Best Ncds Podcasts (2025)

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Dorn Ratanathansanee 39:22

2M ago39:22

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Meet a celebrated underwater cinemaphotographer and commercial diver in Thailand: Dorn Ratanathatsanee. He's been filming underwater sequences for over 40 years for commercials and feature films, such as The Medallion with Jackie Chan. His unique life story took him from Bangkok to Anchorage, in Alaska, and back to Thailand - and staying fit has be…

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Can the Barbados School Nutrition Policy curb NCD’s? 48:50

2M ago48:50

48:50

How do we protect the next generation from a health crisis already claiming 83% of lives in Barbados? The Barbados School Nutrition Policy aims to reshape how our children eat, but the challenges run deeper than food choices on a lunch tray. When one in three Barbadian children is already overweight or obese, and we're witnessing hypertension in 13…

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Money Matters: Navigating Your Financial Future 50:40

3M ago50:40

50:40

Managing money can be overwhelming, but financial literacy is for everyone—not just those with high incomes. In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, host Aisha Reid and guest host Sharon Austin-Gill-Moore explore the essentials of budgeting, saving, and investing with expert insights from: 💰 Nikita Gibson – Senior VP at Clarity Life Insurance Ltd.…

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New Psychoactive Substances: Understanding Their Impact on Health and Society 1:08:56

3M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, we’re tackling a critical and evolving issue—New Psychoactive Substances (NPS). These lab-created drugs are designed to mimic traditional illicit substances but often come with unpredictable and dangerous consequences. We’re also introducing our final main host, Fabian Belgrave, after welcoming Shayla Murrel…

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Learning Differently: Breaking Through the Learning Divide 50:23

4M ago50:23

50:23

In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, we explore the challenges faced by children with learning differences such as ADHD, autism, and speech disorders. How well does the Barbadian education system accommodate these students? What gaps exist, and what can be done to improve support for children who learn differently? Hosts Mikul Elcock and Shayla…

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Sarah Fitz-Gerald 43:13

4M ago43:13

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"Invincible"! According to former world squash champion Sarah Fitz-Gerald, that's what it feels like to be at your physical peak and a world-class sportsperson. Be inspired by Sarah as she recalls memorable moments from her professional playing career, broader contributions to the sport of squash, nuggets of wisdom on how to stay active and her lif…

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Surviving the Storm: Real Stories from Hurricane Survivors 59:02

4M ago59:02

59:02

In this powerful episode of Jus' Ah Conversation, Mikul Elcock and Aisha Reid dive into the raw and emotional realities of surviving hurricanes. Drawing from their own experiences—Aisha as an evacuee from Hurricane Katrina and Mikul as a media professional covering the aftermath of devastating storms like Maria and Beryl—they explore the personal t…

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The Power of Technical Education: Building Skills for Barbados’ Future 47:54

5M ago47:54

47:54

It’s a new year, and we’re kicking things off with an inspiring conversation about building skills and opportunities for Barbados’ future! In this episode of Just Ah Conversation, hosts Mikul Elcock and Aisha Reid explore the transformative power of technical education and how it’s shaping the island’s workforce and economy. From vocational trainin…

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[podcast] Reaching the unreached people with TB services in Kangra Dharamshala

5M ago

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First podcast of 2025 features Dr Rajesh Kumar Sood, District Programme Officer, National Health Mission and District TB Officer (National TB Elimination Programme) Kangra Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India. He is in conversation with CNS founder Managing Editor and Executive Director Shobha Shukla on the ongoing #100Days focussed campaign to #Re…

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Are we Mekkin' Sport at Sports? 1:05:18

5M ago1:05:18

1:05:18

In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, hosts Mikul Elcock and Aisha Reid tackle the pressing questions about the state of sports in Barbados. Are we truly investing in our athletes and sporting infrastructure, or are we simply going through the motions? Joined by an all-star lineup of guests—Jamal Estwick, a local cricketer and motorsports enthus…

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From Seed to Table: Empowering Barbadians to Grow Their Own Food 1:02:20

