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- Date:January 17, 2022Episode Details:
80% of all deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) happen in lower-and middle-income countries. The story of NCDs in these parts of the world is not merely one of health inequality and hardship – it is also a story of hope, innovation, and the people pushing for better health against all odds. This episode explores the challenges that demand creativity in their approach, and the visionaries who are working with what they have to make lasting change.
Join journalist Julie Macdonald as she talks to the people who live and breathe healthcare: Lea Kilenga, executive director of Africa Sickle Cell Organization; Israel Bimpe, director Africa Go to Market, Zipline; and Phangisile Mtshali, director of Africa programs for the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation.
- Date:January 31, 2022Episode Details:
What do your smart devices connect you to? Beyond connecting with friends, technology holds the potential to connect communities to vital healthcare services, particularly in countries with a high concentration of non-communicable disease diagnoses. But incorporating this technology into a health system comes with the unique challenges posed by each country – from geographical terrain, availability of data, and even the trust of its’ citizens.
Join journalist Julie Macdonald in conversation as she discusses the future of technology in healthcare with Dr. Conrad Tankou, founder of GIC Health; James Musick PhD, global head of personalised healthcare, Roche; and Imodoye Abioro, founder of Healthbotics (Lagos).
- Date:February 14, 2022Episode Details:
What is the link between health and wealth? This episode of the Accelerating Health podcast dives into the economics of our health, why investing in people matters, and how existing gender gaps can be compounded by non-communicable diseases.
Tune in to hear Julie Macdonald, journalist, discuss the economics of health with Sir George Alleyne, director emeritus, PAHO; and Prof Bina Agarwal, professor of development economics and environment at the University of Manchester, UK and former director at the Institute of Economic Growth.
- Date:February 28, 2022Episode Details:
Children need to be seen and heard when it comes to their health. Non-communicable diseases affect many young people across the world – so the importance of early intervention and education is crucial for a future generation of healthy adults. This episode looks at the tools and ways we can engage and care for our youngest citizens.
This episode is hosted by consultant paediatrician and presenter Dr Ravi Jayaram, who dives into discussion with Joab Wako, founder of Transplant Education (Kenya), Anita Bulindi, who lives with Type 1 diabetes; and Dr. Adeline Edgal, chief scientific officer at Novartis Sub-Saharan Africa (Ghana).
- Date:March 13, 2022Episode Details:
Gender, identity, sexuality and racial inequity are some of the vitally important conversations that are coming to the fore in healthcare. As awareness grows of the variation disparities in people’s lived experiences, it’s time to discuss how noncommunicable diseases are experienced, treated, and managed across different sections of society.
Consultant paediatrician and presenter Dr Ravi Jayaram returns to the show to lead this electric conversation between Sheila Tlou Motswana, co-chair of the Nursing Now Global Campaign and Global HIV Prevention Coalition; Midnight Poonkasetwattana, executive director of APCOM; and Dr Anthony Yanni, Senior Vice President and Head of Patient Centricity at Astellas.
- Date:March 28, 2022Episode Details:
Crises, conflict, and climate change make treating chronic conditions incredibly challenging - not to mention that treatments are often side-lined by more ostensibly pressing problems. As many of us try to make sense of the ongoing conflicts and natural disasters affecting lives across our increasingly fragile world, explore how people are striving to build resilient healthcare systems for those most vulnerable.
Having done military service in Bosnia, medical doctor, presenter and journalist Dr Saleyha Ahsan brings her expertise to this conversation. Listen as she talks to Lilian Kiapi, director-
health country support at International Rescue Committee; Mia Atoui, president & co-founder of Embrace Lebanon; and Hector Castro, head of policy Latin America, Roche.
- Date:April 28, 2021Episode Details:
Mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance abuse are one of the main causes of the overall disease burden worldwide. Yet, mental health services – like those of other non-communicable diseases – can be frequently under-funded and under-resourced in many countries on every continent.
