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Conversations on Public Health aims to create a valuable repository of insights into public health by interviewing researchers, consultants, policy makers, donors, opinion shapers and health workers on a weekly basis.
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The 2nd wave has brought into wide public attention the inadequate supply chain of various essential drugs and equipment, most notably Oxygen. Visuals of desperate families and friends scrambling for the gas will remain a part of our collective memory for a long long time.
Though Oxygen shortage is an issue that came into the fore recently, as a public health consultant, Abhishek Tupe has been engaging with it for years now.
In this short and crisp episode, Abhishek breaks down India's Oxygen supply chain for us. Tune in to hear about the three basic ways in which Oxygen is produced. We speak about Oxygen PSA Plants, industrially produced Medical Oxygen (INOX and Linde), and the now ubiquitous Oxygen Concentrators. These three options provide drastically different solutions for what Covid-19 made an almost household problem. They differ in costs, method and point of production and capacity.
(Abhishek Tupe is a Public Health Consultant who has worked with leading Non Profit Organisations across India and Africa. He holds an MA in Economics from Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune)
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That India's inadequately funded public health system would be able to bear the burden of a pandemic was nobody's expectation. The colossal failure though, has taken almost everybody by surprise. The private sector was unable to keep up with a demand that almost no one forecasted, and the lack of basic drugs and supplies compounded the problem to a point where this tragedy will be remembered as the darkest days in Independent India's history.
With many examples from rural India and her native Orissa, Sweta Dash explains to us what is unfolding in India's hinterland. As Covid 19 makes inroads in previously unchartered territories, we must contend that most of these stories will never reach us. In this insightful discussion, Sweta tells us about the structure of public health facilities in rural India, the state of healthcare workers, the surprising lack of data in a regime where data collection is a huge part of a healthcare worker's daily routine, and why the public needs to be taken into confidence to turn the tide against this pandemic.
(Sweta Dash is an independent researcher and journalist. Her work can be found on TelegraphGHS, EPW, Wire, DC, Article14, FirstPost, Caravan, GC and Swaddle. She tweets @SwetaDash93)
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Air Pollution statistics from India are grim. And while there is no denying that, we must also make a conscientious effort to understand its causes, and more clearly, it's direct and indirect consequences.
In this insightful talk, Jyoti gives us the hard cold facts about the state of the air we breathe, how it impacts us, why we have normalised it, and how at its very core, this is a social equity problem. Like she states, this wicked problem needs to be solved using our "ballots and wallets"
We conclude with a short reading from Jyoti's book, Breathing Here is Injurious to your Health, published in 2020 by Hachette India.
(Jyoti Pande Lavakare is a columnist, financial journalist and writer who has lived and worked in Britain, the United States and India. Jyoti has written for and worked with publications such as The Wall Steet Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, The Financial Times and Mint. She has a Masters in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics and writes an independent column on India's entrepreneurial eco-system. She is a clean air missionary, and co founded the NGO, Care for Air.)
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Aptly called the Emperor of All Maladies, Cancer has confounded humans for at least a millennia. In India, the situation is dire. The one million cases diagnosed is only the tip of the iceberg, as many Indians die undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, in the course of outdated treatment protocols, and or simply in pain due to a woeful lack of palliative care.
Many of these deaths are preventable. The government foots a large part of medical bills but the demand is simply too much for the inadequately funded public healthcare system to bear. And that is where Non Profit Organisations, manned by dedicated medicos like Dr Venkatraman Radhakrishnan step in.
Join us as Dr Radhakrishnan expertly demystifies the cancer story in India. We discuss a plethora of subjects ranging from regulations, the state of research, social stigma, diagnosis, vaccines, the role of government, and pharma patents for critical oncology drugs to the policy changes it will require for India to script a much needed plot twist.
Dr Venkatraman Radhakrishnan MD DM is a Professor of Medical Oncology and Paediatric Oncology at Cancer Institute, Chennai, India. He takes a keen interest in clinical trials, global health and cancer policy.
