The Incubator Podcast

The Incubator Global Neonatal Podcast

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The Global Neonatal Podcast , hosted by Mbozu Sipalo , and Shelley Ann Williams , is a conversational podcast focused on neonatal care in low- and middle-income countries. Each episode features in-depth discussions with physicians, nurses, and providers working in diverse global settings, exploring how neonatology is practiced within low and middle income countries. The podcast highlights both the opportunities and the challenges faced in these environments, including resource limitations, system-level constraints, innovation, and resilience. By centering on global perspectives and lived clini...

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#008 - Closing the Gap: Improving access to human milk in LMICs (ft Dr. Emily Njuguna and Kimberly Mansen) 17.11.2025 1:04:06

In this episode of the Global Neonatal Podcast, the hosts interview Dr. Emily Njuguna and Kimberly Mansen MSPH RDN from PATH to discuss the importance of human milk in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) and the strategies used to support lactation. The guests highlight the challenges faced by mothers in LMICs and emphasize the importance of early lactation support for mothers of the most v...

#001 - Pioneering Neonatology in Zambia with (Dr. Kunda Mutesu Kapembwa) 17.11.2025 45:51

Dr. Kunda Mutesu-Kapembwa is a Paediatrician and Neonatologist working in Zambia. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, a Master in Paediatrics and Child Health, a Certificate and Master of Philosophy in Neonatology. Her career is dedicated to nursing and doctors’ education and to the health of neonates and their families. She Co-founded Newborn Support Zambia, a not for profit Non-Governm...

#002 - The Newborn Toolkit (ft Pr. Lawn, Lauren Allison and Dr. Sipalo) 17.11.2025 47:04

In this episode, Shelly-Ann, Ben, and Gabriel discuss the Newborn Toolkit with Dr. Joy Lawn, Dr. Mbozu Sipalo, and Lauren Allison from the Newborn Toolkit Team. They highlight the importance of newborn care, the challenges faced in providing adequate care globally, and the development of the Newborn Toolkit to address these challenges. Newborn Toolkit link - https://newborntoolkit.org/toolkit

#003 - Caring for Neonates in Burundi 🇧🇮 17.11.2025 57:33

Dr. Jennifer Harling, a pediatrician and medical missionary in Burundi, shares her experiences and challenges in providing healthcare in a low-resource setting. She discusses the decision to do medical mission work, the background of Burundi and the hospital where she works, the language and cultural challenges she faced, and the improvements she has made in neonatal care. Dr. Harling also talks a...

#004 - Starting a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship in Rwanda 17.11.2025 1:01:06

In this episode, Dr. Nkuranga and Dr. Hadfield discuss their journey into neonatology and their current roles in Rwanda's healthcare system. They also discuss the development of the Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Program in Rwanda and the collaborations and stakeholder involvement that were required to establish the program. They also share their experiences of living and working in Rwanda, as...