Lessons from trailblazers across generations - History matters part 2
In the second of our history matters episodes suggested by you, our listeners, our two guests reflect on their personal experiences and engage in an intergenerational discussion on the evolution of se...
17 Juli 202335min
Clearing the air for a healthy future
This episode brings together two grassroots advocates for clean air who share country case studies from India and South Africa, explaining why it is impossible to have healthy people living on a sick ...
13 Juni 202336min
Decolonization, localization and WHO - History matters part 1
In this episode we explore the multifaceted history of global health and how the narratives borne out of colonization, geopolitical events, and national ownership of public health inform policy and pr...
9 Maj 202339min
Bonus episode: Podcasts for sparking conversations on global health
The growing popularity of podcasts as an innovative platform for sharing experiences and views on a wide range of topics was one of the inspirations for starting Global Health Matters. As engaging and...
31 Mars 202336min
Science and diplomacy for global health
How can scientists and diplomats work together to advance the global health agenda? Ilona Kickbusch, who founded the Global Health Centre at the Geneva Graduate Institute, reflects on her experience...
28 Feb 202334min
The promise and perils of future health technology
We kick off the new year with a conversation about new advances in technologies that are transforming public health practice. In this episode, we explore the promise and perils of artificial intellige...
24 Jan 202338min
Lifting the lid on corruption to cure health systems
Corruption is one of the most important barriers to implementing universal health coverage around the world; imagine what that world would look like! The subject of corruption in global health is ofte...
22 Nov 202245min
Celebrating 70 years of protecting the world: combating influenza now and in the future
The seasonal influenza virus, or flu as it is widely known, infects over a billion people a year, resulting in up to 650,000 respiratory deaths annually. For this Global Health Matters podcast epis...
18 Okt 202236min