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Introducing The Lassa Fever- a disease most of us haven't heard of. Afflicting more than half a million people in the West Africa region, this disease was first studied in 1969, and discovered in the town of Lassa, Nigeria. It is fatal in over 1% of all cases. This unique virus spreads to humans from the African rat and despite its extremely infectious nature has gotten very little attention. In fact, few outside West Africa have even heard of it.
In this episode, we get Infectious Diseases Expert, Dr Solomon Chollom to talk to us about the disease. Dr Chollom is among the very few experts on the Lassa Fever. We also discuss the future of Infectious Disease prevention, vaccine development, the brain drain in Africa, how to prevent future pandemics and how different governments will think differently about healthcare post Covid-19.
Dr Solomon Chollom is a Medical Virologist who has been at the forefront in Covid-19 Management in Nigeria and Africa. He is an African Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellow 2016-2018, an AITRP Fogarty Fellow 2014-2015, and an avid Liverpool fan.
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We bring you this latest episode in association with The Mood Space! This is the fourth episode in a four part series that delves deeper into Mental Health issues faced by Millennials, often called the Therapy Generation. Here we delve deep into Anxiety.
What really IS anxiety? How is it different from stress and panic? How do I know I am having an anxiety attack? And most importantly, what do I do when I get one? The prevalence and manner of anxiety among Millennials is a matter of endless debate. But the one thing we can all agree on is that most people encounter is at least once in their lifetime. Tune in to hear Trisha Daruwala delve deep into the science and reasons behind anxiety. She clarifies a lot of concepts for us, and explains what happens inside our brain when we get anxious using some really effective analogies!
Trisha is a Clinical Psychologist, and earned her Masters in Psychology from S.N.D.T Women's University. She uses various evidence-based therapies in the course of her work and persistently strives to incorporate her learnings in her practice.
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This is the third episode in a four part series that delves deeper into Mental Health issues faced by Millennials, often called the Therapy Generation. Here we tackle, Political Depression.
A toxic cocktail of social media, polarisation in politics, and an unstable socio-economic outlook has driven young people to the streets, demanding answers from an increasingly unapproachable, and out of touch political class. Tune in to hear Joyee Bhattacharya talk to us about what is political depression and why this is a problem that targets young people disproportionately. We also discuss cancel culture, celebrities and the importance of separating the art from the artist.
Joyee is a television news producer at CNN-News18 with a keen interest in politics, pop culture and cinema. She's always looking to learn, unlearn and grow.
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This is the second episode in a 4 part series that delves deeper into Mental Health issues faced by Millennials, often called the Therapy Generation. Here we tackle, Toxic Workplaces.
Nearly half of all Millennials don't intend to stay at workplaces for more than two years. While fluidity in the job market may have a huge role to play, their preference for a conducive and healthy work culture definitely has been an enabling factor. Mental Health issues because of toxic workplaces are a leading cause of job dissatisfaction and sickness. Vishwa Modi tells us why that does not need to be the case. And how, with clarity of thought and some confidence, we can tackle these issues head on.
Vishwa is a psychotherapist at The Mood Space. Using a neuropsychotherapeutic lens, her therapeutic process is guided by techniques and strategies from evidence based therapies using an eclectic approach. Vishwa often incorporates expressive arts into her practice ensuring holistic wellbeing.
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This is the first episode in a 4 part series that delves deeper into Mental Health issues faced by Millennials, often called the Therapy Generation. Here we tackle, Love.
A slew of socio-political, economic and technological factors has ensured that millennials go on far fewer dates, marry later and have lesser kids. In this episode, we talk about dating apps, arranged marriages, equitable relationships, privacy, Snapchat dysmorphia and much more. While we can only guess how this impacts future society, the current impact on millennials is clear- loneliness, anxiety and a crippling fear of the future. Riddhika Bhandari tells us why that does not need to be the case. And how, with therapy, and a clear focus on balance, we can gain a lot more than we lose.
Riddhika is a Bangalore based counsellor. She holds an M Sc in Work Psychology and brings a unique understanding of culture to her practice, using both holistic and alternative techniques of psychotherapy.
