Healthcare for Humans: Cross-Cultural TB Reflections—Ethiopian, Kenyan & Marshallese Perspectives

Episode 44: Cross-Cultural TB Reflections—Ethiopian, Kenyan & Marshallese Perspectives w/ Duncan Reid and Franky Erra Host Raj Sundar & his guests delve into the grave impact of military occupation and nuclear testing on Bikini Atoll, as Duncan Reid links this history to the high rate of tuberculosis in the Marshallese community. They explore community beliefs and experiences with BCG vaccination and TB, confronting stigma and confusion surrounding the disease, as illustrated in deep conversations with Dr. Ejara in the Ethiopian community and Reverend Paul Karume of the Kenyan community. Navigating through stories of migration for better healthcare access, they examine the intricate challenges faced by individuals, like prioritizing health amidst concerns for housing and employment. They wrap up by emphasizing the importance of cultural literacy in health communication, reflecting on how terms like "latent" and "inactive" TB shape perceptions and articulating the urgency of community engagement to foster understanding and support. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/