Global Health Insights
Global Health Insights
Podcast Description
Interviews with global health leaders on how they are working to speed up impact singerp.substack.com
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on global health innovation, health equity, social entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. Episodes delve into specific topics like maternal health and economic productivity, with concrete examples showcasing projects such as the M-MAMA initiative providing transport for pregnant women in rural Tanzania and discussions about Grand Challenges Canada and its impact on local health systems.
Interviews with global health leaders on how they are working to speed up impact
Keywords
global health, innovation, Grand Challenges Canada, health equity, social entrepreneurship, sustainable development, maternal health, economic productivity, health systems, international development
Summary
In this episode of Global Health Insights, Peter Singer interviews Dr. Karlee Silver, CEO of Grand Challenges Canada, discussing the pivotal role of innovation in global health and international development. They explore Karlee’s career journey, the definition and importance of innovation, and the impact of Grand Challenges Canada in funding and supporting local innovators. Karlee points out that innovation is most critical in times of disruption, when resources are scarce. For 15 years, Grand Challenges Canada has supported more than 1500 innovations in more than 100 countries — in women and children’s health, mental health, humanitarian initiatives, climate change and more. The conversation highlights concrete examples of successful innovations, such as HewaTele and the M-MAMA initiative, and emphasizes the need for blended finance to support sustainable solutions. Looking ahead, they discuss the future of global health and Canada’s potential role in fostering innovation.
Takeaways
Innovation is essential for staying relevant in global health.
Local innovators are best positioned to solve local challenges.
Grand Challenges Canada has funded 1,500 innovations in 100 countries.
Innovation goes beyond technology; it includes new business models.
M-MAMA provides emergency transport for pregnant women in rural Tanzania.
Investment in innovation requires a blend of grants and loans.
Sustainability is key for the success of health innovations.
Canada has a strong role to play in global health innovation.
The future of global health relies on systematic scaling of innovations.
Innovation is crucial during times of disruption.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Global Health Insights
03:18 The Importance of Innovation in Global Health
07:50 Understanding Grand Challenges Canada
10:28 Impact and Scope of Grand Challenges Canada
13:49 Concrete Examples of Innovation in Action
19:06 Exploring the M-MAMA Initiative
26:17 The Role of Investment in Innovation
30:04 Future of Global Health and Innovation
Links
Grand Challenges Canada https://www.grandchallenges.ca/
Global Health Insights https://open.substack.com/pub/singerp
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