Break it Down
Episodes
31 episodes
#JournoConversations – Powering Maternal Health: Renewable Energy at the Frontlines
Unreliable electricity has long shaped the reality of care in primary healthcare centres, forcing health workers to rely on candles, torchlights, and improvised solutions during critical moments. For many mothers and newborns, this has meant de...
Hope In A Dose: Telling Africa's Malaria Vaccine
The malaria vaccine marks a historic milestone for Africa, but access, trust, and logistics will determine its success. In this third episode of our #JournoConversations series, we explore how African journalists are telling this story beyond t...
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Honey, Bananas and Data: Digital Pathways to Better Health for Young People.
Welcome back to the #BreakItDownPodcast, where we unpack big ideas shaping the future of health, development, and social change, one conversation at a time.In this episode, we sit with Dr. Olubayo Adekanmbi, CEO/Founder of Data...
Building Local Research Capacity: Why It Matters for Nigeria’s Health System
Welcome back to the #BreakItDownPodcast, where we unpack big ideas shaping the future of health, development, and social change, one conversation at a time.In this episode, our hosts Chibuike Alagboso and Asari Ndem sit with Dr. Olajide ...
Unpaid, Undervalued: Why Care Work is an Urgent Health and Economic Issue
Care work sustains families, supports health systems, and drives economies, yet remains largely unpaid and undervalued. This invisibility has serious consequences for health outcomes, economic equity, and gender equality.In this episode ...
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#JournoConversations - When the Budget is Barely Breathing: Funding Cuts in Ghana and Kenya
In this Break It Down podcast episode, we unpack the stark reality behind the phrase “When the Budget is Barely Breathing: Funding Cuts in Ghana and Kenya.”Our guests, Asha Bekidusa and Stephen, share firsth...
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Click to Care: Digital Tools Driving Healthcare Access in Nigeria
Welcome back to the #BreakItDownPodcast, where we unpack big ideas shaping the future of health, development, and social change, one conversation at a time.In this episode, our hosts Chibuike Alagboso and Asari Ndem sit down with Solo...
Fighting Falsehoods: Tackling Health Misinformation In Nigeria
🎙️ Welcome to the #BreakItDownPodcast, where we unpack big ideas shaping the future of health, development, and social change, one conversation at a time.In this episode, our hosts Chibuike Alagboso and Asari Ndem si...
Battling the Cholera Resurgence
Welcome to our #BreakItDownPodcast, where we unpack big ideas shaping the future of health, development, and social change, one conversation at a time.In this episode, our Hosts, Chibuike Alagboso and Asari Ndem, sit with Emeka...
Youth, Health and Hashtags: The Power of Young Africans
Welcome to our #BreakitDownPodcast, where we unpack big ideas shaping the future of health, development, and social change, one conversation at a time.In this episode, our Host and Director of Media Programmes, Chibuike Alagboso, sits wi...
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Building Climate Resilient Agricultural Systems in Nigeria
In this episode of the Break It Down Podcast, our Senior Partnership Manager, Emeka Oguanuo, sits down with Temitope Adegoroye of Sahel Consulting to unpack the alarming impact of climate change on Nigeria's agricultural landscape.&nbs...
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Nigerian Health Sector "Japa" Syndrome: Can policy Fix it?
Nigeria is facing a significant challenge in its health sector. More and more doctors, nurses, and health professionals are leaving the country in search of better opportunities. This growing trend, often called the "Japa" syndrome, is putting ...
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#JournoConversations - Saving Mothers: Innovation in Managing Postpartum Hemorrhage
Postpartum hemorrhage remains one of the biggest threats to maternal health in Africa, but solutions are emerging from different parts of the continent. In this first series of our #JournoConversations, we explore innovative approaches...
Breaking the Cycle: How MAMII is Tackling Maternal Mortality
Too many mothers are lost to preventable complications during childbirth, but change is happening. MaMII is taking action to break the cycle of maternal mortality and save lives.In this episode of Break It Down Podcast, you...
AHAIC 2025 in Focus: Tackling Africa's Health Challenges Through Collaboration
As Africa gears up for the Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) 2025, the conversation on strengthening health systems, addressing inequities, and fostering collaboration has never been more critical.In this special epis...
Climate Change is Escalating Health Risks | Listen Now to Find Out How
As the world heats up, mosquitoes are becoming more than just a nuisance—they are evolving into a serious health risk. 🌍🦟 In this episode of our #ClimateChange #BreakItDownPodcast, we dig into how climate change is driving an explosion in mosqu...
Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Africa | Prof. Sabiha Essack's View
In this episode of the Break It Down Podcast, Prof. Sabiha Essack, a leading expert in pharmaceutical sciences, dives deep into the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Africa. Recorded at the 20th International Congress on In...
Is climate change putting your health at risk? Let’s talk about it.
Happy New Year! To get the year started off right, we are bringing back In this episode of Break It Down Podcast, the discussion we had at our 2024 Future of Health Conference themed: From Evidence to Action: Building Res...
Family Planning and Africa’s Development: Two sides of the same coin?
In this special episode of the Break It Down Podcast, we feature a conversation we had on the sidelines of the 8th Nigeria Family Planning Conference. The conversation featured Dr. Samukeliso Dube, the Executive Director of FP2030. She unpacked...
Switching it up: What to expect in Season 2 of Break It Down
A lot has happened in the health sector since our last episode. It’s been a while but we are here to bring you up to speed on everything and even more. We are also switching things up from how we did episode one.We promise a more excitin...
Healthcare for all Nigerians in 2024: Expectations and Predictions
It's the final episode of the first season of the Break It Down podcast! Yes, it may have dropped a bit late, but it's never really too late to share what we expect from Nigeria's health sector this year. There's still enough time to get ...
CPHIA2023 in Focus: Unpacking Africa's New Public Health Order
🎉 Get ready for another riveting episode of Break It Down! 🎙️In this special episode, our MD, Vivianne Ihekweazu, speaks with Dr. Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, Deputy Director General of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Afric...
Strengthening Public Health Workforce for Strong Health Security in Africa
Ready for an eye-opening, mind-empowering podcast episode? We’ve got a special treat for you, and it’s not your usual hosts this time! In this episode of Break It Down, our very own Managing Director, Vivianne Ihekweazu, take...
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