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.
Episodes
22 episodes
#022 - Uganda’s Model for Collaborative Neonatal Care with Dr. Ruth Grace Babirye Kakoba
In this episode, Dr. Ruth Grace Babirekoba discusses the transformative efforts in newborn care in Uganda, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among healthcare professionals. She shares insights on the National Surfactant Administration...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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55:21
#021 - Improving Neonatal Care in Bamenda Cameroon (Ft Dr. Kate Kan)
In this episode, Mbozu and Shelly-Ann are joined by Dr Kate Kan, Consultant Pediatrician and the director of the Neonatal Unit at theRegional hospital in Bamenda Cameroon. During the discussion, Dr Kan describes her journey from aspiring pediat...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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43:34
#020 - Driving Neonatal Progress in Rural Nigeria (ft. Dr. Olufunke Bolaji)
In this episode, Mbozu interviews Dr. Olufunke Bolaji, consultant pediatrician and neonatologist at the Federal Teaching Hospital Ido-Ekiti, shares her journey into neonatology, driven by mentorship, a love for children, and global learning exp...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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58:02
#019 - Empowering Neonatal Nurses Globally (ft, Dr. Karen Walker and Edith Gicheha)
In this episode, Shelly-Ann interviews Professor Karen Walker and Edith Gicheha about the importance of specialized training in neonatal nursing, the challenges faced in low and middle-income contexts, and the role of COIN (Council of Internati...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:00:38
#018 - Navigating the NICU: A Mother's Journey (ft. Tasmin Bota)
In this episode, Tasmin Bota shares her journey as a mother of a premature baby and the founder of Preemie Connect. Tasmin shares about her traumatic birth experience, the challenges faced in the NICU, and the lack of emotional support fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:05:24
#017 - World Pediatrics: A Mission to Save Children's Lives
In this conversation, the guests from World Pediatrics discuss their mission to improve pediatric healthcare, particularly focusing on neonatal care. They highlight the significant global issues of infant mortality and the need for advanced hea...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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58:43
#016 - Neonatal Care in Trinidad & Tobago: Challenges & Triumphs (ft. Dr. Marlon Timothy)
In this episode, Dr. Marlon Timothy shares his journey as a neonatologist, discussing his experiences in Trinidad and Tobago and the evolution of neonatal care. He highlights the challenges faced upon returning from training in Toronto, the est...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:09:32
#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...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:15:41
#014 - Innovation & Impact: Transforming Neonatal Care in Nepal (Ft Dr. Om Krishna Pathak)
In this episode of the Global Neonatal Podcast, Dr. Om Krishna Pathak shares his journey into neonatology, his experiences at Bharatpur Hospital in Nepal, and the various initiatives he has implemented to improve neonatal care. He discusses the...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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45:46
#013 - Championing Neonatal Health in Malawi: A pediatrician's inspiring journey (ft Dr. Msandeni Chiume-Kayuni)
In this episode of the Global Neonatal Podcast, Dr. Msandeni Chiume-Kayuni shares her inspiring journey into pediatrics and neonatal health in Malawi. As the chief pediatrician for Malawi's Ministry of Health, she discusses the significant stri...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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39:59
#012 - Celebrating Connections: A Year in Review with Mbozu and Shelly-Ann
In this special episode of the Global Neonatal Podcast, hosts Mbozu and Shelly-Ann take a reflective journey through the year, revisiting key insights from conversations with four inspiring change makers in newborn health: Dr. Kunda Kapembwa (Z...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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31:37
#011 - Reflections from the Tiny Feet Big Steps Conference in Arusha Tanzania (ft Dr. Stephen Swanson and Dr. Margaret Nakakeeto)
This episode of the Global Neonatal Podcast features reflections from the Tiny Feet Big Steps Conference, highlighting the growth and impact of neonatal care initiatives in Africa. Dr. Steven Swanson and Dr. Margaret Nakaketo share insights on ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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50:32
#010 - From Brazil to Canada - How community and collaboration can lead to change (ft Dr. Guilherme Sant’Anna)
In this episode, Dr. Guilherme Sant’Anna, a professor of pediatrics at McGill University, shares his journey in neonatology and his work in Brazil and Canada. He discusses the challenges and rewards of working in neonatal care and the differenc...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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55:36
#009 - Training Tomorrow’s Leaders. Insights from NICU Fellows in the African Pediatric Fellowship Program (ft Dr. Mundundu and Dr. Nazziwa)
In this episode of the Global Neonatal Podcast, hosts Mbozu and Shelly- Ann interview Dr. Gae Mundundu and Dr. Ritah Nazziwa, neonatal fellows in the African Paediatric Fellowship Program (APFP) at the University of Cape Town. During the conver...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:02:41
#008 - Closing the Gap: Improving access to human milk in LMICs (ft Dr. Emily Njuguna and Kimberly Mansen)
In this episode of the Global Neonatal Podcast, the hosts interview Dr. Emily Njuguna and Kimberly Mansen MSPH RDN from PATH to discuss the importance of human milk in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) and the strategies used ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:03:56
#007 - Low Tech High Impact. Caring for neonates in Arusha Tanzania (ft Dr. Stephen Swanson)
In this episode, Dr. Stephen Swanson shares his journey of establishing a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Arusha, Tanzania. He emphasizes the importance of addressing medical culture and involving nurses, doctors, and families in the car...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:24:58
#006 - Developing Neonatal Units: The Role of Mentorship (ft Pr. Pradeep Suryawanshi)
In this episode, Mbozu and Shelly-Ann are joined by Professor Pradeep Suryawanshi, a neonatologist, researcher and educator from Pune India. Professor Suryanwanshi discusses his journey as a neonatologist and his work in India and Australia, th...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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49:46
#005 - Caring for neonates in Barbados, How small changes over time create big results (ft Dr. Clyde Cave and Dr. Gillian Birchwood)
In this episode, Mbozu and Shelly-Ann are joined by Dr. Clyde Cave and Dr. Gillian Birchwood. The conversation explores the neonatal care in Barbados, focusing on the challenges faced and the incremental changes made to improve the care provide...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:03:15
#004 - Starting a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship in Rwanda
In this episode, Dr. Nkuranga and Dr. Hadfield discuss their journey into neonatology and their current roles in Rwanda's healthcare system. They also discuss the development of the Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Program in Rwanda and the collab...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:00:57
#003 - Caring for Neonates in Burundi 🇧🇮
Dr. Jennifer Harling, a pediatrician and medical missionary in Burundi, shares her experiences and challenges in providing healthcare in a low-resource setting. She discusses the decision to do medical mission work, the background of Burundi an...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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57:23
#002 - The Newborn Toolkit (ft Pr. Lawn, Lauren Allison and Dr. Sipalo)
In this episode, Shelly-Ann, Ben, and Gabriel discuss the Newborn Toolkit with Dr. Joy Lawn, Dr. Mbozu Sipalo, and Lauren Allison from the Newborn Toolkit Team. They highlight the importance of newborn care, the challenges faced in providing ad...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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46:54
#001 - Pioneering Neonatology in Zambia with (Dr. Kunda Mutesu Kapembwa)
Dr. Kunda Mutesu-Kapembwa is a Paediatrician and Neonatologist working in Zambia. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, a Master in Paediatrics and Child Health, a Certificate and Master of Philosophy in Neonatology. Her career is dedic...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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45:41