialist with the National Rural Health Resource Center. "My team knows that I am their biggest advocate and that no matter what happens, I will have their back and they will have mine." ~Fheb Garcia

In this third episode of Managing from the Middle: Leading Through Change 6-part podcast series, we explore leaders’ primary responsibilities throughout the change process. Joining the conversation are Jessica Camacho with Roosevelt General Hospital in New Mexico, and Shannon Studden, Senior Program Specialist with the National Rural Health Resource Center. "Our role is to be the comforter; it’s going to be okay; I’m going to hold your hand. I have to adjust my management style to each person." ~Jessica Camacho

In this second episode of Managing from the Middle: Leading Through Change 6-part podcast series, hear perspectives on change models, how they show up throughout the change process, and why they’re important. Joining the conversation are Michelle Madrid and Wesley Babers with White Mountain Regional Medical Center in Arizona, and Shannon Studden, Senior Program Specialist with the National Rural Health Resource Center. "The why is what drives teams to success; when they know the why, when they understand the why, they are going to be on board." ~Michelle Madrid

In this episode we talk to Abby Miller, Senior Program Specialist for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. She shares how her department is working long and hard to find creative ways to keep the homeless population safe in the midst of the pandemic with the understanding that without these safeguards lives will be lost.

Season 3 premier of our micro podcast The 4 am Report is ready for your listening pleasure.

Dr. Michele Leone is the Senior Program Specialist for Climate Change at the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) based in Nairobi, Kenya. For almost 20 years, Dr. Leone has worked in a number of African countries including Malawi, Kenya, Mozambique, Burundi and Madagascar.

Former PSPDG board member, Liana Vaccari (PhD '17), describes her experience with the National Academies' Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship. Produced & Edited: Ian McLaughlin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianalexandermclaughlin/ https://twitter.com/_Anthropoid Liana Vaccari is a Senior Program Specialist in Community Engagement for the Oceans Observatory Initiative. She completed her PhD in 2017 at the University of Pennsylvania, where she focused on the rheological behavior of oil-water interfaces in the presence of bacteria, with implications including increased understanding of genetics on bacteria film formation at fluid interfaces, and insight into the fate of oil drops in the water column after oil spills. She was a Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellow at the National Academies of Sciences from January-April 2018. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianavaccari/

How do you navigate your quest to live a full life?   How do you prioritize work versus family, stretch yourself while maintaining your wellness? Acclaimed civil rights activist Noël Gordon Jr has a unique perspective. He’s not trying to optimize for career or happiness. He points somewhere else. What's most surprising: Noël is incredibly accomplished, and he says his focus on other priorities has driven his success. At 24, Noël won the employee of the year award while serving as Senior Program Specialist at the Human Rights Campaign, America's leading LGBTQ civil rights organization. Noël has advised the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and U.S. Delegation to the United Nations on issues affecting LGBTQ people, and his work has been mentioned or quoted in more than 300 publications nationwide, including USA Today and Teen Vogue. This episode changed my life. I hope it changes yours too.

Moderated by Robbie McClintock, Emeritus Professor in the Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education; with Jennifer Hogan (PhD ’00); Richard Jochum, Adjunct Professor of Art and Art Education; Ellen Livingston (MA ’97); Mark Phillipson, Senior Program Specialist, Columbia Center for New Media Teaching and Learning; Victor Samra, Digital Media Marketing Manager at MoMA If you can’t see it or hear it, how can you appreciate it? As arts programs lose funding, e-resources can provide students access to the great works of literature, art and music they would otherwise miss. New media and technology are reopening the door to creative expression, and giving both artists and humanists alike new inventive possibilities to create and experience the arts.