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A First Lady, a doctor, a healthcare and cancer care advocate… There is no shortage of words to describe Dr. Zainab Shinkafi A. Bagudu. Our latest guest, Dr. Zainab as we discuss her work, her drive and her determination to overcome the cultural, societal and systemic barriers preventing Nigerian women from accessing cancer care.

The covid pandemic highlighted the value of diagnostics in fighting pandemics and strengthening health systems. Countries with strong diagnostics systems were better equipped to respond to the pandemic. In this episode, we are going to talk about it with Doreen Shempela and Cynthia Banda, from The Church's Health Association of Zambia Laboratory

It’s no secret, women’s health has been traditionally underfunded. But the past few years have seen an upsurge in funding for women-led companies, thanks in part to efforts of companies like Springboard Enterprises, who’ve made it their mission to help drive innovation, research and investment in women’s health.  In this new episode of Voices for Women’s Health, Teresa Graham – Head of Pharma Global Products Strategy (GPS) at Roche Pharmaceuticals – sits down with Springboard Enterprises CEO, Natalie Buford Young, for an empowering discussion around women’s health and the need for greater equity in research and funding.  Springboard Enterprises has been supporting women entrepreneurs in technology and life sciences for decades, working tirelessly to close the gaps in women’s health by providing greater funding and research to women-led companies.  “From a funding perspective, the venture capital industry is still predominantly male. There's only 13% percent of women in leadership roles and venture capital. That means that when you are a woman innovating in women's health and you're approaching a venture capitalist and trying to explain the latest pelvic floor solution, or something around menopause or maternal care. It's not that they don't care about it. It's that everyone invests in what they know, and they just don't know these areas.” Natalie Buford Young, CEO of Springboard Enterprises 

En este episodio contamos con la Dra. Judith Zilberman para conversar acerca de las enfermedades cardiovasculares (ECV) y las diferencias entre cómo afectan a los hombres y las mujeres. Las ECV son la primera causa de muerte en el mundo, inclusive entre las mujeres; sin embargo, la creencia de que las condiciones ginecológicas son la primera amenaza a la salud femenina suele restar atención al problema. Escucha el episodio para saber más acerca de los factores de riesgo, los síntomas y cómo prevenirlas.

Virginia Abello, presidente de la Junta Directiva de la Asociación Colombiana de Hematología y Oncología (ACHO), nos habla sobre cómo podemos hacer frente a las barreras del acceso a una atención oncológica de calidad y reforzar la capacidad de recuperación de los sistemas sanitarios ante futuras emergencias, partiendo del análisis de los aprendizajes y repercusiones que ha traído el Covid-19.  

Oncologist Dr Matteo Lambertini believes it’s important to empower female patients, as well as improve the networks between oncologists and fertility experts. Listen now as he talks to Maura Dickler  about what it takes to remove the barriers - and why it all begins with clinical trials. “Now, as physicians, as medical oncologists, we have more responsibilities because it's not only the cure of the disease, but it's also to avoid as much as possible the side effects… We need to pay more attention when we design clinical trials to try to focus on the survivorship issues.” Dr Matteo Lambertini

En el marco del Día Mundial de Hemofilia, conversamos sobre el potencial del trabajo en red en la comunidad de Hemofilia para alcanzar el acceso a una atención integral, con Isabel Sorondo, Presidente de la Asociación de Hemofilia de Uruguay, y Alex Muñoz, Médico experto en políticas públicas y gestión de riesgo en Hemofilia.

Receiving the news that you have cancer is beyond compare. But in addition to the shock of the news comes the challenge of navigating the journey ahead. Imagine not knowing whom to go to for which information or only realising, when its too late that there are steps you should have taken before you started chemotherapy.  For Indyra Oropeza Aguilar, the journey started with some amazing doctors and help. But she soon realised that not everyone has the same access to information and healthcare. She has since started a blog, become a patient advocate, founded non-profit organisation and is currently driving support to implement the National Cancer Law in Peru which will seek to provide all oncology patients in Peru with access to dignified and a high quality of health care. Indyra believes that information is power. Listen to our latest podcast episode now for this inspirational story and empowering thoughts! 