Join award winning journalist Marverine Cole in discussion with Dr. Victor Ugo (Senior campaign officer for United Global Mental Health), Dr. Dirk Teuwen (VP of corporate societal responsibility for UCB) and Hauwa Ojeifo (Founder & executive director of She Writes Women) as we discuss the matters of the mind.
- Date:May 5, 2021Episode Details:
What are the real challenges and costs of cancer? Join journalist Julie MacDonald as she explores the economic and socio-economic costs, as well as the innovative solutions that are being put in place to treat one of the world’s most complex, challenging and expensive diseases.
Julia MacDonald is joined by Dr. Susan Henshall (CEO of City Cancer Challenge), Dr. Githinji Gitahi (CEO of Amref Health Africa) and Dr. Patricia Doykos (Director, Bristol Myers Squibb).
- Date:May 12, 2021Episode Details:
Many people in low- and middle-income countries share similar stories of receiving late stage diagnoses. Stigma can often be a factor that contributes to a delay in individuals seeking healthcare services, but it is not limited to patients – it can also impact healthcare providers and result in low rates of screening for preventable or treatable diseases. Overcoming stigma and changing cultural norms can support the delivery of quality healthcare and result in better health outcomes for patients.
Join award-winning journalist Marverine Cole in discussion with Matej Kosir (director, NGO Utrip Institute), Diana Gettens (global advisory committee member, Our Views, Our voices) and Joshua Makubu (politician and project coordinator, Ghana Federation for Disability).
- Date:May 19, 2021Episode Details:
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recently said, “You can’t fight a fire blindfolded.” To fight the Covid-19 pandemic, or any health crisis, we need to know how big the problem is. Data can help paint a picture to understand the scale of a health problem and chart a course forward for response. Data can also help us monitor how trends are changing around the world, and what programs and interventions are most successful. In this episode, we’ll seek to better understand how data and information-sharing can help communities address NCD prevalence and risk factors.
Join Marverine Cole, award winning journalist, in discussion with to Jeremy Veillard, senior health specialist for World Bank, and Dr. Sanjeev Arora, founder and director for Project ECHO.
- Date:May 26, 2021Episode Details:
How can we prevent NCDs rather than cure them? What factors can be caught early and how can that improve health outcomes? How can health systems in low- and middle-income countries address current disease burdens while preventing future cases? This episode will look at biological, behavioural and socio-economic factors that can help prevent NCDs, and what policies and strategies could be implemented to support prevention.
Join Dr Ravi Jayaram in conversation with Georges Jabre, regional director for Servier, Dr. Eva Njenga, chairman for Kenya Medical Practitioners, and Dr. Edward Kariithi, project coordinator for PATH.
This podcast was produced for Access Accelerated by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions.
- Date:June 2, 2021Episode Details:
NCDs don't just affect health, they are major drivers of poverty and inequality worldwide. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these inequities have only grown as those living with NCDs may be at greater risk. This episode will explore the role the public and private sectors play in addressing NCDs – and health at large. Who needs to have a seat at the table and how can we work together to ensure equitable, high-quality care for all?
Join Dr Ravi Jayaram in conversation with Nicole Kayode, founder of Medixus, Katharina Geppert, Country Manager Vietnam at Takeda, and Dr Fifa Rahman, Civil Society Representative to the WHO on the Global COVID-19 Response.
This podcast was produced for Access Accelerated by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions.
- Date:June 9, 2021Episode Details:
What happens to people living with NCDs during a global pandemic? We’ll look at how disruptions in care may prove more deadly than the virus itself and how investments in infrastructure, policy and capacity needed to manage infectious diseases can also support the response to chronic conditions long-term.
Join Julie MacDonald in conversation with Katie Dain, CEO of NCD Alliance, Dr. Evan Lee, Eli Lilly and Company's vice president of global health programs and access, and Teresa Graham, head of global product strategy at Roche.
This podcast was produced for Access Accelerated by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions.