6M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

In this episode of Jus' Ah Conversation, Mikul and Aisha dive into a topic that's close to the hearts (and tables) of Barbadians: growing your own food. With the rising interest in self-sufficiency and sustainable living, we explore how home gardening can transform small spaces into abundant sources of fresh, local produce. Joining the conversation…

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Welcome to Jus' Ah Conversation - Trailer 0:34

6M ago0:34

0:34

Welcome to Jus' Ah Conversation – the podcast where we tackle the topics that matter most to Barbadians, blending meaningful discussions with a dash of fun and authenticity. Hosted by Mikul Elcock and Aisha Reid, this series dives into trending issues shaping our lives today—think community stories, hot-button topics, and local insights—all with a …

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Transforming Dental Practices: Insights from the 2024 North Carolina Dental Society Annual Session 15:29

8M ago15:29

15:29

In this must-listen episode, recorded live at the 2024 North Carolina Dental Society Annual Session, host Duncan Jennings brings you an engaging discussion with three industry leaders: Antwine Jackson 🌟, President and Founder of Enitech Matt Leatherman 📊, Lead Compliance Consultant at Abyde Jake Houck 💼, Senior Account Executive at iCoreConnect Are…

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[podcast] Reality check on gender justice in Kyrgyzstan: Nurgul Dzhanaeva speaks

9M ago

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This podcast features Nurgul Dzhanaeva, President of the Forum of Women's NGOs of Kyrgyzstan, who has worked on SDG-related issues at the local, national, regional and global levels. From 2016-2019, she was instrumental in initiating the campaign “From Global to Local” which sought to integrate SDG Goal 5 – to achieve gender equality and empower al…

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[podcast] Reality check on gender justice in the Pacific: Nalini Singh of Fiji Women's Rights Movements speaks

9M ago

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This podcast features Nalini Singh, a noted Fiji's human rights activist and Executive Director of Fiji Women's Rights Movement (FWRM). She is in conversation with Shobha Shukla, a feminist development justice activist and CNS Founder Executive Director around the 4th Asia Pacific Feminist Forum on the theme of: Feminist world building - creative e…

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[podcast] Asia Pacific not on track to end AIDS, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections

9M ago

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This special Podcast features Dr Po-Lin Chan, Regional Advisor (HIV, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections - STIs) at World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Regional Office, and Dr Ishwar Gilada, who is a part of Organising Committee of 25th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2024) and Governing Council of International AIDS Socie…

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[podcast] 2024 Asia Pacific Feminist Forum to focus on "Feminist world-building: Creative energies, collective journeys"

9M ago

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This special Podcast features leaders from 2024 Asia Pacific Feminist Forum #APFF4 (Chiang Mai, Thailand: 12-14 September 2024). The theme of APFF4 is "Feminist world-building: Creative energies, collective journeys." Panelists include: Abia Akram, a disability rights activist and the founder and CEO of the National Forum of Women with Disabilities…

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Investing in Employee Benefits: Innovative Strategies from Eric Ludwig and Candy Whitaker 13:12

10M ago13:12

13:12

In this episode of The Insightful Dentist, host Duncan Jennings engages with Eric Ludwig and Candy Whitaker from Interactive Medical Systems to uncover how investing in robust employee benefits can revolutionize your workplace 🦷. In just 16 fast-paced minutes, uncover hidden nuances of healthcare coverage and discover compelling strategies to attra…

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[podcast] Are we focussing on those struggling to access health services with equity & right?

