GE Vital Voices

How healthcare workers support their youngest patients. When a baby is born early, this can come with several complications and fears, for both parents and clinicians. To celebrate World Premature Day on 17 November, this episode looks at this important topic. Inci Candemir is a premature baby parent educator and the author of several books on the subject. She speaks to us about what both parents...

Women healthcare workers making their mark. While women professionals across the healthcare sector bring unique strengths and perspectives to the sector, they also face specific challenges. On this episode, we discuss this, and how to best support women in the industry. Belinda Ngongo is the founder of Pan African Women in Health (PAWH), an organization that connects female leaders in healthcare a...

A new generation has entered the industry. Every generation of doctors brings something new to the industry but also faces unique challenges. In this episode, we look at the lives of young healthcare professionals, including their expectations and experiences as they enter the industry. We speak to Professor Flavia Sekubuge, the Deputy Dean: Health Stakeholder Relations in the Faculty of Health Sc...

While the effects of Covid-19 on patients’ lungs are well publicised, the heart frequently suffers lasting impacts too. In this episode, we look at how the disease impacts the cardiovascular system, with a leading expert in the field. Prof Ntobeko Ntusi is a cardiologist and the Chair and Head of Medicine at the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital. He is the group lead for the Cape...

It takes a team to beat and treat Breast Cancer. Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women globally and so in this episode, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we take a look at the breast cancer diagnosis journey from mammograms to radiology to surgery from the point of view of healthcare providers. We talk to Dr Natalie Glade, Chief Mammographer at Helen Joseph Hospital, Dr Ne...

An episode honouring some of the pioneering women in healthcare working across Africa. In this special extended episode, Women at the Forefront, we profile three incredible female healthcare professionals working in South Africa and in Africa. We speak to them about their personal journeys, passion for their chosen field, and the challenge of building their own practice or business. Dr Aobakwe Sei...

A look into how the health system (particularly the public health system) Cancer continues to be one of the crucial issues in our South African healthcare system, and while a lot of policies are in place, there is still a lot to be improved. Zodwa Sithole from CANSA and Sandhya Singh from the National Department of Health discuss where the main challenges are and where there is room for improvemen...

Understanding how innovation improves the health system. Guests: Mark Stoez (GE Health) and Michelle Mulder (SA Medical Research Council) Innovations big and small in the healthcare system in South Africa and beyond change the game for practitioners and patients. In this episode, we look at how healthcare really gets better with GE Healthcare’s, Mark Stoez and Dr Michelle Mulder from the SA Medica...

A look at spatial healthcare equity in South Africa. Guests: Lungile Gamede (Rural Health Advocacy Project) Professor Shabir Moosa (Chiawelo Community Practice) Where you access healthcare in South Africa or where you work in the sector can have a large impact on your experience, from the available resources to the timing. In this episode of GE Vital Voices we speak to experts about what challenge...

When chronic illness care takes a backseat to Covid-19 Guests: Prof Andre Pascal Kengne (Director of the Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit at the South African Medical Research Council) Dr Peter Delobelle (Chronic Disease Initiative for Africa at the University of Cape Town) While the focus of the healthcare system over the last year has been on the Covid-19 pandemic, hundreds of thousands o...

A look at healthcare worker mental health in South Africa. Guests: Dr Zolelwa Sifumba (global health advocate) Dr Lerato Khatle (founder of YoungMD) Healthcare workers give so much of themselves daily to their work, and face pressures on their mental, not just physical health and wellbeing. In this episode of GE Vital Voices we speak to experts about why these challenges exist, and what we can do...

Conversations for an essential Public Healthcare sector. GE knows the Public Healthcare Sector is vital to the survival of millions of people. But what is vital to theirs? This is the urgent question underpinning GE Vital Voices - a series of podcasts that aims to give a voice and platform to the critical issues facing the Public Healthcare Sector and the people that are changing it, both on the f...