Episode 02: Health is in the eye of the COLONISER
We discuss how eurocentrism influences healthcare systems around the world. We unpack the experiences of people of colour when seeking care, particularly that of the award winning, tennis champion,...
Episode 03 : I don’t want a random surgeon goofing around in my butt” – BBLs, beauty standards and health
Is butt enhancement surgery a global health concern? In this episode, we discuss the procedures, costs and possible complications of Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs). We highlight the reasons for...
Episode 04: Should Black people take the COVID-19 vaccine?
According to a survey conducted by the University College London, 64% of young, Black people in England were vaccine hesitant. This week, we discuss vaccine hesitancy in Black communities...
Episode 05 : Are you okay? The Youth Mental Health crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic
Today we are spilling our own tea! There has been an on-going mental health crisis amongst students at universities, which worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we...
Episode 06 : How much should you pay for your health?
Millions of people are pushed into extreme poverty simply because they pay large sums of money for healthcare. In this episode, we discuss the feasibility of universal health coverage,...
Episode 07 : Why you should NOT ignore traditional medicine
Many people across the world are thought to rely on traditional medicine for their primary health care needs. In this episode, we explore different definitions of traditional medicine and...
Episode 08 : Our warming, storming planet: let’s address the climate crisis
If the health care sector was a country, it would be the 5th largest emitter of carbon dioxide.” In this episode we emphasise why the climate change crisis is...
Episode 09 : Is the gender pay gap real? Gender inequities in health and why we need women leaders
It is estimated that women comprise nearly 70% of the global health and social workforce, yet they only hold about 25% of senior leadership roles. This week, we share...
Episode 10: Is digital health care the future?
Digital technologies are increasingly being used as health and care interventions worldwide. Many people own wearables such as Apple Watches that track vital health information and mobile health (mHealth)...
Episode 11 : You have budget for anti-terrorism, but could not prepare for a WHOLE PANDEMIC?
Coronaviruses had been a major concern as infectious agents with pandemic-causing potential, years before the COVID-19 pandemic. Advancements in DNA sequencing mechanisms can help us detect pathogens early and...
Episode 12: We will not settle for leftover vaccines – COVAX and vaccine access and equity
To date, it is estimated that in high- and upper-middle-income countries, 81% of the population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. However, in low-income countries,...
Episode 01: SHOULD YOU FREEZE YOUR EGGS? When will you marry? The misleading world of the fertility industry
In our first episode we discuss what gives us the global health ‘ick’ and dive into the misleading world of the fertility industry. We look into the pros and...