In this episode we talk to Mah-Sere Keita, Director of Programs, African Society for Laboratory Medicine. With over 15 years experience in managing global health programs, Man-Sere particularly focuses on the fields of public health workforce development and improving the diagnosis of infectious diseases in low-resource settings. Man-Sere shares her thoughts on why focusing on women’s health is integral to future proofing African healthcare.

Uma gestão sustentável da saúde, orientada pelos benefícios gerados aos pacientes e capaz de reduzir o desperdício de recursos no setor. Este é o propósito de value-based healthcare (VBHC) - ou, em português, medicina baseada em valor. Quer saber mais sobre o tema? Neste episódio do Vozes pela Saúde, o Dr Cesar Abicalaffe, presidente do Instituto Brasileiro de Valor em Saúde (IBRAVS), explica os desafios e benefícios para a implementação desta abordagem no Brasil.

Dra. Lucía Rodich, Ginecóloga Oncóloga. Cédula Colegio Médico 63393. Registro Nacional de Especialistas RNE23318 (Ginecología Oncológica). Lo comentado en este episodio es sustentado y responsabilidad de los médicos. Consulta a tu médico para mayor información.

In this episode, you will meet Dr. Daniel Kraft, a Stanford and Harvard-trained physician and innovator, who serves as faculty chair for medicine at Singularity University. Daniel has over 25 years of experience in clinical practice and healthcare innovation. We spoke to him about how crises force new ways of thinking, how the pandemic has accelerated collaboration and scientific progress, potentially ushering in data-driven, more personalised healthcare in the future.

Embora algumas doenças individualmente possam ser consideradas raras, coletivamente elas são tudo, menos isso. Segundo o Ministério da Saúde, 13 milhões de brasileiros convivem com essa condição. Para saber mais sobre este universo e os cuidados fundamentais à primeira infância, escute o novo episódio do Vozes pela Saúde com Stephanie Amaral, Oficial de Saúde do UNICEF. No podcast, você também conhecerá um projeto inédito, conduzido em parceria pela Roche e UNICEF para colaborar com melhorias na atenção primária de saúde para crianças com doenças raras, deficiências e déficit de aprendizagem.

In this episode, you will meet Dr. Robert Winn, Director, VCU Massey Cancer Center, who is at the forefront of addressing health disparities, promoting health equity, and advocating for diversity and inclusion in healthcare. We spoke to him about how the zip code is a better predictor of a person's life expectancy than genetics, how did the pandemic disproportionately impacted women, and lastly, how the place and space where a woman lives.

Muita gente não sabe, mas é possível contribuir para as discussões sobre quais medicamentos, procedimentos e tecnologias devem ou não serem incorporados aos sistemas de saúde. Neste episódio do Vozes pela Saúde, Aline Silveira Silva, PHD em Ciências e Tecnologias em Saúde e pesquisadora da Universidade de Brasília, explica a importância das ferramentas de participação pública para uma gestão mais assertiva da saúde. Para conhecer mais sobre o trabalho de Aline, siga @_opaciente no Instagram.

Con el avance en la comprensión del cáncer de mama, así como la evolución en el diagnóstico y tratamiento, nos encontramos en un momento trascendental para vencer a esta enfermedad. El abordaje integral y el trabajo articulado entre los distintos actores de los sistemas sanitarios juegan un papel fundamental. Para profundizar sobre el estado y desafíos en Latinoamérica, conversamos con la Dra. Isabel Alvarado, Jefa del Servicio de Patología en el Hospital de Oncología del Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, del Instituto Mexicano de Seguridad Social y con el Dr. Rubén Torres, Rector de la Universidad ISalud de Argentina, y ex consultor Regional en Políticas y Sistemas de Salud de Organización Panamericana de la Salud.

