An audio show for health practitioners, patients and the public, which aims at using their stories to humanize healthcare, so that practitioners remain relevant to give patient-centred care, patients are treated with dignity, and the general public can embrace healthy lifestyles through shareable, memorable, and relatable stories.
Vital Signs with Chidindu Mmadu-Okoli
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An audio show for health practitioners, patients and the public, which aims at using their stories to humanize healthcare, so that practitioners remain relevant to give patient-centred care, patients are treated with dignity, and the general public can embrace healthy lifestyles through shareable, memorable, and relatable stories.
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March 18, 2021
VSP 10: Portion or Poison? Understanding How Drugs Work and the Dangers of Abuse
<p>Drug abuse is first and most importantly, an issue of public health concern, especially among young people. With several socioeconomic factors which compound to reduce the quality of life in Nigeria, people often settle for cheaper drugs without proper diagnosis. Sometimes drugs are used for the wrong purposes. Other times, doses of drugs like antimicrobials ara not completed by users.</p> <p>On the 23rd of December, 2020, I decided to engage with an expert who understands the science of how drugs work and are made to help dissect this issue of drug abuse, the process of making certain drugs so that listeners can understand the dangers of abusing common, over-the-counter medicines in Nigeria.</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/BusayoProf">Professor Busayo Olayinka</a> is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Microbiology at the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. We both are 2019 Science Communication Fellows of the African Science Literacy Network. Our conversation is simply out of the passion to see that the people around us make conscious, healthy choices through the safe use of medicines.</p> <p>Got questions on this episode? Ask or engage with me on Twitter, <a href="https://twitter.com/iamchidindu">@iamchidindu</a> or send a mail to chidindu.mo@gmail.com. Do not forget to share this episode with friends and loved ones in your network.</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>
May 5, 2020
VSP09: Beyond The Headlines- News and Health Literacy for Nigerian Citizens with Buchi Onyegbule
<p>It often starts with a forwarded post on Whatsapp, then it makes its way to Twitter, Facebook and all the other social/online/offline platforms. Just as in the days of the Ebola Virus Disease in 2014, lots of Nigerians still underestimate the harm that unverified news can cause. Fake news with the most salacious clickbait headlines gradually spread like wildfire. We still have people who believe what is too good to be true. Only a few Nigerians pause to check and verify. Sadly, even when we discover the lies and loopholes and the headline-and-body-of-text discordance in most stories, they would have spread too far for a "media fire service" to contain. With COVID-19, our weakened levels of news and health literacy in Nigeria are gradually revealed. It is no longer news, that we are not just battling and distancing from a pandemic, we are also battling infodemics and distancing from fake news, negatively-inciting clickbait headlines and the after-effects to these narratives.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode of The Vital Signs podcast, I had a mind-blowing conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/buchionyebule">Buchi Onyegbule</a>: a broadcast journalist, former host of The Morning Mojo at WEFM 106.3 Abuja, FCT and currently the Head of African Operations at Narrative4 Inc. In this conversation, Buchi shares very practical lessons and insights on:</p> <ul> <li>Why we have lots of <strong>click-bait headlines</strong> in the Nigerian news industry</li> <li>The harm(s) that doctored (health) stories can cause us as a nation.</li> <li>Practical steps that <strong>Nigerians </strong>should take to identify fake health news and stories driven by propaganda to incite negative emotions and actions.</li> <li>The roles of <strong>media </strong>professionals and media houses in creating credible stories</li> <li>The various measures that the <strong>government </strong>can take in ensuring proper news literacy</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>To connect with Buchi Onyegbule, please reach out on <a href="https://twitter.com/buchionyebule">Twitter </a>with the handle <a href="https://twitter.com/buchionyebule">@buchionyebule</a></p> <p>Got questions? Please tweet at me on <a href="https://twitter.com/iamchidindu" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@iamchidindu</a><strong> </strong>or send a mail with the subject “VSP” or “Vital Signs Podcast” to chidindu.mo@gmail.com. <br> Join the community of health providers and health enthusiasts. Beyond The Couch Africa with the link <a href="https://bit.ly/beyondthecouchafrica" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/beyondthecouchafrica</a>.</p> <p>Please, do not forget to share with anyone who needs to learn from this.</p>
March 30, 2020
VSP08: Tackling The COVID-19 Pandemic In Nigeria Through Government and Citizens' Response
<p>Today, Monday, the 30th day of March 2020, I had a great time rubbing minds with Obum Mekowulu live from the studios of Alpha Radio 106.5 FM, Nnobi, Anambra State, where we had crucial conversations on <strong>Tackling Coronavirus Pandemic In Nigeria: Government and Citizens' Response</strong></p> <p>My narrative arc was structured around building sustainable healthcare systems and Nigeria's National Action Plan for Health Security.</p> <p>Thankful to Mr <a href="https://web.facebook.com/ebubechukwuzuluoke.brown?__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARCCsfUvmRh8e_C99YvPVV6lJx4IVeamC6c_sofIbrEewZQy6iUg3Q5KXTb0jfNyt4RnhDYxDA6_Klq4&fref=mentions" title="Ebubechukwuzuloke Brown">Ebubechukwuzuloke Brown</a>, who had asked that I be engaged in this conversation.</p> <p>I feel honoured to be sounding this gong of <a href="https://web.facebook.com/hashtag/preventepidemicsnaija?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG">#PreventEpidemicsNaija</a> and highlighting the importance of implementing the <a href="https://web.facebook.com/hashtag/naphs?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG">#NAPHS</a> strategy document at all levels, for a healthy nation.</p> <p>Got questions? Please tweet at me on <a href="https://twitter.com/iamchidindu" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@iamchidindu</a> or send a mail with the subject “VSP” or “Vital Signs Podcast” to chidindu.mo@gmail.com. <br> Join the community of health providers and health enthusiasts. Beyond The Couch Africa with the link <a href="https://bit.ly/beyondthecouchafrica" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/beyondthecouchafrica</a>.</p> <p>Please, do not forget to share with anyone who needs to learn from this.</p> <p>We. Keep. Pushing.</p>
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