11M ago

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This podcast features Sumit Mitra, President (International Sales), Molbio Diagnostics. He is speaking in lead up to 25th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2024) on what #PutPeopleFirst means to him. Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, TuneIn, Podtail, BluBrry, Himalaya, ListenNotes, American Podcast…

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[podcast] #PutPeopleFirst means walking the talk on "Nothing About Us Without Us"

11M ago

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This podcast features Dr Kuldeep Singh Sachdeva, former head of Indian government's TB and HIV programmes (DDG), former South-East Asia Regional Director of International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) and currently serving as President-CMO of Molbio Diagnostics. He is speaking in lead up to 25th International AIDS Conferen…

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[podcast] Finding all people with TB especially those more at risk and linking them to care is key to end TB

11M ago

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This podcast features Dr Kamal Kishore Chopra who is a senior TB expert and former Director of New Delhi TB Centre, State Training and Demonstration Centre, and also part of the leadership of TB Association of India. He is speaking in lead up to 25th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2024) on what #PutPeopleFirst means to him. Listen to this podc…

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Financial Planning for Business Owners: Insights from Jacob Tolley, Jim Gray and Tom McCuiston 41:06

11M ago41:06

41:06

In this episode, recorded live at the North Carolina Dental Society Annual Session, host Duncan Jennings chats with Jacob Tolley, founder of the Tolley Financial Group, Jim Gray, comptroller at Total Medical Compliance, and Tom McCuiston, managing partner at McCuiston Law Offices, PLLC. The conversation centers around financial planning for busines…

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[podcast] AIDS responses must be grounded in human rights

11M ago

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This podcast features Dr Ishwar Gilada who had established India's first AIDS clinic in 1986 when first HIV case had got diagnosed in the country. Dr Gilada is the longest serving HIV medical expert in India, President-Emeritus of AIDS Society of India, part of Governing Council of IAS (International AIDS Society) and 25th International AIDS Confer…

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[podcast] Perspectives of people living with HIV must be central to AIDS response

11M ago

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This podcast features UNAIDS India Country Director David Bridger who shares what #PutPeopleFirst means to him in lead up to 25th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2024) to be held in Munich, Germany. He is in conversation with Shobha Shukla, CNS founder Managing Editor and Executive Director and Chairperson of Global AMR Media Alliance (GAMA). L…

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[podcast] AMR Dialogues | Dr Sangeeta Sharma speaks on diagnostic stewardship and Antimicrobial Resistance

11M ago

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This podcast features Dr Sangeeta Sharma, Professor and Head, Department of Neuropsychopharmacology, Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, Delhi, India. She is also the President of Delhi Society for Promotion of Rational Use of Drugs. Dr Sangeeta Sharma is in conversation with CNS founder and Managing Editor Shobha Shukla (who Chairs G…

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[podcast] AMR Dialogues | Bhakti Chavan, a member of WHO Task Force of AMR Survivors

11M ago

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This podcast features Bhakti Chavan who is a part of World Health Organization (WHO) Task Force of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Survivors. She is in conversation with CNS founder and Managing Editor Shobha Shukla. Shobha is the Chairperson of Global AMR Media Alliance (GAMA). Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTub…

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[podcast] Decentralise people-centred services to find all, treat all and prevent all TB among people living with HIV

11M ago

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This podcast features Dr Rajesh Kumar Sood, District Programme Officer, National Health Mission, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India. He shares what #PutPeopleFirst means to him in the lead up to the 25th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2024). Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Podtail, BluBrry…

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[podcast] Are we on track to end malaria by 2030?

12M ago

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This podcast features insights from a range of experts who spoke in End Malaria Dialogues held around the 77th World Health Assembly of World Health Organization (WHO). Experts include: Dr Michael Adekunle Charles, CEO RBM Partnership to End Malaria; Dr Marijke Wijnroks, Head of Strategic Investment and Impact Division, The Global Fund; Sriram Nata…

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[podcast] WHO Director for HIV, Hepatitis and STIs Dr Meg Doherty in conversation with CNS

1y ago

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In lead up to the International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2024) in Munich, Germany, listen to this podcast featuring Dr Meg Doherty, World Health Organization (WHO) Director of Global HIV, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections Programmes. She is in conversation with Shobha Shukla, CNS founder, Managing Editor and Executive Director. Listen to t…

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[podcast] Finding TB is central to ending TB: Prof Kogie Naidoo of CAPRISA

