In this episode of Paul Talks Science, we dive into the insights and challenges presented in the 2024 World Malaria Report. Joining us is Prof. William Moss, Deputy Director of the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute, who sheds light on the progress made in malaria control over the past two decades, the advent of malaria vaccines, and the critical inequities that still need addressing.

We discuss the spread of the urban-friendly Anopheles stephensi mosquito, the challenges of drug and insecticide resistance, and the exciting yet complex future of genetically modified mosquitoes. Prof. Moss also shares lessons learned from decades of malaria control and offers a call to action for stable and increased funding to combat this persistent global health challenge.

Tune in for an engaging conversation about science, innovation, and the collective fight against one of the world’s deadliest diseases.

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In this episode of Paul Talks Science, we explore the transformative impact of Project ECHO, a global initiative that's bridging health inequities by democratizing expertise and empowering underserved communities.

Dr. Sanjeev Arora, founder of Project ECHO, shares the powerful story of how a heartbreaking patient encounter inspired him to create this innovative hub-and-spoke model that’s now helping millions worldwide. We’re also joined by Dr. Daniel Jose Fofi from South Africa, who explains how he’s using Project ECHO to revolutionize cancer care in the Northern Cape, addressing late diagnoses, resource gaps, and access challenges.

This episode ties closely to my recent article published in The Lancet, where I delve deeper into Project ECHO’s global health implications. You can read the article here: The Lancet - Project ECHO.

Tune in to discover how knowledge sharing and collaboration are saving lives and creating a more equitable future for healthcare.

In this episode of Paul Talks Science, I sit down with Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson, the inspiring founder and CEO of Healthtracka. Driven by a deeply personal loss, Ifeoluwa shares her journey of transforming grief into action by founding a health tech startup that's revolutionizing diagnostics in Africa. We explore the challenges of tackling non-communicable diseases, the nuances of gender health disparities, and the innovative solutions Healthtracka has developed to decentralize access to healthcare.

One compelling story from our conversation is also featured in Devex. Dive deeper into how Healthtracka and other African health startups are proving that saving lives can be profitable. Read the article here: Can saving lives be profitable? These African health startups think so.

Tune in to learn how Healthtracka is making early detection accessible, one test at a time, and the bold vision that could shape the future of African healthcare.