Hello and welcome to Voices for Health, a channel from Roche where we will reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing women around the world. My name is Teresa Graham, and I’m the Head of Global Product Strategy at Roche.  Our healthcare systems are failing women and that's a fact that is becoming even clearer after COVID-19. We fundamentally have to set a new and different agenda to better provide outcomes for our mothers, daughters and sisters that are better and surpass what we've been able to achieve today. Women are so central to our lives and society. Thinking about ways to improve health care for women around the world has been on my mind for a long time. And inequalities in healthcare exist everywhere, no matter how mature systems are and COVID-19 has revealed the systemic gender biases in healthcare systems around the world.  We've analyzed patient journeys through women, and one thing stands out --  there is a need for so much more, than just medicine. To overcome the many hurdles in their path, women need tools, integrated solutions. To make a difference, we need to look at the whole process of innovation in healthcare from the clinical trials being tested at the right populations to efficiencies and delivery and access to our innovations. We have to look at integrated holistic solutions for women and for healthcare systems to set a new agenda, but what does good look like,where should we begin and how do we achieve meaningful lasting change? When we want to tackle issues of this magnitude, we want to start by listening to remarkable leaders who can talk about their own experiences, and today I am joined by just such a person Dr Stacy Rosen. Dr Rosen is the Senior Vice President of Women's Health at the Katz Institute for Women's Health, Northwell Health which focuses on the elimination of health care disparities through comprehensive clinical programs, gender-based research, community partnerships and education. A practicing cardiologist Dr Rosen is co-author of the 2018 book Heart Smart for ‘Women: Six S.T.E.P.S. in Six Weeks to Heart-Healthy Living’ which equips women of all ages with the comprehensive program for heart-healthy living. Dr Rosen is a passionate advocate for comprehensive and integrated approach to women's health and i'm excited to have the opportunity to talk with her today   WHAT IS VOCES POR LA SALUD / VOICES FOR HEALTH, BY ROCHE ? The Voices for Health podcast brings together voices of experts, policy makers and researchers to explore and determine ways to solve some of society’s most pressing health-related questions. Together we discuss how to achieve and enable safe access to quality care for each and every citizen in a sustainable and lasting way.

Hello and welcome to Voices for Health, a channel from Roche where we will reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing health systems around the world. My name is Teresa Graham, and I’m the Head of Global Product Strategy at Roche. And today we have the pleasure of talking with Dr Lydia Dsane-Selby who has done so much to support women with cancer in Ghana. Our healthcare systems are failing women and that's a fact that is becoming even clearer after COVID-19. We fundamentally have to set a new and different agenda to better provide outcomes for our mothers, daughters and sisters that are better and surpass what we've been able to achieve today. Women are so central to our lives and society, but the question is, what does good look like, where do we begin and how do we achieve meaningful lasting change? As always when you think about tackling issues of this magnitude, you always want to start by listening. And I have the opportunity today to listen to a remarkable woman. Let me introduce Dr Lydia Dsane-Selby, who has done so much to ensure that women with cancer have insurance coverage in Ghana. Lydia is the Chief Executive of Ghana’s National Health Insurance Authority; she's a trained doctor and ear, nose and throat specialist and has practiced in both the United Kingdom and Ghana. She has achieved something truly remarkable in Africa in a public health setting with limited resources with patients who may only have to pay out of pocket for their medicines. She has ensured that both breast and cervical cancer are within the benefit package for NHI.    WHAT IS VOCES POR LA SALUD / VOICES FOR HEALTH, BY ROCHE ? The Voices for Health podcast brings together voices of experts, policy makers and researchers to explore and determine ways to solve some of society’s most pressing health-related questions. Together we discuss how to achieve and enable safe access to quality care for each and every citizen in a sustainable and lasting way.

En el marco del Día Mundial de la Hemofilia, conversamos sobre el estado y acceso de la atención integral de esta condición en América Latina con César Garrido, presidente de la Federación Mundial de Hemofilia, y Andrea Lisman, madre portadora y líder de un grupo de apoyo en Colombia. La hemofilia es un trastorno de la sangre que puede tratarse de manera adecuada, por medio de la atención integral, un enfoque de cuidado preventivo que permite que las personas que viven con ella, desarrollen su potencial.

¿Cómo puede América Latina acelerar su búsqueda de inmunidad para el COVID-19? Dialogamos con los doctores Pablo Bonvehí y Carlos Arturo Alvarez Moreno sobre los desafíos de trabajar colaborativamente entre gobierno, academia, sector privado y sociedad civil; y la importancia de tomar decisiones basadas en la evidencia.