Learn how to start a podcast and the role of podcasting in global health

In recent years, podcasts have become a popular communication platform in global health as they are able to facilitate inclusive, diverse and honest discussions. By bringing together speakers from across different hierarchies, countries and disciplines, podcasts allow for a more balanced dialogues that are representative of diverse voices. In listening to a podcast discussion, a listener quickly receive a holistic overview of a global health issue, inclusive of its complexities and nuances. Lastly, podcasts are also value tools for knowledge sharing as they are easily accessible, use relatively low quantities of data and are mostly free, unlike traditional medical journals. Below, you will learn about what it takes to create a global health podcast, the value add of podcasts in global health and how you can apply this tool in your work.
    

Bonus episode: Behind the scenes

Bonus episode: Behind the scenes

This bonus episode is slightly different as our Executive Producer and Host Garry Aslanyan changes seats with Senior Producer, Lindi van Niekerk, to look behind the scenes of the Global Health Matters podcast. Many of you, our listeners, were curious about what it takes to host and produce your favourite podcast. Producing a podcast is both an art and a skill. It requires great consideration in identifying representative guests, asking thoughtful questions, and drawing out relevant and transferrable lessons for a global audience. A podcast also requires a talented and multi-disciplinary team.

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Podcasts as a tool to disrupt knowledge hierarchies and silos to decolonize global health

In recent years, podcasts have emerged as a powerful and accessible communication platform that holds promise for its ability to challenge knowledge silos, hierarchies and incentive structures in global health.

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