The climate is changing, and this is affecting our environment, how we live, work, what we eat, and ultimately our health. This is particularly the case for people in vulnerable communities. For World Environment Day, in this bitesize episode of The Scan we discuss the environment health nexus with two speakers, about work in India.
Research Manager Sarah Iqbal speaks with Mr Gangaram Paikra, a local leader, activist and one of the founder members of Chaupal, a community-led initiative focusing on the right to food working with marginalised and poor communities. Sarah also speaks with Dr. Sahiba Kohli, a Research Fellow at NIHR Global Health Research Center for Non-Communicable Diseases and Environmental Change.

Read more about the Center here.

The climate is changing, and this is affecting our environment, how we live, work, what we eat, and ultimately our health. This is particularly the case for people in vulnerable communities. For World Environment Day, in this bitesize episode of The Scan we discuss the environment health nexus with two speakers, about work in India. Research Manager Sarah Iqbal speaks with Mr Gangaram Paikra, a local leader, activist and one of the founder members of Chaupal, a community-led initiative focusing on the right to food working with marginalised and poor communities. Sarah also speaks with Dr. Sahiba Kohli, a Research Fellow at NIHR Global Health Research Center for Non-Communicable Diseases and Environmental Change.
Read more about the Center <a href="https://ghrcentre-ncdec.nihr.ac.uk/">here</a>.

The Scan podcast from The George Institute for Global Health explores the latest research, emerging evidence, and crucial progress towards developing practical approaches towards better treatments, better care and healthier societies globally.
If you’re a medical professional, work in research, or are just passionate about global health, then this is the podcast for you.

For more, find us on social media with #TheScanPodcast 
Know more about The George Institute for Global health.

The Scan podcast from The George Institute for Global Health explores the latest research, emerging evidence, and crucial progress towards developing practical approaches towards better treatments, better care and healthier societies globally. If you&rsquo;re a medical professional, work in research, or are just passionate about global health, then this is the podcast for you. For more, find us on social media with #TheScanPodcast&nbsp; Know more about <a href="https://www.georgeinstitute.org/what-we-do">The George Institute for Global health</a>.

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The Scan podcast from The George Institute for Global Health explores the latest research, emerging evidence, and crucial progress towards improving health all over the world.
If you’re a medical professional, work in research, or are just passionate about global health and how science can improve people’s lives, then this is the podcast for you.

For more, find us on social media with #TheScanPodcast 

The Scan podcast from The George Institute for Global Health explores the latest research, emerging evidence, and crucial progress towards improving health all over the world. If you&rsquo;re a medical professional, work in research, or are just passionate about global health and how science can improve people&rsquo;s lives, then this is the podcast for you. For more, find us on social media with <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TheScanPodcast&amp;src=typed_query">#TheScanPodcast&nbsp;</a>

As the climate changes, how can we protect our food systems and our health?

While we know that eating too much salt is bad for our health, many are unaware it’s a leading cause of high blood pressure. But changing habits - and the food supply - can be challenging. What if we could switch the salt to a substitute with lower sodium and additional benefits?


In this episode we discuss a novel approach to reducing blood pressure. Featuring Alta Schutte, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the UNSW Sydney and The George Institute for Global Health and Bruce Neal, Executive Director of the George Institute for Global Health, and Professor of Medicine at UNSW Sydney. Bruce is a UK trained physician with over 25 years’ experience in clinical research with a focus on high blood pressure and salt.

While we know that eating too much salt is bad for our health, many are unaware it’s a leading cause of high blood pressure. But changing habits - and the food supply - can be challenging. What if we could switch the salt to a substitute with lower sodium and additional benefits?
 In this episode we discuss a novel approach to reducing blood pressure. Featuring Alta Schutte, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the UNSW Sydney and The George Institute for Global Health and Bruce Neal, Executive Director of the George Institute for Global Health, and Professor of Medicine at UNSW Sydney. Bruce is a UK trained physician with over 25 years’ experience in clinical research with a focus on high blood pressure and salt.

What if we could switch the salt to reduce blood pressure? - Bitesize

In this episode of The Scan we speak with Yakubu, a Research Fellow with the Guunu-maana (Heal) Aboriginal & Torres Strait Research Program and co-Lead of The George Institute’s Ubuntu Initiative. Yakubu tells us about the philosophy of the initiative, programs underway, and how he hopes to connect and grow engagement with researchers and institutions in Africa in a sustainable and people-centred way.

Read more about the Ubuntu Initiative here. 
Connect with Yakubu on X @mallamyaks1016 or send an email to kyakubu@georgeinstitute.org.au

In this episode of The Scan we speak with <a href="https://www.georgeinstitute.org/people/kenneth-yakubu" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.georgeinstitute.org/people/kenneth-yakubu&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1708149120186000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Ahl5yaK0I-hcTJKuh6Utm">Yakubu</a>, a Research Fellow with the Guunu-maana (Heal) Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Research Program and co-Lead of The George Institute’s Ubuntu Initiative. Yakubu tells us about the philosophy of the initiative, programs underway, and how he hopes to connect and grow engagement with researchers and institutions in Africa in a sustainable and people-centred way.
Read more about the Ubuntu Initiative <a href="https://www.georgeinstitute.org/profiles/blog-key-reflections-from-the-tea-with-africa-session-on-clinical-trials-are-global-trials" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.georgeinstitute.org/profiles/blog-key-reflections-from-the-tea-with-africa-session-on-clinical-trials-are-global-trials&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1708149120186000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0zHwVcqM9z-aC-kNw4ife_">here</a>. Connect with Yakubu on X @mallamyaks1016 or send an email to <a href="mailto:kyakubu@georgeinstitute.org.au">kyakubu@georgeinstitute.org.au</a>

Why does embracing Ubuntu matter for authentic research partnerships? - Bitesize

Waste workers-otherwise known as sanitation workers-are often made invisible due to informal work arrangements. In India, as in other parts of the world, sanitation workers tend to be from the oppressed and marginalized communities with little access to healthcare and quality health services. This despite, their work being highly important to society and exposing them to various occupational hazards.

In this episode of The Scan we speak with Partho Mukherjee, a Research Assistant focusing on health systems at The George Institute. Partho is working on Arise, a collaboration across low- and middle-income countries, aiming to improve accountability and governance mechanisms towards marginalized communities living in urban informal spaces.

Read more about Arise here.

Waste workers-otherwise known as sanitation workers-are often made invisible due to informal work arrangements. In India, as in other parts of the world, sanitation workers tend to be from the oppressed and marginalized communities with little access to healthcare and quality health services. This despite, their work being highly important to society and exposing them to various occupational hazards.
In this episode of The Scan we speak with Partho Mukherjee, a Research Assistant focusing on health systems at The George Institute. Partho is working on Arise, a collaboration across low- and middle-income countries, aiming to improve accountability and governance mechanisms towards marginalized communities living in urban informal spaces.
Read more about Arise <a href="https://www.ariseconsortium.org/">here</a>.

As the climate changes, how can we protect our food systems and our health?

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