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  • Ep 04 - Colon, Meet Cancer: Ouch!

    Ep 04 - Colon, Meet Cancer: Ouch!
    2025/07/23
    Ben delves into the multifaceted experience of pain, beginning with a literary reference from Margaret Atwood. He shares personal anecdotes about blood draws, the insertion of a chemotherapy port, and the challenges of effectively communicating pain levels to healthcare professionals. Ben reflects on his nearly forty years’ experience living with Crohn's disease, exploring different ways to describe pain, and examines various strategies for pain management, including medications like acetaminophen and oxycodone, and the antidepressant duloxetine. The episode also highlights historical and cultural contexts of pain and invites listeners to contribute to a virtual medicine cabinet of motivational and entertaining resources. 00:00 Introduction and Literary Preface 01:34 Personal Anecdotes and Blood Tests 02:08 Chemotherapy Port Installation 05:31 Experiencing and Describing Pain 13:38 Pain Management Strategies 18:25 Upcoming Chemotherapy and Final Thoughts https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/pain 💬 Join the Conversation How should people share their experiences of life-threatening disease? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🔔Subscribe & Stay Updated Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health discussions: www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast
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    21 分
  • Biomedical Innovation Needs Local Community Participation with Solange Baptiste (ITPC) & Rosemary Mburu (WACI)

    Biomedical Innovation Needs Local Community Participation with Solange Baptiste (ITPC) & Rosemary Mburu (WACI)
    2025/07/22
    In this episode of A Shot in the Arm podcast, host Ben Plumley discusses the Kigali International AIDS Society Conference with guests Solange Baptiste from ITPC and Rosemary Mburu from WACI Health. They explore the importance of community voices in global health innovations, the challenges of funding cuts, and the significance of long-acting antiretroviral therapies. Additionally, they touch upon the roles of UNAIDS and the Global Fund, advanced HIV disease, and the critical need for prioritizing global health and HIV funding. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:16 Kigali International AIDS Society Conference Overview 00:40 Community Involvement and Clinical Trials 00:51 Introducing the Guests: Solange Baptiste and Rosemary Mburu 02:13 Discussion on the Kigali AIDS Conference 04:48 Challenges and Strategies in Global Health Funding 11:32 Community Leadership and Global Health Architecture 14:54 UNAIDS and Global Fund Presence at the Conference 26:00 Scientific Innovations and Long-Acting Treatments 31:59 Integration and Efficiency in Global Health 35:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 💬 Join the Conversation! How do you see the future of global health unfolding? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🔔Subscribe & Stay Updated: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health discussions: www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast
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    37 分
  • Young Advocates from APHA’s Force on the Ground Discuss HIV Prevention at IAS 2025 Conference

    Young Advocates from APHA’s Force on the Ground Discuss HIV Prevention at IAS 2025 Conference
    2025/07/20
    In this special episode of the podcast, host Yvette Raphael and a panel of young female advocates take over the discussion at the IAS 2025 held in Kigali, Rwanda. The episode features insightful conversations with Sinehlanhla Gogela, Sihle Magwentshu, Siviwe Gaika, who are active members of the Young Women's HIV Prevention Council and ground forces with the organization APA. The panel discusses the impact of recent funding cuts on HIV prevention efforts, their experiences in promoting HIV awareness, and the importance of community engagement. They also highlight promising developments in HIV prevention, including the introduction of the long-lasting injectable Lenacapavir and the dual prevention pill (DPP). The advocates express their hopes for the future and the need for continued support and funding to sustain their vital work. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:27 Meet the Guests 01:44 Impact of Funding Cuts 05:50 Conference Highlights and Key Takeaways 09:57 Future of HIV Prevention 16:30 The Role of Ground Forces 20:42 Closing Remarks and Celebrations 💬 Join the Conversation! How do you see the future of global health unfolding? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🔔Subscribe & Stay Updated: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health discussions: www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast
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    22 分
  • Dr. mike Reid’s 7 Dead Ideas in Global Health and What Comes After

