During the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines have been at the heart of the conversation. However, we don't pay nearly enough attention to the impact on routine immunisation as we do to a vaccine against the coronavirus. In an exclusive interview, Dr Frans van den Boom - the director for Europe of the Human Vaccines Project - talks to Kerean Watts of … [Read more...] about Vaccines and COVID-19: Frans van den Boom speaks to Hyderus and Baird’s CMC
PandemiCast XV, Part II: The view from Africa
The long-awaited second part of PandemiCast XV is finally here. This episode, you will know from the trailer, is an insight into the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa. Edited by Iknoor Kaur and featuring Francois Baird, Simba Makoni, Sheriff Bojang Jr., and Tandeka Nikiwane. Moderated by Mark Chataway and Matshidiso Masire. You can watch it … [Read more...] about PandemiCast XV, Part II: The view from Africa
PandemiCast XV, Part I: The view from Africa
The long-awaited fifteenth episode of PandemiCast is finally here - but it is in two parts. This episode, you will know from the trailer, is an insight into the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa. In this special edition, you will hear from leading members of the Baird’s CMC network and its connections from across Africa. They will be in conversation with … [Read more...] about PandemiCast XV, Part I: The view from Africa
PandemiCast XV: A look at COVID-19 in Africa (Trailer)
The fifteenth edition of PandemiCast - the video podcast co-produced by Baird’s CMC, Hyderus Teoranta, and Health Issues India, takes a much different format than our regular programme. In this special episode, we explore the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa. Friends of Baird’s CMC, spanning the breadth of its extensive African network, lend their … [Read more...] about PandemiCast XV: A look at COVID-19 in Africa (Trailer)
Russia’s coronavirus vaccine: The controversy, explained
The world has yearned for a vaccine against the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 since the pandemic began. However the recent announcement of Russia’s coronavirus vaccine has been met with scepticism - justly or unjustly. COVID-19 - the disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), or simply coronavirus - … [Read more...] about Russia’s coronavirus vaccine: The controversy, explained
PandemiCast XIV: Why we need to pay attention to telehealth and telemedicine
In the latest edition of PandemiCast, we discuss telehealth. During the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine is gaining much traction as healthcare providers the world over innovate to ensure continuity of care. In a discussion moderated by Mark Chataway, we speak with Gil Bashe of Finn Partners; Abi Gleek of Every1Mobile; and Abhijeet Pandit of SynPhNe … [Read more...] about PandemiCast XIV: Why we need to pay attention to telehealth and telemedicine
PandemiCast XIII: How COVID has hit HIV
In the thirteenth edition of PandemiCast, moderator Mark Chataway discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on HIV and AIDS. Dr Stephan Dressler, Dr Samukeliso Dube and Simran Shaikh join him. Edited by Iknoor Kaur. You can watch the video here. To view previous editions of PandemiCast, click here. … [Read more...] about PandemiCast XIII: How COVID has hit HIV
PandemiCast XII: How coronavirus has hit businesses and what the situation looks like going forward
In the twelfth edition of PandemiCast, members of the Baird’s CMC family - co-founders Francois Baird and Marta Dourado and shareholder Frederick Fussi - join moderator Mark Chataway to discuss how the coronavirus pandemic has affected businesses. Edited by Iknoor Kaur. You can watch the video here. Watch previous editions of PandemiCast here. … [Read more...] about PandemiCast XII: How coronavirus has hit businesses and what the situation looks like going forward
PandemiCast XI: International Day of the African Child
This week we observe International Day of the African Child. COVID-19 is impacting all segments of society and children are hard-hit. In a special edition of PandemiCast, we talk to Professor Anne Njom Nlend and Sheriff Bojang, Jr. about the effect of COVID-19 on children in Africa and their mental, emotional, and physical health. Watch the video … [Read more...] about PandemiCast XI: International Day of the African Child
PandemiCast X: Public policy (3)
This is our tenth episode of PandemICast. We explore public policy for the third time. Watch the video here. For other PandemiCast episodes, click here. … [Read more...] about PandemiCast X: Public policy (3)