1y ago

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This podcast features Prof Kogie Naidoo, Head of the Treatment Research Programme, and Deputy Director of Centre of the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA). She was awarded the coveted 2013 Union Scientific Prize for her contribution to advancing TB science worldwide. She is in conversation with Ashok Ramsarup who is among the seni…

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Dentistry Dollars: Navigating Credit Card Processing with Phil Nieto 19:31

1y ago19:31

19:31

Tune in as Duncan Jennings, CIO, NC Services for Dentistry, in an informative discussion with Phil Nieto, the president of Best Card Team, as they delve into the crucial realm of managing credit card processing costs, optimizing merchant processing equipment, and implementing cost-saving strategies tailored specifically for the dental industry 🎙️. …

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[podcast] Dr Bornali Datta shares high impact journey of Medanta vans reaching the unreached with TB services

1y ago

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Listen to this podcast featuring Dr Bornali Datta, Director, Respiratory Medicine at Medanta, and Project Lead of Mission TB Free Haryana. She shares insights of the incredible and high-impact journey of Medanta vans since 2015 onwards of how they are reaching the unreached with WHO recommended and quality assured TB diagnostics and services in Har…

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[podcast] TB diagnosis and treatment is free but people face unacceptable catastrophic costs, diagnostic delays

1y ago

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This World Health Day Podcast features Dr Susmita Chatterjee, Programme Lead - Health Economics, Health Systems Science, The George Institute for Global Health, India. She is also a Conjoint Senior Lecturer, University of New South Wales; DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance Clinical and Public Health Intermediate Fellow; and Professor, Prasanna Schoo…

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[podcast] TB science simplified

1y ago

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TB Science Simplified podcast: Prof Urvashi B Singh explains TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Prof Urvashi is in-charge of Tuberculosis Division, and Professor, Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (AIIMS Delhi) is speaking in End TB Dialogues. She is also the Co-Chair of Diagnostic Committee, Natio…

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[podcast] Find all TB → treat all TB → prevent all TB → End TB | Shobha Shukla speaks

1y ago

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Listen to this exclusive podcast on the theme: "Find all TB → treat all TB → prevent all TB → End TB" produced by CNS head Shobha Shukla. This is an exclusive and powerful science- and evidence-backed narrative on why critical building blocks of #EndTB agenda are: #FindAllTB, #TreatAllTB and #PreventAllTB - grounded in people-centred and human-righ…

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Dental Practice Pitfalls: Navigating Challenges with Marc Leffler 20:25

1y ago20:25

20:25

In this episode, host Duncan Jennings, sits down with Marc Leffler, dental risk solutions lead at MedPro Group. Together, they discucss the biggest challenges dentists face professionally. From the crucial role of patient communication to the pitfalls of responding to social media reviews and staff members giving medical advice to patients, this di…

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Governments worldwide prioritize school feeding for its multiple benefits 41:41

1y ago41:41

41:41

Before COVID-19 hit, in January 2020, 388 million children worldwide were being fed every day at school. Soon after lockdowns began, that number plummeted to 18 million, but just two years later, in 2022, it had recovered, and more — school feeding had reached 420 million children. Labelled the world’s largest social security net by the United Nati…

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#1 Achieving Optimal Health: The Role of a Registered Health Wellness and Nutrition Coach 7:55

1y ago7:55

7:55

Are you curious about how a health wellness and nutrition coach can help you? Health coaches often work with clients on issues such as weight management, stress reduction, nutrition, exercise, and chronic disease management. They may also provide support for behaviour change, goal setting, and overcoming obstacles that may be preventing clients fro…

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[podcast] Science has gifted us tools to find, treat and prevent TB but are we using them?

1y ago

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This podcast features Professor (Dr) Rajendra Prasad, who was conferred upon the coveted Dr BC Roy National Award by the President of India; and has been the President of all important respiratory medicine professional associations such as National College of Chest Physicians, Indian Chest Society, or Indian College of Allergy, Asthma and Applied I…

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[podcast] With determination and persistence we can transform #EndTB dreams into reality

1y ago

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This podcast features Dr Kuldeep Singh Sachdeva who is speaking in CNS INSPIRE series, which features those who have done commendable work in helping shape responses to improve public health and gender equity. Dr Sachdeva has earlier led India's TB and AIDS programmes, has been the former Southeast Asia Regional Director of International Union Agai…

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[podcast] Why cannot all people in need have access to best of TB tests and treatments?

