Radio Show
For the UZIMA-DS Hub, we prioritize making our work understandable to the communities we work with. To make that possible, we begun a radio show series on Msenangu FM, a community radio show in Kenya’s Coast. Through this program, our researchers, in every episode, explained the different episodes of our program, including data science, in ways non-science audiences can understand. We were able to reach approximately 70,000 listeners.
You can listen to all 24 episodes below.
Episode 24: Data Science; Using Technology to Improve Healthcare in the Community
As we come to the end of our UZIMA-DS radio show series, Antony Kagure from the Data Management and Analysis Core, focuses on how the implementation of user-friendly, accessible digital health platforms and tools through technology is essential to improve community healthcare. He speaks on telemedicine, mHealth apps, and wearable devices, along with strategies as […]
Episode 23: Newborn and Child Health; Early Brain Development – Nurturing Care Framework
In 2018, the WHO, UNICEF, and the World Bank Group launched the Nurturing Care Framework, which serves as a strategic guide for countries and programs on how to invest in Early Childhood Development (ECD) for maximum impact. In this episode, our early childhood development specialists explain what ECD is, how experiences shape the brain and […]
Episode 22: Maternal Mental Health; Mental Health during Pregnancy
During pregnancy, the risk of developing mental health conditions increases in women. However, there is lack of adequate and timely data on maternal mental health. This episode delves into the risk of mental health challenges for pregnant women, possible risk factors (such as poverty and prior mental health conditions), and the urgent need to collect […]
Episode 21: Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs): Overview of NDDs; What they are, their Symptoms, Risk factors, Challenges in Diagnosis and Management
Did you know that a baby avoiding eye contact with the mother during breastfeeding could be an early sign of a neurodevelopmental disorder? Several other behaviours in infancy that may be subtle and thereby dismissed as “just a phase,” could actually signal neurodevelopmental variations in children. However, identifying these signs isn’t always easy as they […]
Episode 20: Data Science and Maternal Health; The Use of Data Science in Predicting Pregnancy Outcomes
Data science is playing a vital role in enhancing the quality of maternal health services. To develop more accurate and precise machine learning models for predicting maternal health outcomes in Africa, it is essential to equip data engineers and specialists with the necessary skills. Our project is focused on building the capacity of young African […]
Episode 19: Laboratory Data and Maternal Health; The Role of Laboratory Data in Improving the Understanding of Maternal Health
In Rabai, Kilifi County, Kenya, anaemia is one of the most common pregnancy-related health conditions among women. Laboratory testing is critical in monitoring fetal development, detecting fetal abnormalities, and predicting labor complications. Listen to this episode to learn about essential pregnancy tests and their un contribution to quality life-saving maternal care for mothers and their […]