Best Ncds Podcasts (2024)

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[podcast] TB diagnosis and treatment is free but people face unacceptable catastrophic costs, diagnostic delays

3d ago

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This World Health Day Podcast features Dr Susmita Chatterjee, Programme Lead - Health Economics, Health Systems Science, The George Institute for Global Health, India. She is also a Conjoint Senior Lecturer, University of New South Wales; DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance Clinical and Public Health Intermediate Fellow; and Professor, Prasanna Schoo…

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[podcast] TB science simplified

10d ago

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TB Science Simplified podcast: Prof Urvashi B Singh explains TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Prof Urvashi is in-charge of Tuberculosis Division, and Professor, Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (AIIMS Delhi) is speaking in End TB Dialogues. She is also the Co-Chair of Diagnostic Committee, Natio…

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[podcast] Find all TB → treat all TB → prevent all TB → End TB | Shobha Shukla speaks

10d ago

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Listen to this exclusive podcast on the theme: "Find all TB → treat all TB → prevent all TB → End TB" produced by CNS head Shobha Shukla. This is an exclusive and powerful science- and evidence-backed narrative on why critical building blocks of #EndTB agenda are: #FindAllTB, #TreatAllTB and #PreventAllTB - grounded in people-centred and human-righ…

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Dental Practice Pitfalls: Navigating Challenges with Marc Leffler 20:25

13d ago20:25

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In this episode, host Duncan Jennings, sits down with Marc Leffler, dental risk solutions lead at MedPro Group. Together, they discucss the biggest challenges dentists face professionally. From the crucial role of patient communication to the pitfalls of responding to social media reviews and staff members giving medical advice to patients, this di…

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Governments worldwide prioritize school feeding for its multiple benefits 41:41

17d ago41:41

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Before COVID-19 hit, in January 2020, 388 million children worldwide were being fed every day at school. Soon after lockdowns began, that number plummeted to 18 million, but just two years later, in 2022, it had recovered, and more — school feeding had reached 420 million children. Labelled the world’s largest social security net by the United Nati…

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[podcast] Science has gifted us tools to find, treat and prevent TB but are we using them?

1M ago

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This podcast features Professor (Dr) Rajendra Prasad, who was conferred upon the coveted Dr BC Roy National Award by the President of India; and has been the President of all important respiratory medicine professional associations such as National College of Chest Physicians, Indian Chest Society, or Indian College of Allergy, Asthma and Applied I…

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[podcast] With determination and persistence we can transform #EndTB dreams into reality

1M ago

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This podcast features Dr Kuldeep Singh Sachdeva who is speaking in CNS INSPIRE series, which features those who have done commendable work in helping shape responses to improve public health and gender equity. Dr Sachdeva has earlier led India's TB and AIDS programmes, has been the former Southeast Asia Regional Director of International Union Agai…

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[podcast] Why cannot all people in need have access to best of TB tests and treatments?

1M ago

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In this podcast, Manitosh Ghildiyal, TB and HIV human rights activist, shares his personal lived experience with HIV as well as TB - and how he is advocating for people-centred responses to end TB and end AIDS. Why cannot all people-in-need get better tests and new shorter and more effective treatments for TB? he asks. Listen to this podcast on App…

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Outbreak Alert: Understanding the Measles Surge 24:54

2M ago24:54

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There is an alarming resurgence of measles. In the WHO European Region, a startling uptick has been observed, with now over 50,000 cases reported across 41 Member States during 2023. This is a staggering increase from the 941 cases recorded throughout 2022, marking a more than fiftyfold escalation. Measles is a highly contagious virus. It can sprea…

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Voices from the World Social Forum 2024 13:08

2M ago13:08

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After interviewing a member of the Nepal organizing committee ahead of opening day, I was excited about covering my first ever World Social Forum (WSF). He suggested that at least 30,000 and as many as 50,000 activists from over 90 countries would attend the three-day event. But day 1 disappointed me. The march through the centre of Kathmandu was l…