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The WHO African Region carries a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden. In 2019, the region was home to 94% of malaria cases and deaths. We couldn't find anyone more informed than Odinaka Kingsley Obeta to converse with us about Malaria, and how Nigeria can use its young population effectively in the fight against this ancient scourge. Tune in to hear about:
What are the effects of Malaria on the patient, family, community and nation?
How proactively is the Nigerian government tackling Malaria?
Who can be considered a part of Youth? What activities count as Participation?
What is the potential of Youth Participation, and what skills, energy and insights can they bring to the fight?
Do young people tend to be less committed to causes?
What opportunities should organisations create for young people?
What can communities do to improve their living conditions
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In this episode, we invite Samira Satija to speak about all things Waste. How we handle our waste is an important indicator of our living standard. It is no secret that waste mismanagement is probably the largest determinant of our health in today's time. Samira is the founder of "Crockery Bank for Everyone", and truly embodies the virtues of a golden citizen. Tune on to here more about:
What is Waste, really?
Waste Mismanagement- What are the effects of it- Visible and invisible
How is waste a public health problem?
The Story of Crockery Bank for Everybody
Why do we continue to use products that are harmful for us?
What are the few steps we can take to be more waste conscious?
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Our conversation today explores the intersections of culture, generational trauma, mental health and millennials- often touted as the "therapy generation".
The influence of culture and society on mental health is immense. Culture is a strong, and sometimes invisible underlying thread in most of our daily interactions. But more importantly, it is a major determinant of our relationship with ourselves. It gives us the vocabulary that can both limit and promote our self awareness, and how we choose to deal with the mental strains of cohabiting an increasingly globalised, interconnected world.
Riddhika Bhandari is a Bangalore based counsellor. She holds an M Sc in Work Psychology and brings a unique understanding of culture to her practice, using both holistic and alternative techniques of psychotherapy. Tune in to hear about:
How culture impacts mental health
What kind of stigma exists around mental health
The issues that millennials usually employ mental health services for
How culture contributes to mental health issues that millennials face
Generational and Intergenerational trauma
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One of the greatest challenges of any Public Health project is taking information effectively to vulnerable populations. More often than not, the target demographic is uneducated, unconvinced or simply doesn't have the time to hear what the government has to say through its educational posters, pamphlets or radio content. This is where video content comes in. As a medium that is conducive to engaging, memorable and convincing content, it holds immense promise.
Ananya Roy is a Bangalore based documentary film maker who's work has found viewership on various platforms including Netflix, Youtube and various Film Festivals throughout the world. In the course of this insightful 30 minute conversation, we discuss:
Why Video over other forms of content?
How does one go about the process of creating engaging content?
Why is research a crucial first part of any kind of content creation?
How do you touch sensitive topics while speaking to subjects?
Is funding really all that important?
Are government ads at a disadvantage because they are perceived to be boring?
What potential does cinema hold as a medium of behaviour change?
As a medium of information, how important is initiative within community?
Short-forms used in the conversation:
PSA= Public Service Announcement
IEC= Information Education Communication
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Sarika Panda Bhatt is a woman on a mission. She is the Co Founder of Raahgiri Day, India's first car free day campaign, and is a leading voice on road design and safety. In this very interesting 30 minute chat, we speak about what it will take to make Indian roads safer. Tune in to hear about:
How do policy makers, planners and engineers think about road design?
New Motor Vehicle Act, 2019- Do regulations help create better roads?
Do we need a radical shift in how we plan our cities?
What will it take to build climate change resilient cities for the future?
Are futuristic technologies the way to go?
How can concerned citizens emulate Raahgiri Day like initiatives in their own cities?
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This unique organisation is tackling Gurgaon's water problems head on! In this episode, we speak to Shubhi Kesarwani of GuruJal. In an insightful 30 minute chat, we talk about how Gurujal is coordinating and spearheading what is probably the largest movement to clean and maintain ponds across Gurgaon. Tune in to hear about:
How GuruJal functions
Why they chose to work with Waste Water Ponds
The unique 10 step process they follow to clean ponds
How their work affects the local community
How they plan to sustain the impact
GuruJal is always looking for folks who are passionate about the cause. If you're like to get involved with GuruJal, drop them a mail at management@gurujal.org or reach out to them through their various social media handles!
