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AI in Healthcare: How Heidi Is Giving Doctors More Time with Patients. In this second episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference , host Claire Murigande speaks with Dr. Hannah Allen, the Chief Medical Officer at Heidi. Heidi is building an AI Care Partner to expand clinical capacity by supporting every stage of care delivery. In addition to its...

Challenges and Opportunities in Transforming Healthcare Delivery. In this first episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference , host Claire Murigande reconnects with Hal Wolf, the President and CEO of HIMSS. HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a non-profit organization with a strong commitment to advancing global healt...

Accountability and Responsible AI Governance in Healthcare. In this final episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Amanda Leal, the AI governance and policy specialist at HealthAI. HealthAI, the global agency for responsible AI in health, is an independent nonprofit organization that promotes equitable acc...

Utilising Existing Clinical Data for Gender-Specific Health Improvements. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's  special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Equal Care Founder & CEO Thao Nguyen. Equal Care is rewriting medicine with precision, equity and inclusion by certifying prevention, diagnostics, and treatments with sex...

The Future of Femtech and Why Women's Health Matters to All. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with pioneering tech founder Ida Tin, the Co-founder of Clue and the Founder of Femtech Assembly think tank. Ida explores the evolution of the Femtech sector since she coined the term in 2016. She e...

The Intersection of AI and Preventive Medicine Through The Lens of Women's Health. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's  special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Dr. Jérôme Bouaziz, the Co-founder & CEO of One Clinic. Dr. Bouaziz is a gynaecologist and entrepreneur. In this interview, he shares how his group, One Clinic,...

The Labyrinth of Endometriosis Diagnosis. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's  special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Julie Hanell, a business podcast host and an endometriosis patient. Julie candidly shares her personal journey with endometriosis, navigating the healthcare system. She highlights the importance for patient...

Challenging Healthcare Norms Through Women’s Experiences in Diabetes Management. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's  special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Dawn Adams, a seasoned midwife specialised in diabetes, pregnancy, and women's health. Dawn underscores the necessity of recognising the distinct physiological respons...

Transforming Brain Health Research To Bridge Gaps In Representation. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's  special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with neuroscientist, brain health and population health researcher, Dr. Sivaniya Subramaniapillai. Dr. Sivaniya discusses the necessity of considering not just sex and gender differenc...

Navigating the Intersection of Mental Health, Technology, and Social Justice. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's  special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with anti-racism leader coach, consultant & speaker Steve Gilbert. Steve's insights highlight the enduring challenges that persist within the realm of mental health, parti...

Unveiling the Challenges of Maternal Health for Black Women in Portugal. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's  special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Carolina Coimbra, a doula and activist for pregnancy and childbirth rights. Carolina is also the co-founder of SaMaNe, an association which aims to address the disparities in...

Reducing Bias In AI To Bridge The Gap In Healthcare Innovation. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's  special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Mariatheresa Kadushi, the Founder of Mobile Afya and the Co-founder of SheHer app. Mariatheresa is a visionary entrepreneur in the digital health space. In this interview, she shares h...

Innovation In Eye Care Access To Enhance Health Equity. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's  special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Piotr Kruszynski, the Founder & CEO of Feyenally. Feyenally is a med-tech company focusing on digital solutions related to eye examination, diagnostics and therapy. Their first product is...

Innovation In Early Breast Cancer Detection To Enhance Health Equity. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's  special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Alexander Antrobus, the CEO of Zedsen Ltd. Zedsen aims to bridge the gap in breast cancer screening accessibility and ensure that all women, irrespective of age or ethnicity, rec...

Advancing Digital Transformation To Pioneer Global Health Solutions. In this first episode of Narratives of Purpose's  special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Hal Wolf, the President and CEO of HIMSS. HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a non-profit organization with a strong commitment to advancing global...

In this episode of Narratives of Purpose, host Claire Murigande introduces a new series that originated from our participation as a media partner at the HIMSS Europe 2025 conference, a pivotal event in the digital health space held in Paris. We shall delve into the opportunities and challenges technological advancements bring in healthcare with interviews of health tech entrepreneurs, AI governanc...

Today's episode concludes our coverage of the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle. This final conversation comprehensively examines the pervasive issue of workplace burnout, revealing startling statistics that indicate as much...

In today's episode, we continue our coverage of the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle. This second conversation addresses the intersections of gender, ageism, and workplace dynamics, highlighting the challenges faced by olde...

Welcome to our three-part episode covering the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle. This first episode delves into the intricate relationship between workplace harassment, mental health, and organisational culture. The speaker...

In today’s episode, we conclude our “episode swap” series with an episode from the Labyrinth of the First Gen podcast hosted by Weyu Shameka. Weyu engages with first-generation individuals around the globe on her podcast, sharing their transformative journeys of natural-born pioneers. In this bilingual English and Spanish interview, Weyu speaks with Fidel a committed community activist from the Yu...

In today’s episode, we are continuing our “episode swap” series with an episode from the Global Health Pursuit podcast hosted by engineer turned social impact storyteller, Hetal Baman. On her podcast, Hetal tackles tough questions from the vast field of global health with a beginner's mindset. In this interview, Hetal speaks with Sona Shah the co-founder of Neopenda. Neopenda's mission is to devel...

Welcome back to a very special series of Narratives of Purpose. We will be doing things a little differently throughout this month in order to showcase even more unique stories of changemakers of people who are contributing to make a difference in society.  Our goal is simple: To amplify social impact by sharing individual journeys of ordinary people who are making an extraordinary impact wit...

Narratives of Purpose concludes its sixth season with an incredible conversation featuring Dr. Yaw Bediako, the CEO and co-founder of Yemaachi Biotech, a pioneering company focused on genomic cancer research in Africa. The discussion hosted by Claire Murigande takes us into Yaw's journey from academia to entrepreneurship. Yaw highlights the need for private sector involvement in funding scientific...

In this new episode of 'Narratives of Purpose', Ann-Marie de Lange joins host Claire Murigande to discuss the critical and often overlooked area of women's brain health research. Ann-Marie shares insights from her work as Principal Investigator at FemiLab, which studies factors affecting women's brain health using large-scale population data. With a background as a clinical psychologist and a focu...

In this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, Mariatheresa Samson Kadushi and Shamala Hinrichsen join host Claire Murigande to discuss the innovative app "SheHer" designed to advance women's health by providing accessible healthcare information and fostering a supportive community. Both Shamala and Mariatheresa emphasise the importance of centring women's dignity in healthcare, highlighting the...