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[podcast] Ending inequity is imperative to end TB and deliver on #HealthForAll

2M ago

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This podcast features Sumit Mitra, a thought leader on reaching the unreached with best of evidence-based diagnostics and health services, and President of Molbio Diagnostics (makers of Truenat). He is speaking at the World Social Forum (WSF 2024) in Kathmandu, Nepal, in a session entitled "Ending inequity is imperative if we are to end TB and deli…

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Financial Strategies: Combatting Staffing Challenges, Practice Expansion, and Successful Transitions 18:36

2M ago18:36

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In our inaugural episode, host Duncan Jennings, sits down with Ben Collier, director of practice finance at SouthState Bank. Together, they delve into strategies for overcoming staffing challenges, provide valuable advice for dentists exploring the acquisition of additional practices, offer recommendations for those considering selling their practi…

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The Insightful Dentist Trailer 1:13

3M ago1:13

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North Carolina services for dentistry, a subsidiary of the North Carolina Dental Society, presents The Insightful Dentist – an original podcast series featuring key voices in the dental industry discussing a wide range of topics that impact the profession. Join our host Duncan Jennings as he chats with leading industry voices in the profession, off…

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[podcast] When we can reach the moon then why cannot we reach the unreached people in the communities with health services?

3M ago

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This podcast features Dr Rennis Davis Kizhakkepeedika, President of Association of Pulmonologists Thrissur; Professor and Head, Pulmonary Medicine Dept and Vice Principal, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences; and part of lead organising committee of 78th National Conference of TB and Chest Diseases (NATCON, 2-4 February 2024 in Thrissur). Dr Rennis…

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[podcast] Youth and gender-based violence: Challenges and solutions

3M ago

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Listen to this podcast featuring an engaging discussion on youth and gender-based violence: challenges and solutions. Panelists include Kirthi Jayakumar, who is part of the Gender Security Project and Head of Community Engagement at World Pulse (India); Hafsah Muheed, intersectional feminist and human rights advocate from Sri Lanka; Tanmaya Kshirsa…

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Resilience Redefined: Advocating for inclusive healthcare 32:05

4M ago32:05

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In the latest 'Health in Europe' podcast, we explore Jack Kavanagh's transformation from a sports enthusiast to a disability rights advocate following a spinal cord injury. WHO talks with Jack for a deep dive into creating inclusive health systems. This episode goes beyond Jack's personal journey, addressing the societal need for health systems tha…

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[podcast] Women migrant workers: Heroes of remittance or survivors of violence?

4M ago

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This episode of Gender Equality Talks Podcast Series, puts spotlight on issues faced by women migrant workers in Asia. Three feminist journalists-editors from India, Indonesia and Nepal, share their insights: Rita Widiadana, former Editor of The Jakarta Post (Indonesia); Kalpana Acharya, Editor-in-Chief of Health TV Online (Nepal) and former Presid…

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NCDs are killing the Caribbean 36:17

5M ago36:17

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If I asked you to name the world’s most deadly diseases I’m guessing that you might say HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, cholera, maybe even COVID-19. In fact, those have all been major killers throughout human history – and some like TB continue to be so, especially in low-income countries. But there is one group of diseases that is responsible for the dea…

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Art Meets Health: Unveiling the healing power of creativity in combatting NCDs 20:49

5M ago20:49

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We explore the transformative synergy of art and health, and how art can positively help tackle noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) – from cardiovascular diseases to cancer. Join us as we discuss the healing potential of art interventions with experts from WHO/Europe's Special Initiative on NCDs and Innovation and Behavioural and Cultural insights unit…

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Is Solutions Journalism the answer to cynicism about the media? 33:30

6M ago33:30

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If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard a lot of negative talk about the media in recent years. Much of it has focused on the integrity of the so-called mainstream or legacy media that has dominated the information landscape in recent decades, or longer. These attacks, which sometimes actually degenerate into physical assaults, call into question …

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[podcast] Is Zimbabwe on track to Find.Treat.All TB?

