HealthChat
Welcome to HealthChat, the Medical Education Network’s current affairs podcast, where we bring you insights from healthcare leaders, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of health in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. From game-changing innovations to pivotal policy shifts, we delve into the trends, breakthroughs, and stories that matter most in today’s dynamic healthcare landscape. Tune in to stay informed, inspired, and connected to the pulse of healthcare transformation—one conversation at a time.
Episodes
This week, as part of our Code to Care series on artificial intelligence in medicine, we’re exploring a critical question: Can AI help close the healthcare access gap in Africa — and if so, how?
To unpack this, we’re joined by Dr Ernest Darkoh, co-founder of Vantage Health Technologies and a long-standing advocate for digital innovation in public health.
From tackling HIV, TB, and COVID-19 to developing real-time data systems and p...
In this episode of Code to Care, we shift gears from clinical AI to one of the most urgent conversations in healthcare today: cybersecurity.
As digital tools become more embedded in everyday practice—from electronic records to AI-powered platforms—so too do the risks. Data breaches, ransomware attacks, and phishing schemes are no longer rare events—they're everyday threats in a sector that can least afford them.
To help us navigate...
In the first episode of our Autumn Series – Code to Care – we explore one of the most talked-about shifts in modern clinical practice: AI-powered medical scribes. These intelligent assistants are transforming more than just note-taking — they’re redefining the doctor-patient dynamic itself.
Once seen as mere transcription tools, today’s AI scribes are evolving into context-aware companions, capable of summarizing clinical encounter...
Welcome to HealthChat on this special edition for Rare Diseases Day 2025. Today, we're shining a light on rare paediatric liver diseases, a group of conditions that often go unrecognised and misdiagnosed.
One such disease is Alagille Syndrome (ALGS)—a complex and often misunderstood disorder affecting the liver, heart, and other systems. To help us unpack the challenges of diagnosing and managing ALGS, we’re joined by Dr Marisca Ba...
In December 2024, the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) updated its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines, introducing new accreditation requirements.
To shed light on these changes and their implications for healthcare practitioners, we spoke with Lisa Reid, CPD Accreditation Officer at the South African Medical Association (SAMA).
If you have questions about staying compliant, this podcast is for...
In an era of intense scrutiny, where healthcare and clinical publications face immense pressure to cut costs and cater to social media, we ask: is unbiased reporting still feasible? What challenges do journalists encounter, and does impartiality in reporting on public healthcare issues help or harm?
Join us as we unpack these questions and more with our guest, Mia Malan, Editor-in-Chief of the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism...
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