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Episode 13: Mental Health; Gender and Mental Health
Myths and misconceptions, and the stigma associated with mental health, for instance, viewing men as being too masculine to need help when they are going through challenges, often lead to them sorting for harmful ways of coping with their problems, like getting into drug abuse and alcoholism. Episode 13, with Dr. Patrick Mwangala, looks into […]
Episode 12: Data Science; Impact of Data Science to Predict Health Outcomes
Predictive models for health outcomes play a key role in the work of the UtiliZe Health Information for Meaningful Impact in East Africa through Data Science (UZIMA-DS) Hub. In this episode, data engineer Amos Bunde, explains how data science and machine learning can be leveraged to predict health outcomes and prevent adverse health conditions in […]
Episode 11: Adolescent Mental Health; Understanding Mental Health Conditions in Adolescents & how to Prevent/Manage them
It is no secret that adolescents today are grappling with more mental health challenges than previous generations. Social media is a significant contributor to this rise in mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. Many parents tend to raise their children in the same manner they were raised, but this approach can be problematic. However, […]
Episode 10: Newborn Health; Neonatal Sepsis and other Neonatal Infections
Neonatal Sepsis is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity among newborns within the first 28 days of life, especially in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Children born prematurely are at a higher risk of this infection due to increased hospital stays. Listen to Dr. Christina Obiero’s discussion on Neonatal Sepsis and other neonatal […]
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 […]