MedTec Africa (formerly MedxTek Africa) is a podcast that showcases digital health and health technology innovations from across Africa, and aims to highlight the potential impact of these innovations on healthcare in the region. The podcast provides insights and perspectives on a variety of topics related to digital health and technology, and seeks to foster a dialogue about the role of these tools in improving health outcomes in Africa.
Created and hosted by Dr. Sam Oti, an African public health physician and digital health enthusiast, based in Nairobi.
Towards authentic institutional allyship by global health funders
This is the podcast version of Dr. Oti's article titled "
Towards authentic institutional allyship by global health funders" published in PLOS Global Public Health on March 18, 2022. Link to the full article is here:
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0003024 (https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0003024)
Please note that this podcast version was generated using Google's NotebookLM (https://notebooklm.google/). It does contain some minor inaccuracies and mispronunciations.
This podcast is not part of the now ended MedxTek Africa series.
27 Oct 2024TRANSCRIPT
Ep55 - An end-to-end clinical support system for health facilities in low-resource settings
Today marks a special milestone as we release the final episode of MedxTek Africa! After 4 incredible seasons, 55 episodes, and being streamed in 96 countries worldwide, we’re closing this chapter with full hearts and immense gratitude.
To all the amazing guests who shared their wisdom and stories, thank you for enriching each episode with your unique insights. You made this journey more impactful than we could have ever imagined.
And to our listeners, your continued support from all corners of the globe has been the true driving force behind this project. Your feedback, engagement, and enthusiasm have been inspiring, and we couldn’t have done this without you.
Here's to the conversations that have sparked growth, connection, and inspiration. While MedxTek Africa is coming to an end, the lessons and community we’ve built will live on.
Thank you for being a part of this journey. Stay tuned for what’s next!
Now, enjoy this amazing episode with Niek Versteegde (https://www.linkedin.com/in/niek-versteegde-4b236320/), Founder/CEO of GOAL 3 and one of the brains behind the IMPALA system. This system is a smart data-driven technology that helps clinical health workers to analyze patient data more effectively, detect trends in vital signs, and identify patients at high risk. This enables them to provide better care and manage patients more efficiently, without increasing their workload. For more info visit: https://www.goal3.org/ (https://www.goal3.org/)
MedxTek Africa was produced and hosted by Dr. Sam Oti (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti/), and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica2ojiambo/). If you have any thoughts on this episode, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn.
Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast series has been distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.
29 Sept 2024TRANSCRIPT
Ep54 - A game-changing device for moms on their breastfeeding journey
In this episode, we chat with Sahar Jamal (https://www.linkedin.com/in/saharjamal/), CEO and founder of Maziwa. Her company developed the Wema Breast Pump --a portable, battery-operated, and wireless device that enables women to express breastmilk discreetly at work or in a public space. The pump is more affordable than other options, targeting low-income women who often lack access to breast pumps or lactation support. For more information visit: https://maziwabreastfeeding.com/ (https://maziwabreastfeeding.com/)
MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr. Sam Oti (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti/), and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica2ojiambo/). If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you’d like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn.
Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.
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Towards authentic institutional allyship by global health funders
Published 30 Oct 2024 · Transcript excerpt
[…] That's exactly what Dr. Odi is highlighting, and it speaks to this deeper issue of the invisibilization of southern capacity, to borrow a term, from Chorani et al. Essentially, we're ignoring existing expertise and reinforcing this idea that the global south needs to be saved by the global north. And this feeds into that harmful narrative that corruption is somehow more prevalent in the global south. which further justifies funneling money to northern institutions while overlooking similar issues closer to home. Right. It's this selective focus that Dr. Odi is challenging. He's calling for a fundamental shift in how we think about partnership expertise and ultimately who gets to decide how global health resources are allocated. […]
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