Taking Into Account

Sep 22 2020 9 ep. 59 mins 2
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Taking into Account is a space that explores and dissects contemporary issues from multiple perspectives. In our first instalment we simplified the science around COVID-19 and amplified the socio-economic issues in African Communities. In the second instalment, we discussed the socio-cultural impact of AI in African countries and spoke to policy experts to suggest solutions.

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Season One Trailer

Aug 05 2020 1 mins  
This is the trailer for Season One of Taking Into Account, hosted by Desnor Nicole and Rutendo Chabikwa. Taking Into Account is a production of Tedoex Media House.Follow Desnor Nicole:Instagram: @desnornicoleTwitter: @DesnorCWebsite: desnornicole.comFollow Rutendo ChabikwaTwitter and Instagram: @tedoexFollow Tedoex Media House:Instagram and Twitter: @tedoexmediaWebsite: www.tedoexm

001: COVID-19 and Scicomm w/ Abdullahi Tsanni

Aug 10 2020 64 mins  
The dissemination of information about COVID-19 has been one of the key cornerstones in managing the spread of the virus. In this episode we explore COVID-19 and Science Communication with Abdullahi Tsanni, a science journalist from Nigeria.Links: African Science Literacy Network: https://www.africanscilit.org/AfricaArXiv: https://info.africarxiv.org/ALA Student Initiative: https:/

002: COVID-19 and Gender w/ Everjoice Win

Aug 10 2020 83 mins  
COVID-19 is not just a disease that has changed how we think about scientific issues, but it has also further revealed the broken socio-political structures in our society. In this episode we evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on Gender with Everjoice Win, a Zimbabwean feminist and Professor of Practice at the Center for Gender Studies at SOAS. Links: Article for Just Associates by Ev

003: COVID-19 and Drug Discovery w/ Derek Lowe

Aug 10 2020 84 mins  
As new science emerges—informing our understanding of the mode of transmission, the viral structure, the target and the mechanism of action—science communication plays a crucial role in informing public health policies as well as the public’s behavior. In this episode we explore COVID-19 and Drug Discovery with Derek Lowe, a medicinal chemist and author of the drug discovery

004: COVID-19 and the Global Public Health System w/ Bryan Mukandi

Aug 17 2020 79 mins  
The global COVID-19 pandemic has shown how the public health system does not consist only of health service providers, but rather - it is affected by and consists of all other socio-political services. In this episode, featuring Bryan Mukandi, we explore how COVID-19 has affected immigration discourse, the impact of the pandemic on indigenous communities, and how society decides wh

005: COVID-19 and Diagnostics w/ Christian Happi

Aug 24 2020 61 mins  
Diagnostics is an integral part of Public Health management and Drug Discovery. As SARS-COV-2 exponentially spreads through communities across the world, there has been a concerted effort by scientists to develop an effective testing kit. In this episode, we sit down with Dr Christian Happi, a molecular biologist and director of the African Center of Excellence for Genomics of Infe

006: COVID-19 and Telehealth w/ Munyaradzi Hoto

Aug 31 2020 34 mins  
The global COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for effective telehealth services that are effectively integrated with already existing systems and are easily accessible. In this episode we sit down with Munyaradzi Hoto. Munyaradzi is the founder of Text Aid, a digital product that aims to improve the provision of health insurance in developing countries, Text Aid provides re

007: COVID-19 and Access to Justice w/ Tinatswe Mhaka

Sep 14 2020 59 mins  
COVID-19 has shown how different issues are connected, and how one injustice exposed another. This episode covers the global pandemic and its gendered implications on access to justice. We speak to Tinatswe Mhaka who is the founder of Feminist Voices Zimbabwe, and a women’s rights lawyer. Her focus is digital storytelling and community outreach in order to tackle access to justic

008: COVID-19 and Education w/ Vanessa Chilunda and Farai Munjoma

Sep 22 2020 63 mins  
One of the key components in managing the spread of COVID-19 has been limiting physical interactions. At the onset of the pandemic, establishments including businesses and schools were promptly shut down and evacuated in order to curb the spread of the virus. As cases continue to rise with no approved treatment or vaccine, communities have struggled to figure out the best strategy