120 Podcast

As we reach the final episode of our 120 Podcast Kenya series, we bring back four voices from different stages of Kenya’s developing paramedic profession to look beyond where we are today and ask: What could the future of EMS and paramedicine in Kenya look like? In this important conversation, we explore the infrastructure challenges affecting emergency response, workforce development and retentio...

Welcome back to the 120 Podcast. This is Part 2 and a continuation of last week’s episode in our series exploring “Redefining the Paramedic: Kenya’s Journey Toward Clinical Identity.” In this episode, “Building the Foundations of Emergency Care in Kenya,” we take a step back and look at the wider emergency care system — asking what is needed to create an accessible, sustainable and clinically capa...

In this episode, “Redefining Equity,” we explore what equity really means within Emergency Medical Services and paramedicine in Kenya. From access to quality prehospital care and educational opportunities to professional recognition, resources, regulation and the realities faced by communities and frontline providers, we ask whether the current EMS system is truly equitable — and what needs to cha...

Welcome back to the 120 Podcast – Kenya Series. In this special bonus episode, we’re joined by a guest who offers a unique perspective on the many different roles and opportunities available to paramedics in Kenya. Today, we’re joined by David Maxwell Migoti, a Kenyan paramedic, healthcare operations professional, clinical instructor and emergency preparedness practitioner, whose career spans fron...

Welcome back to the 120 Podcast Kenya Series. In this episode, we welcome two special guests who bring different perspectives to an important conversation about the future of paramedicine in Kenya. We are joined by George Amolo, Co-Founder and Acting President of the Paramedic Association of Kenya (TPAK), an advocate and strong voice for the professional development, recognition and regulation of...

Welcome back to the 120 Podcast Kenya Series. In our first episode, we got to know more about the acting president of The Paramedic Association of Kenya (TPAK) George Amolo and his journey into paramedicine. Today, we broaden the conversation with George to explore the current landscape of Emergency Medical Services and the paramedic profession in Kenya. From education and professional recognition...

Welcome back to the 120 Podcast. In the opening episode of the Kenya Series, we sit down with the Acting President of The Paramedic Association of Kenya (TPAK) George Amolo to discuss his journey into paramedicine, his experiences as a leader, the challenges he has faced, and his vision for the future of the profession. In recognition of International Paramedics Day and this year's theme, "Innovat...

120 Podcast focuses on speaking with healthcare professionals from around the world. offering insights into how other healthcare services operate, global leadership, and diverse subjects. This podcast miniseries obtained from the 120 compressions archive looks into empowering women in healthcare In this series of interviews, where we will speak accomplished women in various areas of healthcare. Wo...

120 Podcast focuses on speaking with healthcare professionals from around the world. offering insights into how other healthcare services operate, global leadership, and diverse subjects. This podcast miniseries obtained from the 120 compressions archive looks into empowering women in healthcare In this series of interviews, where we will speak accomplished women in various areas of healthcare. Wo...

120 Podcast focuses on speaking with healthcare professionals from around the world. offering insights into how other healthcare services operate, global leadership, and diverse subjects. This podcast miniseries obtained from the 120 compressions archive looks into empowering women in healthcare In this series of interviews, where we will speak with accomplished women in various areas of healthcar...

120 Podcast focuses on speaking with healthcare professionals from around the world. Offering insights into how other healthcare services operate, global leadership, and diverse subjects. This podcast miniseries obtained from the 120 compressions archive looks into empowering women in healthcare. In this series of interviews, where we will speak accomplished women from various areas of healthcare....

Melodie Kolmetz, MPAS, PA-C, EMT-P, CP-C, is a physician assistant and paramedic in the Rochester, New York area. She has been an EMS provider for over 30 years and a PA for over 25 years. She attended the Rochester Institute of Technology PA program where she received her BS in Physician Assistant Studies, Monroe Community College where she received an AAS in Paramedicine, and the University of N...