1y ago

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In this podcast, Manitosh Ghildiyal, TB and HIV human rights activist, shares his personal lived experience with HIV as well as TB - and how he is advocating for people-centred responses to end TB and end AIDS. Why cannot all people-in-need get better tests and new shorter and more effective treatments for TB? he asks. Listen to this podcast on App…

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Voices from the World Social Forum 2024 13:08

1+ y ago13:08

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After interviewing a member of the Nepal organizing committee ahead of opening day, I was excited about covering my first ever World Social Forum (WSF). He suggested that at least 30,000 and as many as 50,000 activists from over 90 countries would attend the three-day event. But day 1 disappointed me. The march through the centre of Kathmandu was l…

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[podcast] Ending inequity is imperative to end TB and deliver on #HealthForAll

1+ y ago

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This podcast features Sumit Mitra, a thought leader on reaching the unreached with best of evidence-based diagnostics and health services, and President of Molbio Diagnostics (makers of Truenat). He is speaking at the World Social Forum (WSF 2024) in Kathmandu, Nepal, in a session entitled "Ending inequity is imperative if we are to end TB and deli…

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Financial Strategies: Combatting Staffing Challenges, Practice Expansion, and Successful Transitions 18:36

1+ y ago18:36

18:36

In our inaugural episode, host Duncan Jennings, sits down with Ben Collier, director of practice finance at SouthState Bank. Together, they delve into strategies for overcoming staffing challenges, provide valuable advice for dentists exploring the acquisition of additional practices, offer recommendations for those considering selling their practi…

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The Insightful Dentist Trailer 1:13

1+ y ago1:13

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North Carolina services for dentistry, a subsidiary of the North Carolina Dental Society, presents The Insightful Dentist – an original podcast series featuring key voices in the dental industry discussing a wide range of topics that impact the profession. Join our host Duncan Jennings as he chats with leading industry voices in the profession, off…

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[podcast] When we can reach the moon then why cannot we reach the unreached people in the communities with health services?

1+ y ago

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This podcast features Dr Rennis Davis Kizhakkepeedika, President of Association of Pulmonologists Thrissur; Professor and Head, Pulmonary Medicine Dept and Vice Principal, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences; and part of lead organising committee of 78th National Conference of TB and Chest Diseases (NATCON, 2-4 February 2024 in Thrissur). Dr Rennis…

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NCDs are killing the Caribbean 36:17

1+ y ago36:17

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If I asked you to name the world’s most deadly diseases I’m guessing that you might say HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, cholera, maybe even COVID-19. In fact, those have all been major killers throughout human history – and some like TB continue to be so, especially in low-income countries. But there is one group of diseases that is responsible for the dea…

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Is Solutions Journalism the answer to cynicism about the media? 33:30

1+ y ago33:30

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If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard a lot of negative talk about the media in recent years. Much of it has focused on the integrity of the so-called mainstream or legacy media that has dominated the information landscape in recent decades, or longer. These attacks, which sometimes actually degenerate into physical assaults, call into question …

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David Rudisha - Part 2 47:47

1+ y ago47:47

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Ever wondered what distinguishes some athletes from others, what it takes to be a dual Olympic gold medallist and world record holder? Hear more from the King of 800m - Kenyan David Rudisha - in part 2. “Having pressure from outside is one of those things that helps to push us to move forward.... ” “Of course it’s not easy. It’s full of challenges.…

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'The international community must act on Afghanistan' 39:12

1+ y ago39:12

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“If you were waiting for a couple of years to see how the Taliban would perform, we now have a pretty good idea. We can see that they have moved, step by step, back towards how they ran the country in their first period in power,” says UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, in this episode. The human…

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