The Incubator Global Neonatal Podcast
The Global Neonatal Podcast, hosted by Mbozu Sipalo, and Shelley Ann Williams, is a conversational podcast focused on neonatal care in low- and middle-income countries. Each episode features in-depth discussions with physicians, nurses, and providers working in diverse global settings, exploring how neonatology is practiced within low and middle income countries. The podcast highlights both the opportunities and the challenges faced in these environments, including resource limitations, system-level constraints, innovation, and resilience. By centering on global perspectives and lived clinical experience, this series fosters cross-border learning and offers insights relevant to neonatal care worldwide.
The Incubator Global Neonatal Podcast
#015 - Reducing Neonatal Mortality in India (ft. Dr. Rajesh Mehta)
In this episode, Dr. Rajesh Mehta shares his extensive journey in pediatrics, detailing the evolution of newborn care in India, the challenges faced in providing quality healthcare, and the importance of continuous improvement in neonatal care practices. The conversation highlights the significant strides made in reducing neonatal mortality rates while addressing the ongoing challenges in healthcare infrastructure and quality of care. In this conversation, Dr. Mehta also discusses the importance of establishing frameworks for quality care in maternal and newborn health. He emphasizes the need for a national structure to support quality standards and the role of global initiatives in enhancing healthcare systems. The discussion also highlights Point of Care Quality Improvement (POCQI) strategies that empower healthcare teams to improve care delivery without requiring additional resources. Dr. Mehta also addresses the significance of integrating quality improvement into training programs, the necessity of addressing upstream determinants of newborn mortality and the importance of collaboration and teamwork in healthcare settings.