Global Health Matters

Jan 30 2025 45 ep. 36 mins 79
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A podcast on innovative & inspiring actions to achieve health for all

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Ability in disability from noma: neglected tropical diseases part 1

Jan 30 2025 28 mins  
"FAN MAIL - How does this episode resonate with you?"This two-part episode shines a light on the lived experiences of two remarkable individuals affected by NTDs. We explore firsthand how disability influences and affects their lives. In part 1, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with Mulikat Okanlawon, a survivor of noma in Nigeria and President of the Elysium Noma Survivors Association.

Dialogues: A conversation with Themrise Khan

Dec 03 2024 41 mins  
"FAN MAIL - How does this episode resonate with you?"In this episode of Dialogues, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with Themrise Khan, a Pakistani independent development professional and researcher with almost 30 years of experience in international development, aid effectiveness, gender and global migration. Themrise is also the co-editor of the book "White saviorism in international

We are here now: youth shaping global health

Nov 12 2024 35 mins  
"FAN MAIL - How does this episode resonate with you?"The world is witnessing its largest youth generation ever, with half of the global population under 30. A sustainable future hinges on the meaningful engagement of young people. In this episode, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with three charismatic young global health leaders. Inês Costa Louro is a first-year medical doctor from Por

Pockets of optimism: empowering youth to improve mental health

Oct 10 2024 34 mins  
"FAN MAIL - How does this episode resonate with you?"UNICEF estimates that 13% of adolescents live with a diagnosed mental health disorder, with depression and anxiety accounting for 40%. To explore the challenges surrounding the mental health of today’s youth, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with Jaime Young, a passionate youth leader, mental health advocate and family caseworker at

Can we eliminate malaria? Perspectives from two women leaders

Sep 10 2024 35 mins  
"FAN MAIL - How does this episode resonate with you?"Significant progress has been made towards a malaria-free world. Forty-three countries have successfully eliminated malaria, with Cabo Verde becoming the third African country declared malaria-free earlier this year. Africa, however, still continues to experience the highest share of the global malaria burden, with 94% of malaria

Dialogues: a conversation with Peter Hotez

Aug 13 2024 33 mins  
"FAN MAIL - How does this episode resonate with you?" “Dialogues” is a series from the Global Health Matters podcast where we bring you interviews featuring fresh perspectives on global health issues. The goal of each Dialogues episode is to break through the echo chambers that exist in global health through in-depth, thoughtful conversations. In this episode of Dialogues, host

50 years of developing global health leaders

Jun 03 2024 31 mins  
"FAN MAIL - How does this episode resonate with you?"We kick off season 4 of the Global Health Matters podcast with an episode that highlights the remarkable career journeys of two research leaders and the role of capacity development in their formation. Host Garry Aslanyan speaks with Wilfried Mutombo, the Head of Clinical Operations at the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative

Bonus episode: What’s behind your favourite podcast?

May 16 2024 27 mins  
"FAN MAIL - How does this episode resonate with you?"This bonus episode is slightly different as our Executive Producer and Host Garry Aslanyan changes seats with Senior Producer, Lindi van Niekerk, to look behind the scenes of the Global Health Matters podcast. Many of you, our listeners, were curious about what it takes to host and produce your favourite podcast. Producing a podc

Dialogues: a conversation with Kinari Webb

Apr 12 2024 33 mins  
"FAN MAIL - How does this episode resonate with you?"Dialogues is a new series from the Global Health Matters podcast where we bring you interviews featuring fresh perspectives on global health issues. The goal of each Dialogues is to break through the echo chambers that exist in global health through in-depth, thoughtful conversations. In this episode of Dialogues, host Garry Asla

Bringing health stories to the front page

Mar 26 2024 35 mins  
"FAN MAIL - How does this episode resonate with you?"In an age where misinformation and disinformation are valid threats to global health, reliable and trustworthy journalism is essential. In this episode, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with two health journalists who might tell the same story in different ways because of their respective audiences. Stephanie Nolen, the global health r