6M ago

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This podcast features Tariro Kutadza who is a noted Zimbabwean HIV and TB advocate, and has helped shape HIV and TB advocacy agendas at national, regional and global level. She is an elected member of the Zimbabwe Country Coordinating Mechanism and Southern Africa Regional Coordinating Mechanism, representing TB-affected communities in the Global F…

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[podcast] Making a difference in Nigeria with innovative new tools to find TB

6M ago

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This Podcast features Dr Sheshi Michael, who is a seasoned infectious Diseases expert, supporting the National TB programme in Nigeria at both National and sub-national levels. Currently is the KNCV Nigeria's Director, Private Sector TB Initiative. He is a member of the National drug-resistant TB Concilium of experts in Nigeria. Listen to this podc…

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David Rudisha - Part 2 47:47

6M ago47:47

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Ever wondered what distinguishes some athletes from others, what it takes to be a dual Olympic gold medallist and world record holder? Hear more from the King of 800m - Kenyan David Rudisha - in part 2. “Having pressure from outside is one of those things that helps to push us to move forward.... ” “Of course it’s not easy. It’s full of challenges.…

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'The international community must act on Afghanistan' 39:12

7M ago39:12

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“If you were waiting for a couple of years to see how the Taliban would perform, we now have a pretty good idea. We can see that they have moved, step by step, back towards how they ran the country in their first period in power,” says UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, in this episode. The human…

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[podcast] Georgia's journey of reducing TB and drug-resistant TB rates

7M ago

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This podcast features Dr Nino Lomtadze, Head of Surveillance and Strategic Planning Department at Georgia's National TB Programme. Georgia was among the high MDR-TB burden countries till 2016 after which TB rates (including those of drug-resistant forms) have been dropping. TB decline has been 6-7% in recent years. TB surveillance and use of latest…

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S2E1 Theresa Loo, Pharmacist, Health Coach & Podcaster, PharmacistEdit 59:11

7M ago59:11

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Join co-hosts Jasmine Low and Nikki Yeo in this brand new Second Season of the "Help! I'm prediabetic! Kurang Manis (Sugar,Less) Podcast. The duo meet Theresa Loo, Pharmacist, Health Coach & Podcaster at PharmacistEdit. Born in Malaysia, she graduated as a pharmacist in New Zealand and gained experience in the UK before moving to Australia. Theresa…

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[podcast] Would Seychelles be the first African country to end TB?

7M ago

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This podcast features Dr Louine Morel, Medical Registrar, Communicable Disease Control unit, Ministry of Health of Seychelles, who was on the panel for #EndTB Dialogues (season-2), #90for90 #GlobalVoices Series. Seychelles 100% funds its fight against tuberculosis and has managed to keep TB under bay. Although there has a rise in notified cases in …

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David Rudisha - Part 1 41:06

7M ago41:06

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Hear from David Rudisha - the dual Olympic gold medalist and World Record holder in 800 metres - as he shares insights into his stellar athletics career. In a lively two-part conversation, David talks openly about his early days training in Kenya, his winning mindset and what he is up to these days, including his recent experience as an ambassador …

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[podcast] Vietnam study: 68% drop in TB if we screen all (not just those with symptoms) and link to standard treatment and care pathway

7M ago

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Vietnam study shows 68% drop in new TB cases if we screen everyone (not just those with symptoms) and link them with standard treatment, care and support pathway. It is important to underline that Vietnam study had deployed WHO recommended molecular tests upfront to confirm TB (and rifampicin-resistant TB) and link those diagnosed with active TB di…

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[podcast] Will people demand rights-based WHO recommended TB services and hold governments to account?

7M ago

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This podcast features Eloisa 'Louie' Zepeda-Teng, a TB survivor and powerful advocate, and founder of TB People Philippines. She survived one of the rare and serious forms of TB, due to which lost her vision but rose to build people-power to demand people-centred health responses which respect disability rights and inclusion. Listen to this podcast…

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[podcast] Will WHO-recommended TB diagnostics and treatments become a reality for all?

