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Hosted by Joseph Harris, the Global Health Politics podcast features intimate, one-of-a-kind conversations with leading scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and activists working on critical issues in global health.

Every year, around 5 million individuals die due to various types of injuries like road accidents, burns, falls, or violence. Shockingly, 90% of these deaths occur in low- or middle-income countries (LMICs). Moreover, even for those who survive these injuries, disability rates are quite high, with around 40-50% of people being unable to work or disabled post-injury. To address this issue, the World Health Organization has called for the establishment of strong health systems that provide quality care to people who are injured to prevent death and disability. However, there is a lack of ...

Global Health Conversations explores the most important topics in the worlds of public health, medicine, science and development. From infectious diseases to scientific career paths and healthcare policy, Global Health Conversations are nuanced discussions covering topics impacting global public health with informed and researched positions. Guests share their stories, research findings, and solutions to some of the most pressing health challenges facing our world today. Join the conversation. Read more: https://globalhealthwriter.com/2023/03/13/...

A podcast about the unspoken realities of global health in Africa and the world

Welcome to Global Voice, a weekly podcast that interviews frontline healthcare workers from around the world. Hosted by Malick Gaye, each episode introduces a new healthcare worker who is challenging health disparities in their communities. Often working in active conflict zones or areas with little-to-no access to medical care, our guest's lifesaving work will provide you a new perspective to global health challenges.

Why are infants still dying from preventable causes? How do national security policies impact the health of immigrants and refugees? What is voluntourism and can it harm the communities we intend to serve? The field of global health is vast, and the challenges can feel overwhelming. But learning about it shouldn’t be. Whether you're taking the first steps in the field of global health, a seasoned public health professional, or simply seeking inspiration from the stories of remarkable leaders, this podcast is for you. Discover how inspiring leaders are combating global poverty, bringing clean...

Foreign Affairs’ Deputy Managing Editor Stuart Reid interviews the new director-general of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Sebastian Harris, the founder of globalseducer.com and author of Rise of the Phoenix: How to Get the Hottest Girls in a World That Wants You to Fail shares his experience picking up girls in dozens of countries on five different continents. If you struggle with approach anxiety, fear of women, fear of rejection, and the popular "what should I say next" syndrome, Sebastian's daily 10-minute rants about pickup and seduction will change your life. It doesn't matter if you want a girlfriend, friends with benefits relationships, or if you want to travel the world and seduce a new breathtaking young...

"Trump Administration Puts U.S. At a Crossroad for Global Health Aid" is from the December 19, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Donald G. Mcneil Jr. and narrated by Kristi Burns.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An inspiring personal story of redemption, second chances, and the transformative power within us all, from the founder and CEO of the nonprofit charity: water. At 28 years old, Scott Harrison had it all. A top nightclub promoter in New York City, his life was an...

The Global Gratitude Show After graduating from American University in Washington, DC, with BA’s in Political Science and International Studies, Tania Anderson was hired as an international flight attendant by the iconic Pan American World Airways which set her on a course to explore the world’s continents. After Pan Am’s bankruptcy, Tania’s airline career expanded even more, to fly VIP charters, the White House press corps, convicts, film crews, refugees, military personnel, religious pilgrims, and medical transplant teams…..”everything” Tania admits, “Except rendition flights...

Abortion pills have made safe abortion possible for millions of people around the world, even in the most restrictive circumstances. Sydney Calkin illustrates the profound, transformative promise of these pills—which are safe, effective, and responsible for a sharp decline in maternal mortality. This timely book demonstrates that the widespread practice of self-managed medication abortion makes it more difficult for countries to enforce oppressive abortion laws and less willing to do so.

Dedicated to informing policy, practice, and research concerning behavioral health, social justice, and well-being. Hosted by Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice.

Welcome to Rights Not Charity. This podcast series is about a big idea—ensuring everyone has enough food; not as a charitable gift, but as a fundamental human right. We’re bringing you provocative thinking about how to shorten the line at food banks instead of feeding the need for them.

Can a single spark of care ignite change? Meet the incredible people spanning ten different countries who've come together virtually to share stories of radically transforming global mental health. Mental health is one of the most pressing issues of the modern world. The challenges in the field are aplenty, and it might often feel, that we're barely making progress. The heartening news is that there are a whole range of incredible people working in mental health at all levels of the system, across diverse thematic areas, to make an impact. Find out what has kept them motivated to continue ...

Why This Podcast?This podcast is dedicated to exploring mental health and wellness through an international lens, fostering conversations that connect us across cultures.Mental health is a universal experience, yet every culture approach wellness, balance, and healing differently. As someone deeply passionate about mental health and personal well-being, I have always been fascinated by how people worldwide navigate their emotional, psychological, and spiritual health. Through traveling, meeting new people, and experiencing different cultures, I’ve learned that there’s no single approach to...

Indigenous naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers pairs evidence-based research with traditional healing modalities, addressing modern health problems and medical processes Modern medical science has finally caught up to what traditional healing systems have known for centuries. Many traditional...

The new world of results-driven aid that could put an end to extreme poverty Drawing on 2 decades covering global development as editor in chief of Devex, Raj Kumar explores how nontraditional models of philanthropy and aid are empowering the world’s poorest people to make progress. Old aid...

In Voices of Change, a group of Canada’s most accomplished young environmentalists outline bold visions for how we can fight climate change and create a sustainable way of living. The twelve essays in Voices of Change, by fifteen inspiring youth leading the climate change movement in Canada...

Rich Clarke spent years feeling ashamed of his sexuality. Now he meets others who, for many different reasons, kept theirs hidden - and asks why. From Olympic icon Dame Kelly Holmes to a Zimbabwean refugee and a former Conservative MP, these are unflinching stories of secrecy, shame, and survival. Forget the rainbow-washed headlines... coming out isn't always safe, or even possible. Across 12 gripping episodes, Rich explores the emotional cost of hiding who you are, and what it takes to finally live your truth. Raw, heartfelt, and long overdue. These voices are done hiding. 🎧 Subscribe now ...