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GE Vital Voices

Conversations for an essential Public Healthcare sector.

GE knows the Public Healthcare Sector is vital to the survival of millions of people. But what is vital to theirs? This is the urgent question underpinning GE Vital Voices - a series of podcasts that aims to give a voice and platform to the critical issues facing the Public Healthcare Sector and the people that are changing it, both on the frontlines and from the backlines.

GE Vital Voices aims to bring together a range of medical experts and voices to help unpack the critical issues facing the Public Healthcare Sector, while sharing insights and solutions to support this vital sector.
Monthly English South Africa Health & Fitness · Personal Journals
12 Episodes

Caring for premature babies

How healthcare workers support their youngest patients. When a baby is born early, this can come with several complications and fears, for both parents and clinicians. To celebrate World Premature Day on 17 November, this episode looks at this important topic. Inci Candemir is a premature baby parent educator and…
17 Nov 2023 29 min

Women leading in healthcare

Women healthcare workers making their mark. While women professionals across the healthcare sector bring unique strengths and perspectives to the sector, they also face specific challenges. On this episode, we discuss this, and how to best support women in the industry. Belinda Ngongo is the founder of Pan African Women…
12 Sep 2023 23 min

Young voices in medicine

A new generation has entered the industry. Every generation of doctors brings something new to the industry but also faces unique challenges. In this episode, we look at the lives of young healthcare professionals, including their expectations and experiences as they enter the industry. We speak to Professor Flavia Sekubuge,…
2 Aug 2023 22 min

How Covid affects hearts

While the effects of Covid-19 on patients’ lungs are well publicised, the heart frequently suffers lasting impacts too. In this episode, we look at how the disease impacts the cardiovascular system, with a leading expert in the field. Prof Ntobeko Ntusi is a cardiologist and the Chair and Head of…
24 Apr 2023 27 min

Breast Health = Women’s Health

It takes a team to beat and treat Breast Cancer. Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women globally and so in this episode, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we take a look at the breast cancer diagnosis journey from mammograms to radiology to surgery from the…
13 Oct 2022 31 min

Women @ The Forefront

An episode honouring some of the pioneering women in healthcare working across Africa. In this special extended episode, Women at the Forefront, we profile three incredible female healthcare professionals working in South Africa and in Africa. We speak to them about their personal journeys, passion for their chosen field, and…
23 Aug 2022 44 min

The state of cancer diagnosis and care

A look into how the health system (particularly the public health system) Cancer continues to be one of the crucial issues in our South African healthcare system, and while a lot of policies are in place, there is still a lot to be improved. Zodwa Sithole from CANSA and Sandhya…
30 Jun 2022 24 min

Innovating health

Understanding how innovation improves the health system. Guests: Mark Stoez (GE Health) and Michelle Mulder (SA Medical Research Council) Innovations big and small in the healthcare system in South Africa and beyond change the game for practitioners and patients. In this episode, we look at how healthcare really gets better…
14 Apr 2022 23 min

The rural urban healthcare divide

A look at spatial healthcare equity in South Africa. Guests: Lungile Gamede (Rural Health Advocacy Project) Professor Shabir Moosa (Chiawelo Community Practice) Where you access healthcare in South Africa or where you work in the sector can have a large impact on your experience, from the available resources to the…
13 Jan 2022 21 min

Chronic in crisis

When chronic illness care takes a backseat to Covid-19 Guests: Prof Andre Pascal Kengne (Director of the Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit at the South African Medical Research Council) Dr Peter Delobelle (Chronic Disease Initiative for Africa at the University of Cape Town) While the focus of the healthcare system over…
11 Nov 2021 20 min

Helping the healers

A look at healthcare worker mental health in South Africa. Guests: Dr Zolelwa Sifumba (global health advocate) Dr Lerato Khatle (founder of YoungMD) Healthcare workers give so much of themselves daily to their work, and face pressures on their mental, not just physical health and wellbeing. In this episode of…
8 Oct 2021 21 min
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Welcome to GE Vital Voices

Conversations for an essential Public Healthcare sector. GE knows the Public Healthcare Sector is vital to the survival of millions of people. But what is vital to theirs? This is the urgent question underpinning GE Vital Voices - a series of podcasts that aims to give a voice and platform…
24 Sep 2021 1 min