7M ago

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This podcast features Ani Herna Sari, Chair of Rekat Peduli Indonesia Foundation (TB survivor organisation), who calls upon the governments to ensure access to best of WHO recommended diagnostics, treatments, care and support, and prevention services for everyone. Ani was a lecturer in one of the most prestigious academic institutions in Indonesia …

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[podcast] Detecting TB early and accurately is critical part of #EndTB strategy: Know more about TB laboratory on wheels in Timor-Leste

7M ago

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This podcast features Dr Arvind Mathur, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Timor-Leste. Detecting the TB cases and the diagnostics are very critical part of the #EndTB Strategy, says Dr Mathur. He shares insights on range of ways we can increase new TB case detection by using existing diagnostic technologies in local contexts, rollou…

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[podcast] Fighting TB one 'Barangay' at a time: New decentralised & point-of-care tools making a difference

7M ago

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This podcast features Dr Samantha Tinsay, Municipal Health Officer, Bantayan Municipality, Cebu, Philippines, who shares her team's experience of deploying new TB diagnostic tools (ultra-portable x-ray of Fujifilm, and molecular test Truenat of Molbio Diagnostics) in Bantayan islands or islets. More importantly. she shares the context how these new…

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[podcast] To detect TB is to fight TB: Diagnosis is critical entry point to TB care pathway

7M ago

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This podcast features Sumit Mitra, President of Global Sales and Marketing, Molbio Diagnostics, who asserts "To detect TB is to fight TB." Diagnosis is critical entry point to TB care pathway and towards #EndTB, he says. As per Government's 2021 and 2022 India TB Reports, Molbio's Truenat molecular test, was the most used molecular test in India to…

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[podcast] Multi-disease, point-of-care and decentralised molecular testing should be the norm, says Sriram Natarajan

7M ago

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This podcast features Sriram Natarajan, cofounder and Chief Executive Officer of Molbio Diagnostics - who leads the team behind Truenat - the only World Health Organization (WHO) approved and recommended point-of-care and decentralised molecular test for TB globally. Timely and correct diagnosis helps to avert untimely deaths, and reduce human suff…

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[podcast] Global peace is integral to end TB goal, says Dr Hiam Yaacoub of Lebanon

7M ago

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This podcast features Dr Hiam Yaacoub, who has been the National TB Programme Manager of Lebanon since 2012. She is a senior specialist in respiratory medicine and TB at the Ministry of Public Health of Lebanon since 1994 onwards. A World Health Organization WHO TB and drug-resistant TB Expert, Dr Hiam Yaacoub is a noted part of Lebanese Pulmonary …

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[podcast] Is Indonesia on track to end TB by 2030? Insights from Dr Imran Pambudi

7M ago

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This podcast features Dr Imran Pambudi, Director of Communicable Disease Prevention and Control, Indonesia Ministry of Health. He is also a senior Medical Faculty of Airlangga University and ASEAN Institute of Health Development Program, Mahidol University, Thailand. Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Spotify, …

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[podcast] Ghana's 100% TB molecular testing is vital yet a long way to end TB goalpost

7M ago

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This podcast features Dr Yaw Adusi-Poku, Programme Manager of National TB Control, Ghana Health Service. Dr Yaw Adusi-Poku is a senior Physician Specialist (public health) too. Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Podtail, BluBrry, Himalaya, ListenNotes, American Podcasts, CastBox FM, Ivy FM, Pla…

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[podcast] Is Kenya on track to end TB in next 88 months?

