Voices In African Health
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Podcast Overview
<p><span>Voices in African Health is a podcast that explores how global health policies and decisions shape Africa’s health systems and communities. Each episode features conversations with experts, innovators, and leaders to connect global agendas with African realities and opportunities.</span></p>
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Publishing Since
10/2/2025
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Recent Episodes
April 16, 2026
What's Next in Health Journalism?
In this episode of Voices in African Health, host Sharon Quntai speaks with Sheriff Bojang, Deputy Political Editor at The Africa Report, and Ben Deighton, President of the World Federation of Science Journalists, about what comes next for health journalism in Africa. This discussion builds on the launch of the Africa Health Media Trends Report, which brought together insights from African journalists across the continent. The conversation reflects on the realities shaping health reporting today, from funding pressures and shifting global health priorities to the growing focus on issues like non-communicable diseases, mental health, and health financing. It also explores how journalists can better balance data with human-centered storytelling, and why continued collaboration between the media, health experts, and communicators is essential to ensure health stories are told accurately, responsibly, and in ways that truly connect with audiences.
February 4, 2026
Climbing Mt. Kenya After Cancer: Stories of Survival
In this episode of Voices in African Health, Sharon Quntai sits down with Benda Kithaka, a marketing professional turned health advocate, whose personal encounter with her sister’s cancer diagnosis ignited a 15-year mission to transform cancer care in Kenya. Benda shares the powerful story behind Kilele Health, an organization that focuses on survivorship and breaking the deep-seated stigmas surrounding chronic illness. Key Highlights: The Power of Survivorship: Benda recounts her sister’s journey through cancer and recovery—including the birth of her baby—which disproved the common myth that a cancer diagnosis is an automatic death sentence. The Kilele Challenge: Learn about the "Kilele Challenge," a flagship program where cancer survivors and caregivers summit Mount Kenya to demonstrate that there is life beyond cancer and to advocate for early detection. Demystifying Cancer Myths: Benda breaks down the three biggest misconceptions about cancer in Africa: that it is a single disease, that it is always incurable, and that treatment is always prohibitively expensive. Bridging the Care Gap: Discover how Kilele Health uses community navigators to help patients overcome barriers like transport, accommodation, and navigating health insurance systems. The Future of Tech in Health: A look at how AI and digital automation are being used to cascade scientific knowledge and streamline follow-up care for women in remote areas.
December 12, 2025
The Health-Peace Equation. Why Equity Starts with Leadership
In this episode of Voices in African Health, host Sharon Quntai welcomes Semiha Abdulmelik, an expert in Gender, Security, and Peacebuilding at the Open Society Foundation. They discuss the critical links between peace, governance, and health outcomes across Africa. Semiha provides a deep analysis of how inclusive leadership, especially women’s leadership, and the active engagement of faith and community organizations contribute to more equitable health systems. The conversation also addresses the challenges governments and institutions face in building resilient health systems during crises and outlines strategic approaches to redesign these systems for justice and inclusion. This episode offers valuable insights for professionals and policymakers committed to advancing health equity and peace across Africa.
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- What is Voices In African Health?
<p><span>Voices in African Health is a podcast that explores how global health policies and decisions shape Africa’s health systems and communities. Each episode features conversations with experts, innovators, and leaders to connect global agendas with African realities and opportunities.</span></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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