Health Systems Lab is your go-to podcast for in-depth analysis and insights into the world of healthcare systems. We explore the latest innovations, challenges, and strategies shaping the future of global health. Join us as we interview industry leaders, dive into cutting-edge research, and unpack the complexities of healthcare delivery to create a more efficient and equitable system for all.
Discussion on AI based screening for lung cancer. Further readings; Batra et al. (2024) AI-based pipeline for early screening of lung cancer: integrating radiology, clinical, and genomics data. Lancet Regional SEA
17 Oct 2024
Eye care policy and diabetes in South Asia
Discussion on eye care policy among diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetic in South Asia. Further readings: Das et al. (2024) Health transition and eye care policy planning for people with diabetic retinopathy in south Asia. Lancet Regional SEA
17 Oct 2024
Lung cancer in Southeast Asia
Discussion on the lung cancer situation in Southeast Asia. Further readings: Noronha et al. (2024) Uniqueness of lung cancer in Southeast Asia. Lancet Regional SEA
17 Oct 2024
Universal Health Coverage in Pakistan
Discussion on the landscape of UHC in Pakistan. Further readings: Shaikh (2024) Universal health coverage in Pakistan: exploring the landscape of the health system, health seeking behaviours, and utilization of health services. Lancet Regional SEA
17 Oct 2024
Community health workers and blood pressure Nepal
Discussion on the impact of CHWs on reducing blood pressure and physical activity in Nepal. Further readings: Bhattarai (2024) Impact of a community health worker led intervention for improved blood pressure control in urban Nepal: an open-label cluster randomised controlled trial. Lancet Regional SEA
17 Oct 2024
Telemedicine and PHC in India
Discussion on telemedicine's role in primary health care in India. Further readings: Parthasarathi (2024) Exploring the potential of telemedicine for improved primary healthcare in India: a comprehensive review. Lancet Regional SEA
17 Oct 2024
Community health workers in South Asia
Discussion on the role of community health workers in the health systems in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Further readings: Shrestha et al. (2024) Strengthening primary health care through community health workers in South Asia
17 Oct 2024
Reorient health systems: PHC in South Asia
Discussion on how to reorient health systems towards PHC in South Asia including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Further readings: Perera et al. (2024) Reorienting health systems towards Primary Health Care in South Asia
17 Oct 2024
Compare health systems: Costa Rica v Ethiopia
Discussion on a comparison between health systems in Costa Rica and Ethiopia. Further readings:
Croke et al. (2020) The origins of Ethiopia’s primary health care expansion: The politics of state building and health system strengthening
Spigel et al. (2020) Implementing sustainable primary healthcare reforms: strategies from Costa Rica
17 Oct 2024
PHC in South Asia
Primary health care in South Asia including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Further readings: Prinja et al. (2024) The state of primary health care in South Asia
17 Oct 2024
Brazil unified health systems
Discussion on Brazilian health systems. Further readings:
Massuda et al. (2020) The Brazilian health system at crossroads: progress, crisis and resilience
Castro et al. (2019) Brazil’s unified health system: the first 30 years and prospects for the future
17 Oct 2024
Health systems compare: Brazil v Chile
Health systems comparison between Brazil and Chile. Further reading: Cerda et al. (2020) Comparison of the healthcare system of Chile and Brazil: strengths, inefficiencies, and expenditures
17 Oct 2024
Mexico health systems overview
Mexico health systems overview
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