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
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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 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)
PandemiCast IX: Epidemiological models amidst COVID-19
In our ninth episode of PandemiCast, we gather Dr Simon Thornley, Professor J. P. Muliyil and recurring panellist James Snodgrass to take a look at epidemiological models related to the coronavirus pandemic. Edited by Iknoor Kaur. … [Read more...] about PandemiCast IX: Epidemiological models amidst COVID-19