Setbacks: Global Health Inequity is Solvable

Setbacks: Global Health Inequity is Solvable

Author: Pushkin Industries April 14, 2021 Duration: 29:24

As part of our Setbacks series examining the impact of COVID-19 on global development, Paul Farmer explains why he is still optimistic after working for 40 years to end global health inequities. Paul Farmer is a professor at Harvard Medical School, Chief of Global Health Equity at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and Co-Founder of Partners In Health. He believes that solutions flow from addressing social pathologies along with pathogens.

Looking to learn more about global health? Check out these links:

Partners In Health

Fevers, Feuds, And Diamonds: Ebola and the Ravages of History by Paul Farmer         

Bending the Arc, Netflix

Pragmatic Solidarity, by Paul Farmer for The Center for Compassion and Global Health

Rwanda starts administering second doses of AstraZeneca vaccines

Partners in Heath, Haiti

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


Hosted by Ronald Young Jr., Solvable is a series of conversations that cut through the noise surrounding our biggest global challenges. Instead of just outlining the problems, each episode focuses squarely on actionable ideas and the people developing them. You’ll hear from pioneering scientists, community organizers, policy experts, and other innovators who are rolling up their sleeves. These discussions, brought to you by Pushkin Industries, refuse to shy away from complexity, yet they are grounded in a tangible sense of possibility. The dialogue consistently circles back to a central, motivating question: what does a practical path forward actually look like? This approach makes the podcast a refreshing listen for anyone weary of doomscrolling and looking for substance beyond the headlines. It operates on the conviction that even the most daunting issues can be broken down into manageable parts. By focusing on credible solutions, the series builds a compelling case for optimism that’s rooted in hard work and ingenuity. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration that balances clear-eyed analysis with the genuine hope that comes from seeing progress in action.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 107

Solvable
Podcast Episodes
The Tech Gender Gap is Solvable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:25
Jacob Weisberg talks to Mariéme Jamme about teaching a million disadvantaged girls to code. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Food Waste is Solvable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:43
Ahmed Ali Akbar talks to activist and author Tristram Stuart about using food scraps to eliminate waste. Watch "The Ugly Carrot" video here: https://vimeo.com/105657593. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih…
Refugee Poverty is Solvable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:49
Jacob Weisberg talks to David Miliband about helping refugees stay in work and in school. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Political Demonization is Solvable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:37
Anne Applebaum talks to Flavia Kleiner about how patriotic liberalism can beat xenophobic populists. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…
Homelessness is Solvable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:06
Malcolm Gladwell talks to Rosanne Haggerty about ending homelessness for everyone. Forever. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: Solvable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:37
Solvable will be a recurring showcase for the world’s most inspiring thinkers to propose solutions to the world’s most daunting problems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnyst…