World Health Investigation Podcast

Send us Fan Mail We are back! The WHI podcast returns for season 2 and we are turning up the heat!! Our first episode of the season drops this Saturday, 29 October, 6PM GMT. Follow us on our socials so you don’t miss anything! Instagram: World Health Investigation (@whi_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos Twitter: WHI Podcast (@whi_podcast) / Twitter TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@whi_podcast...

Send us Fan Mail To date, it is estimated that in high- and upper-middle-income countries, 81% of the population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. However, in low-income countries, only about 17% of the population has received at least one vaccine dose. Why do we see this gap in vaccination rates? What is being done to address it? In our final episode of the season,  we discuss...

Send us Fan Mail Coronaviruses had been a major concern as infectious agents with  pandemic-causing potential, years before the COVID-19 pandemic. Advancements in DNA sequencing mechanisms can help us detect pathogens early and study them appropriately. So why were we still not prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic? In this episode we discuss the challenges of pandemic preparedness and evaluate the r...

Send us Fan Mail Digital technologies are increasingly being used as health and care interventions worldwide. Many people own wearables such as Apple Watches that track vital health information and mobile health (mHealth) continues to support health care workers in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. This week, we explore digital technologies and discuss whether they are really the...

Send us Fan Mail It is estimated that women comprise nearly 70% of the global health and social workforce, yet they only hold about 25% of senior leadership roles. This week, we share our thoughts on why we lack female leadership in healthcare and highlight why gender inequality is a global health issue. We discuss the socioeconomic factors that influence women’s career prospects all around the gl...

Send us Fan Mail “If the health care sector was a country, it would be the 5th largest emitter of carbon dioxide.” In this episode we emphasise why the climate change crisis is also a global health crisis. We further discuss the biggest culprits of carbon dioxide emissions and whether climate change policies are fair and equitable for low-and-middle-income countries. As always, we round it off wit...

Send us Fan Mail Many people across the world are thought to rely on traditional medicine for their primary health care needs. In this episode, we explore different definitions of traditional medicine and address some harmful traditional health practices, while also highlighting those that could have some health benefits. We also discuss ways to integrate traditional medicine and traditional healt...

Send us Fan Mail Millions of people are pushed into extreme poverty simply because they pay large sums of money for healthcare. In this episode, we discuss the feasibility of universal health coverage, highlighting arguments for and against this principle. We emphasise on the implications of lacking financial protection and the collective efforts required from stakeholders across the globe to prom...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are spilling our own tea! There has been an on-going mental health crisis amongst students at universities, which worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 lockdown factors such as self-isolation, loss of structured occupations at work, school or university, disrupted transitions into employment and COVID-19 anxiety on youth...

Send us Fan Mail According to a survey conducted by the University College London, 64% of young, Black people in England were vaccine hesitant. This week, we discuss vaccine hesitancy in Black communities and explore some historical reasons for mistrust in healthcare systems. We dive into public engagement strategies, deciphering how science is communicated to the public. We also re-iterate why va...

Send us Fan Mail Is butt enhancement surgery a global health concern? In this episode, we discuss the procedures, costs and possible complications of Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs).  We highlight the reasons for the growing demand of BBLs over the past decade. We also assess the unrealistic beauty standards set on women in today’s society and suggest possible solutions moving forward.  Are BBLs a glo...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss how eurocentrism influences healthcare systems around the world. We unpack the experiences of people of colour when seeking care, particularly that of the award winning, tennis champion, Serena Williams, after her daughter's birth. We highlight the regressive impact of Western knowledge being the  standard and the necessary steps to decolonise Global Health.  Ever...

Send us Fan Mail In our first episode we discuss what gives us the global health 'ick' and dive into the misleading world of the fertility industry. We look into the pros and cons of egg freezing, the medical procedures involved, the costs and our personal perspectives on whether we would freeze our eggs and who should pay for it.    Would you freeze your eggs? Email us your thoughts at:...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the World Health Investigation podcast. We discuss all things global health- unpacking the most controversial health and social issues, as well as promote new-wave global health development and equity.   Find out all the global health tea from your hosts Edna, Jocelyne and Loza, from 19th March 2022.  Support the show Follow us on our socials so you don’t miss anything!...