Best 30 Global Health Podcasts

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Health Chat is a weekly health news magazine program addressing health and wellness issues of interest to Africa. You'll hear the latest reports, stories and interviews with medical professionals and experts. Also, the program features listeners' feedback on a variety of issues. more

The Public Health Insight Podcast is a weekly podcast ranked in the top 5% of all podcasts globally. The podcast covers all things public health and global health, from the sustainable development goals to the social determinants of health, as well as interesting dialogues about the diverse career opportunities that exist in the fields. Since its launch in March 2020, the podcast has featured more than 40 high-profile guests and has built an audience in more than 5,000 cities in over 190 countries. more

What does it take to be a United Nations worker in some of the world's most complex and dangerous places? How are UN humanitarians, human rights advocates, prosecutors, development experts, climate leaders and peacekeepers improving our world? 
Stationed in all reaches of the world and witness to suffering and atrocities, how are they helping people and coping themselves?
 To find out, Melissa Fleming meets them.Here you will discover extraordinary personal stories from people who devote their lives to helping others. more

Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world.

The CommonHealth is the podcast of the CSIS Bipartisan Alliance for Global Health Security. On The CommonHealth, hosts J. Stephen Morrison, Katherine Bliss, and Andrew Schwartz delve deeply into the puzzle that connects pandemic preparedness and response, HIV/AIDS, routine immunization, and primary care, areas of huge import to human and national security. The CommonHealth replaces under a single podcast the Coronavirus Crisis Update, Pandemic Planet and AIDS Existential Moment. more

Why are infants still dying from preventable causes? How do national security policies impact the health of immigrants and refugees? What is voluntourism and can it harm the communities we intend to serve? The field of global health is vast, and the challenges can feel overwhelming. But learning about it shouldn't be. Whether you're taking the first steps in the field of global health, a seasoned public health professional, or simply seeking inspiration from the stories of remarkable leaders, this podcast is for you. more

The Lancet Voice is a fortnightly podcast from the Lancet family of journals. Lancet editors and their guests unravel the stories behind the best global health, policy and clinical research of the day―and what it means for people around the world. more

Science in 5 is WHO's conversations in science. Listen to WHO experts explaining science related to COVID-19.

Peter Hayward, Editor-in-Chief, and Adrian Gonzalez-Lopez, Senior Editor at The Lancet HIV, in conversation with the journal's authors, explore their latest research and its impact on people's health, healthcare, and health policy.A monthly audio companion to the journal, this podcast covers a broad range of topics, from treatments of children with HIV to COVID-19 and chemsex, the experiences of HIV among global Indigenous populations to intimate partner violence and women with HIV, and more. more

Welcome to the Health In Europe podcast from the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe. Our Region is broad and diverse. We work with fascinating and driven individuals and groups. This podcast is about hearing their stories and how it might impact your day-to-day life. more

Covering infectious diseases through history from plague to COVID-19.

A podcast on innovative & inspiring actions to achieve health for all

The Global Physio Podcast explores global health from the perspective of a curious physiotherapist. The podcast will feature interviews highlighting physiotherapists and other professionals working in global health practice, education, training or research. Deep dives on global health concepts and hot topics will also occur in solo episodes. New podcast episodes will air on the 1st day of each month, with occasional bonus episodes. This podcast is supported in part by the Global Health Division (GHD) of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association; however, the opinions and views expressed in the episodes don't necessarily reflect those of the GHD. more

The TBPod is a podcast for clinicians and policymakers caring for patients with tuberculosis. The podcasts present discussions with expert clinicians, researchers, policymakers and advocates about their work in the field of tuberculosis. Tuberculosis remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and is an important contributor to morbidity among migrants arriving in Australia and New Zealand. There are around 1300 reported cases of TB in Australia each year, and a further 300 in New Zealand. Included in these figures are cases of multi-drug resistant (MDR) TB which pose significant barriers to treatment and management of the disease. The Australian government has committed to the global elimination of TB by 2030, but to do so requires the development of innovative new strategies, based on high-quality research, that has national and international reach. These podcasts aim to engage and update those who are interested in the field of tuberculosis through discussions with leaders in the field of tuberculosis. more

A podcast about how researchers and scientists join with communities and people to address global challenges. Across countries and contexts, we hear about ways to partner with communities, including participatory research (PAR), co-production research, social participation, public and patient involvement and engagement (PPIE) and community engagement and involvement (CEI). Originally founded at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine by Dr. Kim Ozano and Bea Egid, the podcast now cuts across institutions and programmes to bring you the latest research techniques used to connect citizens to science! Host Dr. Kim Ozano is a co-production and creative research methodologist with 15 years' experience working in global research and public health, and an advocate for people centred research across disciplines. If you have a theme that you would like to be explored on the podcast, please let us know below in the comments below or contact; hello@theSCLagency.co.ukIntro music: Mike Donnelly more

