Episode 12 Championing health equity in South Africa As the world commits to equitable access to medicines and vaccines, is this just on paper or a reality? In the case of COVID-19, as of early March 2022, 74% of those in high-income countries have been fully vaccinated, compared with just 11% of people in low-income countries. Can South Africa’s experience ... Show More
May 2022
Paths to a disease-free world: control, eliminate, eradicate
<p>What are the differences between the various paths to a disease-free world? Why are we pursuing eradication of some diseases while for others, control or elimination is the more realistic option?<br/> <br/>In this episode, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with three experts who answ ... Show More
42m 43s
Apr 2025
Let's Diagnose Global Health Today | Dr Slim Slama
<p>The CEO of the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), Dr Slim Slama, joins us on this episode of The afikra Podcast to give an in-depth look into the complexities and challenges facing global health today, including the rise of non-communicable diseases, the impact of urba ... Show More
47m 35s
Jun 2022
Working for Doctors Without Borders (MSF) with Dr Michael Malley
In this episode, Dr Micheal Malley gives us a very interesting perspective on global health issues, child health, and working with MSF. This episode is great for anyone - medical or non-medical - interested in global health and humanitarian work.
49m 31s
Nov 2023
#25 A week in the name of medicines safety – part 2
<p>To mark <a href='https://who-umc.org/medsafetyweek/'>#MedSafetyWeek</a>, which took place from 6–12 November, we’re releasing a special two-part episode on pharmacovigilance communication campaigns. In this second part, we hear from three #MedSafetyWeek veterans – Anne-Cécile ... Show More
33m 13s