Voices In African Health

In this episode of Voices in African Health, host Sharon Quntai speaks with Sheriff Bojang, Deputy Political Editor at The Africa Report, and Ben Deighton, President of the World Federation of Science Journalists, about what comes next for health journalism in Africa.   This discussion builds on the launch of the Africa Health Media Trends Report, which brought together insights from African journ...

In this episode of Voices in African Health, Sharon Quntai sits down with Benda Kithaka, a marketing professional turned health advocate, whose personal encounter with her sister’s cancer diagnosis ignited a 15-year mission to transform cancer care in Kenya. Benda shares the powerful story behind Kilele Health, an organization that focuses on survivorship and breaking the deep-seated stigmas surro...

In this episode of Voices in African Health, host Sharon Quntai welcomes Semiha Abdulmelik, an expert in Gender, Security, and Peacebuilding at the Open Society Foundation. They discuss the critical links between peace, governance, and health outcomes across Africa. Semiha provides a deep analysis of how inclusive leadership, especially women’s leadership, and the active engagement of faith and co...

In this episode of Voices in African Health, host Sharon Quntai speaks with Mark Chataway, a global health expert with decades of experience advising governments and organizations around the world. Together, they talk about Africa’s evolving place in global health, from shifting power dynamics and new partnerships to the continent’s growing leadership in biotech, innovation, and manufacturing. It’...

This teaser episode of Voices in African Health introduces listeners to the kinds of conversations the podcast will bring to life. Host Sharon Quntai is joined by Mouna Belkhayat, a global health professional with deep experience leading projects across Africa, based in Morocco. Together, they discuss how Africa’s health challenges are often perceived, how global health policies translate on the g...