People, Parasites, and Plagues is a podcast aimed at delivering information about the fascinating pathogens among us from the impressive professionals who study them. Join our hosts Dr. David Peterson and Dr. Kim Klonowski, two infectious disease researchers from the University of Georgia, as we explore the past, present, and future of science. Tune in every other week for a new and enlightening episode as we unpack the details surrounding some of Earth's most perplexing diseases. more

United in their pursuit of equity, Atlantic Fellows come from all walks of life and a variety of professions.They are a global community of leaders—advocates, artists, journalists, lawyers, business professionals, health practitioners, government officials, academics and researchers—who collaborate to advance equity, opportunity and human dignity.Fellows are thinkers and doers with innovative ideas and the courage, conviction and capacity to bring lasting improvements to their communities and the world. more

The SRHM Podcast explores new research and emerging trends in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters or SRHM promotes sexual and reproductive health and rights globally. At the heart of SRHM is a multidisciplinary, open-access, peer-reviewed journal. SRHM also creates and participates in spaces that motivate improvements in research, policy, services and practice. It contributes to capacity building in knowledge generation. Learn more at srhm.org. Music by Tiber Krisztián and Salamon BotondSound editing by We Edit Podcasts more

A Healio podcast that explores disparities in health care and seeks to move the needle toward equity.

Siamo Medici Senza Frontiere. Indipendenti. Neutrali. Imparziali.Da 50 anni, ogni giorno, curiamo migliaia di persone in tutto il mondo colpite da conflitti, epidemie, catastrofi naturali o escluse dall'assistenza sanitaria.Qui troverete i podcast con le storie dal campo, le voci dei nostri operatori umanitari e delle persone che assistiamo. more

Join A/Prof Suresh de Silva, Sydney radiologist and founder of global charity Radiology Across Borders, for a series of conversations with health and other industry leaders. In our first season, we interview leaders in global radiology for a deep dive into their experiences and careers, and what we as a global society can do to impart meaningful change. more

Weekly conversation brought to you by Movendi International about the latest alcohol issues in policy and science and new alcohol industry revelations.Every episode, we are also bringing you an in-depth conversation about alcohol issues of global importance. more

GLOBAL TROUBLE. Der Podcast von medico international. Trouble heiß Not, Unruhe, Störung, auch Anstrengung und Sorge. Und es heißt Knall. Um all das geht es in dem Podcast der Hilfs- und Menschenrechtsorganisation medico international. Wir wollen reden. Über globale Ungerechtigkeit und imperiale Lebensweisen; globale Gesundheit und krankmachende Verhältnisse; globale Migration und nationale Abschottungen; globale Lieferketten und einstürzende Textilfabriken; über weltweite Krisen, transnationale Bewegungen und länderübergreifende Solidarität. Ein Podcast mit den Perspektiven von Menschen aus dem Netzwerk von medico international und darüber hinaus. Wir müssen reden. GLOBAL TROUBLE. more

The podcast delves into the realm of health tech, highlighting a common trend: a focus primarily on the US, EU, and UK. However, it advocates for a broader perspective, urging listeners to look beyond this bubble and consider the innovations happening in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). These regions face significant digital and non-digital healthcare challenges, leading to inventive solutions borne out of necessity. By exploring the work of those in LMICs, the podcast aims to uncover valuable lessons from their successes and obstacles.Hosted by Shubs Upadhyay, a primary care physician with a wealth of experience spanning clinical practice, innovation, regulation and medical software engineering quality, the podcast offers a unique viewpoint. Through this lens, it reveals a stark disparity between technological advancements and their impact on underserved populations. With a focus on spotlighting individuals and organizations making a real impact in these communities, the podcast invites listeners to join the journey of discovery. more

In this award-winning podcast, leading thinkers share their insights and knowledge on the challenges and progress of cancer control. Explore a wealth of topics from tobacco to universal health coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Primeira Linha é o podcast da Médicos Sem Fronteiras, que narra as histórias e as experiências vividas por pessoas que estão nas linhas da frente de emergências humanitárias em todo o mundo. Aqui ouvimos equipas da organização e populações sobre o trabalho e a vivência em alguns dos locais onde os cuidados de saúde mais são precisos.Produção: MSF Portugal e BRUÁ Podcasts more