7M ago

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This podcast features Evaline Kibuchi, noted #endTB activist and leader, and Chief National Coordinator of Stop TB Partnership Kenya. She is a global health advocate with a key focus on TB with over ten years in advocacy. Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Podtail, BluBrry, Himalaya, ListenNote…

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Visesio Jr Amituanai and Tagilima Ripine 38:50

9M ago38:50

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Despite its population of just 225,000 people, the Pacific island nation of Samoa is a world-beater in rugby. Yet the country also faces dual crises: obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Two Samoan players - Visesio Junior Amituanai and Tagiilima Ripine - take time out during the World Rugby Under 20 Trophy to reveal secrets behind their n…

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Anne-Marie Burugu 46:00

10M ago46:00

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Join Kenyan businesswoman Anne-Marie Burugu as she discusses fitness, fashion and falling from the sky. Recorded at Studio 249, Nairobi, June 2023.By Julie Marks

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Managing airborne diseases in prison 28:36

10M ago28:36

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Have you ever wondered what it's truly like to be in prison? As we reflect on the unprecedented challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, this podcast takes you on a thought-provoking journey to life behind bars, encouraging you to empathize and understand the realities faced by incarcerated individuals. Because the truth is, prisons are n…

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The Fourth Dimension: What we talk about when we talk about quality of care 16:58

11M ago16:58

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The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals act as a vital catalyst, urging countries worldwide to strive for Universal Health Coverage. This encompasses the twin objectives of providing financial risk protection and ensuring equitable access to high quality essential health care services. But how exactly do we define quality of care? To shed more light…

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The danger of childhood obesity: how can we bring it down? 17:51

12M ago17:51

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One in three school-aged children in the WHO European Region are living with overweight or obesity, and countries are working hard to break and reverse this trend. In this episode, Julianne Williams, WHO technical officer for Noncommunicable Diseases at the WHO European Office for the Prevention and Control of NCDs, and Mirjam Heinen, WHO consultan…

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Can vaccines prevent cancer? 15:47

12M ago15:47

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This episode of Health in Europe focuses on a very important question – can vaccines prevent cancer? We know that cancer is a complicated and elusive disease. According to WHO, cancer is the leading cause of death globally, accounting for an estimated 10 million deaths in 2020. So, the potential to prevent some types of cancer through vaccination i…

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Mind Over Matter: The Influence of Behavioral and Cultural Factors on Health Outcomes 25:05

1y ago25:05

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Behavioral and cultural insights utilize social sciences to tackle ongoing health issues - from vaccine uptake to antimicrobial resistance to obesity and other noncommunicable diseases. In this conversation Bhanu Bhatnagar, Press and Media Relations Officer at WHO Regional Office for Europe, spoke with Dr Saad Omer, Director of the Yale Institute f…

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How The Ass used satire to poke fun at Nepal's leaders 34:37

1y ago34:37

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Welcome to Strive, a podcast of IPS News, where we chat with new voices about fresh ideas to create a more just and sustainable world. My name is Marty Logan. We’ve all made asses of ourselves at one time or another. But today’s guest actually made a career out of it — not of messing up but of being The Ass, the author of a satirical column that ra…

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Training surgeons in hostile environments 13:30

1y ago13:30

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In this episode we hear from Dr Moez Zeiton – a trauma surgeon who’s worked with WHO in Iraq and now is a trainer with the David Nott Foundation, teaching surgeons how to treat trauma patients in some of the most difficult circumstances imaginable.By World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe

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Are young people really the ‘problematic’ drinkers in the WHO European Region? 30:36

1+ y ago30:36

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Alcohol harms everyone and there is no safe limit to alcohol consumption when it comes to health. A new episode of the ‘Health in Europe’ podcast gives the mic over to young people who discuss the harms and policies that are needed with input from Dr Carina Ferreira-Borges, Programme Manager for Alcohol and Illicit Drugs, WHO European Office for th…

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Eliminating cervical cancer 21:33

1+ y ago21:33

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More than 30,000 women die from cervical cancer in the WHO European Region every year. But cervical cancer is a preventable disease and elimination of cervical cancer is within our reach. In this episode, we speak with Allison Ekberg, Advisor on Health Policy and hear interventions from Dr Nino Berdzuli, Director of the Country Health Programme at …

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