    Dr. mike Reid’s 7 Dead Ideas in Global Health and What Comes After
    2025/07/20
    In this episode of A Shot in the Arm Podcast, host Ben Plumley welcomes Dr. mike Reid, Associate Director of Global Health Delivery and Economics at UCSF. The discussion centers on Reid's analysis of the 'seven dead ideas' in global health, criticizing outdated approaches such as the overreliance on donor directives and vertical programs. Reid emphasizes the need for context-sensitive solutions informed by rigorous implementation science and local realities. The conversation also touches on how health, intrinsically political, demands both donor and recipient nations to prioritize equitable solutions. Additional insights include the inefficiencies in current funding models, the dangers of overly technical approaches, and the underutilized role of faith communities and AI in future health strategies. The episode concludes with a call for integrated efforts and sustainable practices as the path forward. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:43 Guest Introduction: Dr. mike Reid 01:23 State of Global Health: Key Issues 02:17 Seven Dead Ideas in Global Health 03:42 Dead Idea #1: We Know What Works 07:19 Dead Idea #2: Health is a Technical Problem 11:27 Dead Idea #3: Donors Know Best 13:07 Dead Idea #4: More Money Means More Impact 15:35 Dead Idea #5: Vertical Programs are Efficient 20:35 Dead Idea #6: Measurement Equals Progress 24:44 Dead Idea #7: We Are on Track to Achieve SDG Goal 3 27:10 The Role of Faith Communities in Global Health 30:18 Artificial Intelligence in Global Health 33:57 Conclusion and Farewell 💬 Join the Conversation! How do you see the future of global health unfolding? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🔔Subscribe & Stay Updated: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health discussions: www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast
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    35 分
  • Faith Communities and Public Health Strategies with Professor Heidi Larson and Dr. Nduku Kilonzo

    Faith Communities and Public Health Strategies with Professor Heidi Larson and Dr. Nduku Kilonzo
    2025/07/20
    In this episode of A Shot in the Arm podcast, host Ben Plumley is joined by Professor Heidi Larson, co-founder of the Global Listening Project, and Dr. Nduku Kilonzo, managing director of Yemaya Health Advisory. Recorded in during IAS 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, the discussion centers on the essential contributions of faith leaders to global health, particularly in engaging communities and influencing public health decisions. The episode explores findings from the Global Listening Project's studies in Kenya and Nigeria, highlighting the deep trust communities place in faith leaders and the necessity of including them in health initiatives. The conversation emphasizes the need for health professionals to rethink their engagement strategies with faith communities, the role of digital technologies, and the importance of co-creating health solutions with faith leaders. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:17 Meet the Guests: Professor Heidi Larson and Dr. Nduku Kilonzo 00:35 The Role of Faith Leaders in Global Health 02:20 Insights from the Global Listening Project 03:54 Challenges and Opportunities in Engaging Faith Leaders 05:17 Deep Listening Techniques and Findings 07:49 Faith Leaders' Perspectives on Health Issues 09:53 The Importance of Trust and Engagement 19:11 Digital Technologies and Faith Communities 24:27 Future Directions and Final Thoughts 28:30 Closing Remarks and Thanks 💬 Join the Conversation! How do you see the future of global health unfolding? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🔔Subscribe & Stay Updated: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health discussions: www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast
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    30 分
  • Long-Acting Injectibles’ Halo Effect on all HIV Prevention Options with Yvette Raphael and Gilead Sciences, Dr. Alex Kintu