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Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) impact 1 billion people across the globe. On the occasion of World NTD Day, we got the NTD specialist Dr Debajit Sarkar to talk to us about NTDs. Dr Sarkar is the Divisional Head (East) at GLRA India. He holds about 15 Years of experiences in Public Health across different portfolios in the rural health system as well as urban slums and with marginalised populations.
Tune in to hear about:
What are NTDs? And why are people talking about them?
What is the social impact of such diseases?
What is the best way to prevent and treat such diseases?
What are our key learnings in the process of supporting NTD work throughout the country?
Future plans, how can India support other countries in the fight against NTDs
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We live gendered lives. What this means is that our experiences in life vary greatly depending on the gender we identify with.
In this episode, we talk to the calm and composed Sapna Kedia. Sapna is a Technical Specialist with the ICRW, and has over 10 years of experience working with issues around Social Inclusion and Gender. Sapna refers to various organisations in our 25 minute chat. You can find links to their websites here:
MASUM
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
David and Lucile Packard Foundation
TARSHI
Women in Global Health (Sapna is a Founding Member of its India Chapter)
Tune in to hear about:
Sapna's background in Public Health
How the Public Health system looks at Women's Health
How biases of Service Providers (doctors, nurses, field workers) reinforce gender stereotypes
What women's leadership for women's health looks like
What are Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
Why it is crucial to engage with male partners, and hold them accountable
Why and how we need to be prepared for the long haul when it comes to shifting societal mindsets
How it takes all types of organisations to shift the lever on Gender Issues
Reach out to us at conversationsonpublichealth@gmail.com
(The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers)
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This episode is a continuation of our previous one. Backed by some incredible experience, Tanya shares her insights on water security, climate change, accountability and policy making! Tanya is a young professional with over 8 years of experience in the social and public health space. Tanya refers to several documents, reports and programs in our short 18 minute chat.
You can find these here:
National Family Health Survey - 4 (2015-16)
National Family Health Survey - 5 (2019-20)
Har Ghar Jal
National Water Mission
Common Application Software
Tune in to hear about:
How we ended up with different kinds of water contamination
How contaminated water impact nutrition outcomes
What interventions are possible today, and what problems exist with them
Why it is important to set realistic policy targets
How policy is now customised to reflect context
Climate change, and what it means for nutrition and water security
Policy Strategy vs Policy Implementation
Policy- Futuristic or Retrospective?
Reach out to us at conversationsonpublichealth@gmail.com
(The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers)
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In our inaugural episode, we invite Tanya Agrawal to speak about all things Nutrition! Tanya is a young professional with over 8 years of experience in the social and public health space. Tanya refers to several documents, reports and programs in our 25 minute chat. You can find these here:
Global Hunger Index
National Nutrition Mission (Poshan Abhiyan)
Integrated Child Development Services Scheme
National Family Health Survey - 4 (2015-16)
National Family Health Survey - 5 (2019-20)
Global Nutrition Targets - 2025
Tune in to hear about:
Tanya's background in Public Health
The critical difference between Nutrition and Hunger
Double Burden of Malnutrition
The relationship between Nutrition and Public Health
Anaemia as a major cause of concern among Indian women
What are the 3 critical anthropometric indicators of malnutrition?
What is the GoI's flagship ICDS program? How does it work?
How are Self-Help Groups assisting the ICDS program and how do they solve the challenges of accountability?
What are the logistical and programmatic challenges in the ICDC program?
Why is it difficult to track progress in Nutrition specific public health programs?
Reach out to us at conversationsonpublichealth@gmail.com
(The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers)
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In this episode, we speak about our motivation behind starting Conversations on Public Health and why you should listen to it.
Reach out to us at conversationsonpublichealth@gmail.com
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