One Health Lens Podcast

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What happens when Africa’s young health professionals step beyond hospitals and clinics into AI, innovation, systems design, and digital health? In this episode, Dr Diana Wangari Gitau sits down with Keith, a pharmacy student and Health AI Researcher at Qhala, to explore the changing face of healthcare careers in Africa, the promise and tension around AI in healthcare, and why the next generation may redefine what it means to work in health systems. From technology to locally grounded innovations like BodaCare, this is a conversation about the future of African healthcare and the people building it.

Could headaches, poor concentration, struggling in school or difficulty working actually be linked to poor vision? This week on One Health Lens Podcast, host Dr. Diana Wangari Gitau sits down with Dr. Monicah Bituk and Alex Kaluyu for a powerful conversation on how eyesight affects learning, work, independence and everyday life.Sometimes a child is not slow, they just cannot see the board.Sometimes an adult is not tired, they just need their eyes checked.Listen and join the conversation.

In this episode of the One Health Lens Podcast, Dr. Diana Wangari Gitau explores health beyond hospitals connecting wellbeing to jobs, creativity, sports, policy, and youth opportunity. Featuring voices from AU-NEPAD and the creative sector, the conversation challenges us to rethink development itself: because healthier societies are built not only in boardrooms, but also in communities where dignity, purpose, and opportunity thrive.

A newborn can lose heat within minutes of being born—and that loss of warmth can increase the risk of infection and life-threatening complications. In this episode, Dr Diana Wangari Gitau hosts Dr Chris Barasa and Cassy Cox to unpack why keeping babies warm is one of the most critical steps in newborn survival

Dr Diana Wangari Gitau hosts Paul Nyachae (Jhpiego) to explore maternal health from a systems lens—highlighting county innovation in Makueni County, funding shifts, and the challenge of scaling solutions

We at times forget that healthcare workers are human beings too. Listen to the story of a neonatal nurse who, at times, has 78 newborn babies all under 28 days, and she has only one other nurse to look after them. She has to take care of the baby, support the other colleagues, and when does she find time to take tea or lunch? When is she to find time to breathe if a child is lost? Yet all she seeks is to provide quality care, all under 12 hours.

Dr Diana Wangari speaks to Prof David Gathara and Dr Michuki Maina of KEMRI WELLCOME TRUST, who conducted the HIGH Q study that found that, in some health facilities, the recommended 1 nurse for every four newborns, some health facilities have 1 nurse taking care of over 25 newborns and sometimes more.

In this hard-hitting episode of One Health Lens Podcast, host Hellen Shikanda takes us deep into the underbelly of Kenya’s healthcare system — where trust, desperation, and limited access to proper medical care have created a thriving ecosystem for quack doctors and unlicensed healers.Alongside Dr. Simon Kigondu, the President of the Kenya Medical Association, we unpack the roots, risks, and real-life impact of medical malpractice on ordinary Kenyans. Why do so many turn to street clinics and rogue healers? Is it ignorance, desperation, or a symptom of a broken system?From fake diplomas and unregistered clinics to dangerous procedures carried out in backstreets and buses, this episode exposes the harsh truth about the unregulated "healthcare" economy — and what must be done to restore trust and accountability in the system.

In this deeply inspiring and informative episode, host Dr. Diana Wangari sits down with Sr. Ann Gathegu, a resilient breast cancer survivor, and Dr. Ardash Chandra, a leading oncologist from HGC Kenya. The conversation brings a powerful blend of personal testimony and expert medical insight, shedding light on what it means to live beyond a cancer diagnosis.Sr. Ann courageously shares her journey — from the moment of diagnosis to the treatments, emotional battles, and the unwavering faith and support that have fueled her recovery. Her central message is clear: “Cancer is not a death sentence.”Dr. Chandra complements Sr. Ann’s story with clinical perspectives — breaking down common myths about breast cancer, the role of early diagnosis, treatment options available in Kenya, and how survival rates can significantly improve with awareness and timely action.