PHTRI Podcast

In this episode Dr Sandra Husbands, Director of Public Health of City and Hackney, interviews Professor Kevin Fenton (CBE) about his three decade career in public health. The discussion covers his globe-trotting journey, his rise to public prominence during the COVID pandemic and his brand of authentic leadership.

In this episode we speak to Victoria Ekanoye and David Ayeni,  the host and the director of new documentary Shades of Survival , about the topic of black women and breast cancer.

Nurullah Turan and Taylan Sahbaz both came to the UK as immigrants from Turkey in the early 90s, and have been working to support their communities for most of their adult lives. In this episode we discuss the unique history and challenges of this relatively recent migrant community.

In this episode Adeola Agbebiyi talks to Jason Stretlitz about his new book Same Storm, Different Boats, which details battling the COVID pandemic during his time as the Director of Public Health for the London Borough of Newham.

In this episode Lee Pinkerton interviews Marc Thompson, lead commissioner for the London HIV Prevention Program. As well as sharing findings from their latest report, Marc discusses the double stigma of being a Black gay man with HIV, and what we can learn from high profile cases like those of Magic Johnson and Fela Kuti. The London HIV Prevention Programme (LHPP) is a city-wide initiative commiss...

Professor Chinegwundoh’s shares his early career challenges, as well as highlighting his ground-breaking research on prostate cancer disparities in Black men, linking genetic and environmental factors.  Perhaps most importantly he discusses how lifestyle, diet and sexual activity can influence a man’s prostate cancer risk.

Dr. Sharmin Shajahan shares her extensive experience in public health, including her early work in Tower Hamlets and her PhD research on access to health services for Bangladeshi cardiac patients. Dr. Shajahan also discusses her current roles as Deputy Director at Voice for Change England, and co-chair of the London Bangladeshi Health Partnership, addressing health disparities like diabetes and ca...

In this episode guests Jabeer Butt, Chief Executive of the Race Equality Foundation, and Tracy Bignall highlight the Race Equality Foundation's work, as it pertains to the Institute of Health Equity (IHE) recommendations on health inequalities.  The guests discuss the co-production of detailed recommendations that aim to be actionable and impactful in reducing racial health disparities in Lond...

Dr. Amanda Simon and Tracey Bignall discuss the Race Equity Maturity Index (REMI) Introducing the REMI: A Tool for Advancing Race Equity in Public Health In this episode of the Public Health Tackling Racism and Inequality podcast, host Adeola Agbebiyi explores the Race Equity Maturity Index (REMI) alongside guests Dr. Amanda Simon and Tracey Bignall. Dr. Simon and Bignall detail the origins and de...

In the latest installment of our podcast, we delve into a critical discussion surrounding health equity and community outreach with two distinguished public health leaders. Dr. John Licorish , a Public Health Consultant in Brent, joins forces with Dr. Adeola Agbebiyi, the Assistant Director of Public Health in Newham, to unpack the complexities of identifying and engaging communities often labeled...

In this episode, Dr. Sandra Husbands, Director of Public Health for the City of London and Hackney, hosts Dr. Adeola Agbebiyi, Assistant Director of Public Health in Newham, as they discuss Dr. Adeola's diverse career journey from film censorship to public health.  They delve into her work on Newham Health Equity Programme , tackling structural racism, and implementing the ART framework to red...

In this episode Dr Sandra Husbands, Director of Public Health of City and Hackney, interviews Dr. Will Maimaris, Director of Public Health in Haringey. The discussion covers Dr. Maimaris' journey into public health, his experiences and challenges in leadership, Public Health's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts in anti-racism and tackling inequality, and the specifics of his cardio...

In this episode, host Lee Pinkerton welcomes three distinguished guests from the public health sector to discuss the unique health inequalities faced by Eastern European communities in the UK.  Tetiana Teslenko, a paediatrician and neonatologist from Ukraine shares her work on childhood health and vaccination awareness among Ukrainian refugees.  Galina Nguekam , a public health advanced practition...

An interview with Professor Winston Morgan, Professor of Toxicology, Equity and Inclusive Practice at the University of East London. Confronting Racism: Health Inequities, Sickle Cell Challenges, and Academic Gatekeeping In this compelling episode of the Public Health Tackling Racism and Inequality Program podcast, host Lee Pinkerton engages with Professor Winston Morgan from the University of Eas...