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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes76Founded5 years ago
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Host Garry Aslanyan poses the question at the heart of the latest Inside Track conversation: in 2026, after everything COVID-19 taught us, are we genuinely better prepared for the next pandemic-like event? It's the question that sets the tone for a f... more

For decades, international NGOs have been central pillars of global health and humanitarian response efforts. But with aid budgets shrinking, trust eroding and local civil society organizations demonstrating the power of proximity every day, the mode... more

The Inside Track is a new series from Global Health Matters offering context, clarity and foresight that you won’t find in traditional news shows. Each episode brings host Garry Aslanyan together with two recurring voices: Catherine Kyobutungi, who b... more

Global Health Matters is the monthly podcast from TDR, if you like our content then please subscribe. We embrace the fact that public health and global health are intertwined and through our podcast we hope to engage with broader topics bringing toge... more

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Recent Guests

Deborah Doane
Partner in Rights CoLab and convener of the Ringo Project; author of The INGO Problem
Rights CoLab; Ringo Project
Episode: Is it the end of the NGO as we know it?
Angela Oduor Lungati
Executive director of Ushahidi; technologist and community builder
Ushahidi
Episode: Is it the end of the NGO as we know it?
Reem Mussa
Humanitarian advisor and coordinator of the Forced Migration Team at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Médecins Sans Frontières
Episode: Encore - The health journey of refugees and migrants is global health
Eugen Ghita
President of Roma Just and human rights monitor
Roma Just (Roma Lawyers Association)
Episode: Encore - The health journey of refugees and migrants is global health
Laura Spinney
Science journalist, novelist; author of Pale Rider and Proto
Independent author / journalist
Episode: Dialogues: a conversation with Laura Spinney on disease, linguistics and humanity
Ntobeko Ntusi
President and CEO of the South African Medical Research Council
South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)
Episode: Trailblazers with Garry: a conversation with Ntobeko Ntusi
Christoph Benn
Director for Global Health Diplomacy at Joep Lange Institute
Joep Lange Institute
Episode: Rethinking how we fund health
Patrik Silborn
Senior Advisor at Unicef Afghanistan
Unicef
Episode: Rethinking how we fund health
Axel Pries
President of the World Health Summit, medical doctor, and professor of physiology
World Health Summit
Episode: Trailblazers with Garry: a conversation with Axel Pries

Host

George Vredenburg
Founding chairman involved in brain health and public health initiatives; appears as a recurring guest-focused contributor.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Best global health podcast

    Informative, diverse and easy to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GarryGeneva
    Canada3 years ago
  • Great listening. Each episode has brought wonder

    I’ve listened to the series on my regular walks. They are fantastic. These well thought and developed podcasts are worthwhile hearing. Each episode brought me learning and wonder.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IatrosFEP
    United States4 years ago
  • Engaging expert views on important global health topics

    Great podcast- tackles big topics in global through accessible, interesting, personal stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hello8976
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Informative

    This podcast is informative, it offers multi perspectives on a variety of topics. Such a gem that I have found. Dr. Garry is my favourite.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kragop83
    Canada5 years ago
  • Great!

    The women in science episode was amazing. It left me with the heart full of hope for the future. Thanks for this great work . I’m looking forward to What comes next in this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    np chemistry
    Switzerland5 years ago

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Well thought and developed; great for learning during walks.
Women in science episode was especially uplifting and hopeful.
Tackles big topics in global health with accessible stories.
Offers multi-perspective insights and practical value.
Informative and diverse; easy to listen to.

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#174
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Talking Points

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Dialogues: a conversation with Laura Spinney on disease, linguistics and humanity
Q: Laura, from your cross-disciplinary vantage point, what unique strengths does journalism bring to breaking through siloed thinking in global health?
Laura explains that journalism allows direct conversations with the public while synthesizing insights across fields, effectively translating complex interdisciplinary findings into accessible narratives that illuminate the bigger picture.
Trailblazers with Garry: a conversation with Ntobeko Ntusi
Q: What is your vision for the future of global health in the context of the global majority and decolonizing partnerships?
The future requires moving away from a North-dominated model toward equitable, locally led health research with genuine collaboration, where funding aligns with national priorities and knowledge production benefits the communities that generate it.
Rethinking how we fund health
Q: What lessons have you learned about engaging high net worth individuals to support global health initiatives?
Patrik highlighted the significance of co-creation and tailoring approaches that resonate with high net worth individuals' interests to raise funds and engage them meaningfully in health initiatives.
Rethinking how we fund health
Q: What innovative financing models did you work on in Rwanda?
Patrik discussed leading the development of a new results-based funding model for Global Fund Grants in Rwanda, emphasizing the importance of flexible use of funding and leveraging national systems.
Trailblazers with Garry: a conversation with Axel Pries
Q: What are some of the shared values that you believe will guide our approach to global health challenges?
Pries highlighted the importance of a humanitarian approach that recognizes every person's right to health and happiness, along with the need to adapt global power dynamics.

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What is Global Health Matters about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Global Health Matters features in-depth conversations with leaders, researchers, and policymakers shaping health equity, financing, and governance worldwide. Episodes frequently explore leadership, decolonizing knowledge production, innovative financing for health, climate and health, and how local and global actors can collaborate to build stronger health systems. A standout throughline is mentorship, local accountability, and practical strategies for translating research and policy into equitable health outcomes across the Global South and beyond. The show often pairs personal journeys with policy insights, making complex global health topics accessible and actionable for a audience of health professionals, researchers, and decision-maker... more

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