    Long-Acting Injectibles’ Halo Effect on all HIV Prevention Options with Yvette Raphael and Gilead Sciences, Dr. Alex Kintu
    2025/07/19
    In this episode, host Ben Plumley, along with co-host Yvette Raphael, reports from the International AIDS Society Scientific Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. They discuss significant advancements in HIV prevention, particularly the recent FDA approval of Lenacapavir, with Dr. Alex Kintu from Gilead Sciences. The conversation covers the clinical journey and delivery mechanisms of Lenacapavir, its impact on young people and pregnant women, and the urgency of making this innovation widely accessible amidst funding challenges. The episode also highlights the critical role of community engagement and accountability boards in informing and driving HIV prevention strategies. Tune in for an in-depth look at the latest scientific and policy developments in the fight against HIV/AIDS. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:37 Yvette's Stage Takeover Experience 01:33 Discussion on Gilead Sciences and HIV Prevention 02:15 Dr. Alex Kintu's Background and Role 03:33 FDA Approval and Next Steps for Lenacapavir 04:08 Global Access and Regulatory Processes 11:04 Understanding Lena Kavir and Its Importance 17:36 Challenges and Future of HIV Prevention 27:23 Community Engagement and Youth Involvement 34:33 Closing Remarks and Call to Action 💬 Join the Conversation! How do you see the future of global health unfolding? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🔔Subscribe & Stay Updated: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health discussions: www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast
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    39 分
  • Reimagining the Global HIV Response: The Kigali Call to Action

    Reimagining the Global HIV Response: The Kigali Call to Action
    2025/07/19
    In this episode of A Shot in the Arm Podcast, host Ben Plumley is joined by Dr. Judy Auerbach, Dr. Jirair Ratevosian, and Dr. Mumbi Chola to discuss the 2025 Kigali Call to Action, a call to action for the global HIV response. The conversation highlights the need for meaningful partnerships, sustained research, prioritization of prevention, protection of human rights, and rejection of science politicization. The guests emphasize the importance of local leadership and community involvement in redesigning and rethinking the HIV response. The episode also addresses the challenges posed by reduced U.S. funding and the shifting roles of northern and southern countries in tackling the epidemic. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:06 HIV Science Conference and Guest Introductions 01:12 Introduction of Guests 04:24 Challenges and Common Purpose in HIV Response 05:23 Call to Action and Building Signatories 06:56 Core Principles for HIV Response 11:32 Emphasizing Prevention and Human Rights 12:23 The Importance of Prevention and Treatment 14:12 Scientific Research and Interdisciplinary Approaches 23:56 National and Regional Leadership in HIV Response 24:03 National and Regional Leadership in HIV Response 25:02 The Role of CEOs and Elected Officials 28:29 African-Led HIV Control Initiatives 39:04 Community Involvement in HIV Research 41:34 Call to Action and Global Collaboration 45:36 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks 47:01 Conclusion and Farewell 💬 Join the Conversation How do you see the future of global health unfolding? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🔔Subscribe & Stay Updated Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health discussions: www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast
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    48 分
  • Country Leadership To Transform Global AIDS Responses: Insights from Dr. Nduku Kilonzo and Dr. Thembisile Xulu

    Country Leadership To Transform Global AIDS Responses: Insights from Dr. Nduku Kilonzo and Dr. Thembisile Xulu
    2025/07/16
    The sudden termination of US overseas funding jolted AIDS programs in countries hardest hit by the epidemic. Yet the leaders of national AIDS programs had already been preparing for the day when donor funding ended. The HIV Leadership Forum, a community of practice of Directors General of National AIDS Councils from around the world has recently published a report setting out steps on how resilient and sustainable national programs can be achieved. Ben is joined by Dr Nduku Kilonzo, Chair of the UNAIDS Global HIV Prevention Coalition, and Dr. Thembisile Xulu, CEO of the South African National AIDS Council, to explore the strategies and challenges in the post-donor era for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. Key topics include the importance of sustainability, integrating HIV programs into broader health systems, and rethinking donor-country partnerships. Both experts offer valuable insights into how African countries are navigating the reduction in international funding while striving to meet their health goals. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:11 Meet Dr. Nduku Kilonzo 01:38 Key Findings from the International Aid Society Scientific Conference 03:09 The HIV Leadership Forum and Sustainability Report 05:11 Challenges and Lessons in HIV Prevention 17:42 Interview with Dr. Thembisile Xulu 21:16 South Africa's Response to Funding Cuts 32:03 The Future of HIV Programs and Donor Relationships 47:49 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections 53:07 Closing Remarks and Call to Action 💬 Join the Conversation How do you see the future of global health unfolding? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🔔Subscribe & Stay Updated Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health discussions: www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast
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    54 分