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At the Crossroads of Social Justice and Medicine - Dr Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO of Amref Health Africa
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At the Crossroads of Social Justice and Medicine - Dr Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO of Amref Health Africa
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30 minutes
Released:
Jan 26, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Our guest on this episode of Raise the Line, Dr. Githinji Gitahi, ended up in the medical field because he’s always had a nagging need for social justice. “That was a place that I found where social justice is needed and is probably the foundation for healthy populations,” he tells host Shiv Gaglani. Dr. Gitahi is the Group CEO of Amref Health Africa, the leading Africa-based health development international NGO whose vision is to achieve lasting health change in Africa. Tune-in to this episode to learn about the key areas Amref Health Africa is focused on as well as how African countries are training and retaining more healthcare workers and physicians in their communities. You’ll also get a glimpse into the challenges African communities have experienced throughout the COVID pandemic and the key role that trust plays in gaining respect and compliance for public health measures, like vaccinations. Then, Dr. Gitahi shares his vision and goals for Amref Health Africa over the next ten years and offers powerful advice for aspiring healthcare leaders who want to create social change through medicine.Mentioned in this episode: https://amref.org/
Released:
Jan 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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