health security

 Ready for an eye-opening, mind-empowering podcast episode? We’ve got a special treat for you, and it’s not your usual hosts this time! 

In this episode of Break It Down, our very own Managing Director, Vivianne Ihekweazu, takes the mic to chat with the incredible Dr. Magda Robalo, a public health physician and former Minister of Health of Guinea-Bissau. Get ready for an insightful conversation about the critical role of a strengthened public health workforce in achieving Africa’s health security agenda.

This episode is a sneak peek into the upcoming Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) happening in Lusaka, Zambia, from November 27th to 30th. CPHIA is the place to be for leaders across the continent to reflect on health and science lessons and chart the way forward for stronger health systems in Africa. Nigeria Health Watch is proud to be an official media partner and will host two side events at the conference. So, what’s in store for you in this episode? 

They tackle why health security is crucial for Africa’s development, why a robust public health workforce is vital, and how women can break barriers to leadership. Plus, they explore the role of governments and communities in creating resilient health systems and promoting gender equality. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss, packed with valuable insights and a call to action. Tune in, be inspired, and join the movement for a healthier, more secure Africa.  #HealthSecurityHeroes

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How did Pakistan – that doesn't have the 'right to health' in its constitution – face the Covid crisis? What are the planned health programs in Government's pipelines? Usman Mushtaq, an advisor to the Ministry Of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (Pakistan) shares insights with us in the second episode of our podcast 'The Right'.

The Rights Podcast Series explores issues related to human rights in Pakistan. It is an initiative of the Centre for Human Rights (CHR) at the Research Society of International Law, Pakistan (RSIL), an independent, non-partisan think tank based in Pakistan. The Centre for Human Rights (CHR) is a dedicated Centre conducting research on international and domestic human rights issues, raising awareness and building State capacity in Pakistan.

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What happens when we become sick and how does good health rely on a strong system? On this episode we look at the challenges a young health system faces in a developing context. Our Adviser, Camilla Burkot interviews Dr Josh Francis, the Chief Investigator for the research project STRONG TL-  to talk about the health needs of Timor-Leste, superbugs that are not super and more on the STRONG TL projected funded by the Australian Aid program through the Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security. 

In June 2018 the US FDA approved the drug moxidectin for the treatment of River Blindness. How did this drug with no market and no chance of profit get through FDA approval? This podcast is a tale of two cities; two people on opposite sides of the world came together to produce a new drug to treat the disease. Mark Sullivan, Founder & Managing Director of Medicines for Global Health and John Reeder, the Director of the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases tell us how this orphaned drug came to be and how it will contribute to the elimination of River Blindness. 

Head of Centre, Robin Davies joins our pilot episode to talk about some of the work The Centre does. We also talk about our annual event - the Ruth Bishop Address. We leave you with the audio from the 2019 Address, presented by Professor Sharon Lewin. The audio was recorded at the venue and we apologise in advance for the low quality recording. 

IVCC CEO Dr Nick Hamon and consultants Dr Michael MacDonald & Vasanthan John Paul talk about innovative vector control tools, the market and regulatory landscape for these tools, and the importance of research and development to reduce malaria, dengue, Zika, and other mosquito-borne diseases. For more information visit our website.