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Episode 9: Newborn Health; An Introduction to Newborn Health and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities



Did you know that External Cephalic Version, a common practice in Africa where a midwife rotates a fetus through a pregnant woman’s abdomen for repositioning, is harmful and leads to many fetal deaths? Learn why this traditional practice could be life-threatening as explained by Mr. Kenneth Bundi, the Kilifi County Reproductive, Maternal, Child and Adolescent […]



Episode 8: Data Science; Leveraging Data Science to make Impactful Healthcare Advancements in Africa



Data is an intrinsic element in our work to advance healthcare in Africa through research that influences decision-makers in improving mental health, and maternal and newborn health, benefitting Africa’s current and future generations. Christopher John is one of our hub supporters in matters data translation, transforming raw data into usable information that helps promote better […]



Episode 7: Maternal Health Conditions; The Role of Data in Predicting these Conditions



Six out of 10 women in Kilifi suffer from Anaemia. Anaemia is one of the common health conditions that affect pregnant women. In this episode, Dr Angela Koech from the Centre of Excellence in Women & Child Health, and Kelvin Mbote, a research assistant at the Aga Khan University, Provost Office, speak about maternal health […]



Episode 6: Maternal Health; Using Data Science to Improve Maternal Health



Data Science is a key focal point for our projects. In this episode, Dr Angela Koech and Onesmus Wanje from the Aga Khan University, Centre of Excellence in Women & Child Health, examine how the hub is utilizing data to develop predictive models for poor health outcomes as well as prescriptive models to better deal […]



Episode 5: Introduction to Maternal Health; What is Maternal Health?



Episode five of our UZIMA-DS radio show series highlights maternal health, one of the focus areas of our Maternal, Newborn and Child Health project. Job Ogutu, a nurse working at the Kilifi County Health Department, speaks broadly about the topic, including the importance of fathers being involved before, during and after pregnancy. Click play to […]



Episode 4: Data Science; What it is, and its importance in delivering health services



On the fourth episode of our radio show series, we looked at Data Science which is a fundamental aspect of UZIMA-DS. Dorcas Mwigereri, a research specialist under the UZIMA-DS Hub, shed light on the use of data science in delivering better health outcomes and how health workers can be trained in the use of technology […]