The PSHAN Podcast Series will shed light on the challenges within the healthcare sector in Nigeria and highlight opportunities for impactful collaboration, with the goal of inspiring action, shaping policy, facilitating knowledge sharing, and establishing mutually advantageous partnerships.
Episode 4 : Driving Innovation in Healthcare: Collaborations for Research and Development
IIn this value-packed episode, our host, Ota Akhigbe, Head, Memberships and Partnerships, engages two extraordinary guests, Bertrand Pedersen – Senior Manager, Private Sector Partnerships and Innovation, GAVI the Vaccine Alliance, who has a robust skill set that includes Project Management, Business Analysis, Customer Service and Consulting and Obinna Chukwudebe – Immunization Policy Manager, West English-Speaking Africa at Sanofi Pasteur, an astute public health expert with a bias for preventive health solutions optimization and an ardent advocate for universal health coverage and equity.
This Episode Features
Dr Olumide Okunola – Senior Health Specialist – World Bank,
Dr. Modupe Elebute-Odunsi – Founder/CEO – Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre,
Uzoma Dozie – Founder – Sparkle.
The episode is hosted by Afolabi Aiyela (Head, Corporate Comms, PSHAN)
Episode 3 : Empowering Healthcare Providers: Solutions for Operational Efficiency
In today’s dynamic healthcare landscape, operational efficiency is crucial for delivering high-quality patient care while effectively managing costs. This podcast episode delves into the intersection of healthcare and technology, examining how digital innovation and solution advancements, health policy frameworks, and sustainable health financing models can revolutionize service delivery. In this episode, we discussed case studies that demonstrate successful implementations including challenges, and inspire listeners with actionable possibilities to transform their own healthcare practices.
This Episode Features
Dr Olumide Okunola – Senior Health Specialist – World Bank,
Dr. Modupe Elebute-Odunsi – Founder/CEO – Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre,
Uzoma Dozie – Founder – Sparkle.
The episode is hosted by Afolabi Aiyela (Head, Corporate Comms, PSHAN)
Episode 2 : Access to Finances in Healthcare: Spotlight on Investment Areas
In this episode, we will dive into the realm of healthcare financing and discuss the significance of investment in improving access to quality care. We will explore the challenges faced by individuals and communities when it comes to financial barriers in healthcare, such as high treatment costs, insurance complexities, and limited access to affordable services. We aim to highlight various investment areas that can contribute to mitigating these barriers and creating a more equitable healthcare system.
The Episode Features
Ms. Zouera Youssoufou – MD/CEO, Aliko Dangote Foundation & Mrs Njide Ndili – Country Director, PharmAccess Foundation.
The episode is hosted by Dr. Tinuola Akinbolagbe (MD/CEO PSHAN).
Episode 1 : Transforming Health Systems in Nigeria (sustainable approaches and the Implications for improved health outcomes).
The first episode focuses on establishing a shared understanding of the significance of transforming healthcare systems as a critical method for promoting human capital development.
This episode features Prof. Mohammed Nasir Sambo – Director General, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Kunle Oyelana – Managing Director, GlaxoSmithKline Nigeria, and Mrs. Odunayo Sanya – Executive Secretary, MTN Foundation.
This episode is hosted by Lesley-Anne Long (CEO & President, GBC Health) and Dr. Tinuola Akinbolagbe (MD/CEO PSHAN)
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