Global Health Pursuit

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Why are infants dying for preventable reasons? Is it really safe to 3D print organs and medical devices? Is Poverty Porn still a thing? What is Voluntourism and is it really that bad? What does storytelling have to do with taking a vaccine? The realm of Global Health is vast. The amount of challenges seems overwhelming. Where do we start? What does it take to be a humanitarian? Where do we donate our time and money to create the biggest impact? Hosted by engineer turned social impact storyteller, Hetal Baman, this podcast seeks to answer tough questions about the world from a beginners mindset. Real questions about real world issues, *without the fluff*. This is the Global Health Pursuit. New episodes every Tuesday!

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55. A Letter to My Listeners (A Season Finale)

Apr 02 2024 5 mins

The Global Health Pursuit is closing its first season. Make sure to subscribe to be the first to know when the second season launches. You won't want to miss it.Email me at [email protected] to get in touch in the meantime! :)__________________Support the PodcastClick here to send in a one-time or monthly donationThank you to our partners at CHIMUK: A sustainable and et

54. Reflecting on 1 Year of the Global Health Pursuit

Mar 26 2024 11 mins

Today, I'm setting aside the usual guest interview format to share my own experiences and insights as a global health podcaster. I announce a brief hiatus for my upcoming wedding (yay!) and tease the exciting lineup for the next season of the podcast! Reflecting on my travels and work in the medical device industry, I discuss the inequities in healthcare access and my drive to expl

53. From Apathy to Action: A Journey to Clean Water... One ATTA Time w/Sean Kappauf

Mar 19 2024 57 mins

A simple glass of water can change lives.Sean Kappauf is the inspirational figure behind the non-profit 'One ATTA Time', dedicated to tackling the global water crisis. Venturing from a place of personal apathy to launching a life-changing initiative, Sean takes us through his deeply personal journey that transformed his mission to care into actionable compassion. Sean shares how a

52. Rewind: Global Nutrition: Addressing Hidden Hunger and Stunting w/ Dr. Lora Iannotti

Mar 12 2024 26 mins

March is National Nutrition Month. Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, an annual nutrition education and information campaign is celebrated to focus on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.Since is it National Nutrition Month, I thought I'd rewind back to an eye-opening conversation all about food sec

51. The Cave: A Secret Underground Hospital and One Woman's Story of Resilience in Syria w/ Dr. Amani Ballour

Mar 05 2024 40 mins

War. bombings. Terror. Is history repeating itself? We see it happening all around the world. And today's episode is about resilience in the face of war. In this episode Dr. Amani Ballour, a Syrian pediatrician and activist discussesHer upbringing in a conservative Syrian communityHer path to becoming a doctor against societal expectationsand her intense experiences managing a

50. Re-Defining Ethical Healthcare: An Emergency Medicine Physician's Journey Through East Africa w/ Dr. Marc-David Munk

Feb 27 2024 52 mins

The Western healthcare system is full of rack rage, moral injury, and ethical crises. How can we redefine how physicians deliver healthcare to stay true to morality?In this episode, Dr. Marc-David Munk, an emergency medicine physician, shares his transformative experiences working with the Flying Doctors of East Africa. In this episode, Dr. Munk discusses:The moral challenges he fa

49. Using Engineering To Serve Humanity w/ Abe Wright

Feb 20 2024 43 mins

Can engineering create sustainable change in the world? In this episode of the Global Health Pursuit podcast, we speak with Abe Wright, co-founder and CTO of Design Outreach. We discuss Abe's transition from an engineer at J&J to leading a nonprofit focused on global health. Abe shares the story of the Life Pump, a reliable and sustainable water pump designed to alleviate pover

48. Can Education Solve Poverty?

Feb 13 2024 12 mins

Can breaking the glass ceiling of education shatter the cycle of poverty? Amidst the complex tapestry of global health and humanitarian efforts, this episode is a reflection of my conversation with Ajit George, Chief Operations Officer at Shanti Bhavan, and just my general thoughts and opinions about how poverty can be alleviated.Listen to the episode on Shanti Bhavan:Shanti B

47. Shanti Bhavan: Powering Young Minds While Breaking Generational Poverty w/ Ajit George

Feb 06 2024 47 mins

Imagine stepping into a world where education is the key that unlocks the shackles of generational poverty. Such is the reality for the students at Shanti Bhavan, where Ajit George, the Chief Operating Officer, has taken his father’s vision and helped turn it into a beacon of hope in rural India. Our conversation peels back the layers of this extraordinary school, revealing not j

46. Rewind: How Do Internally Displaced Persons Access Healthcare? w/ Elvis Ndansi

Jan 30 2024 47 mins

What does it mean to be internally displaced?Internally displaced persons and citizens of last mile communities often have to travel miles to receive the healthcare they need. After a mothers long trek to a medical center in Cameroon, Elvis Ndansi untied a dead baby from the mothers back. A baby who had passed due to preventable and treatable condition - Malaria. Having grown up in