GE Vital Voices

How healthcare workers support their youngest patients.
When a baby is born early, this can come with several complications and fears, for both parents and clinicians. To celebrate World Premature Day on 17 November, this episode looks at this important topic.
Inci Candemir is a premature baby parent educator and the author of several books on the subject. She speaks to us about what both parents and clinicians need to know, and how to best handle all the difficulties and uncertainties that may come with a premature birth.
GE Vital Voices is brought to you by GE HealthCare. Healthcare has never been more accessible, intelligent or dynamic. It’s also never been under more pressure. That’s where GE Healthcare comes in – you and us, the clinicians and professionals on the frontlines of delivering healthcare for your patients and communities and those building the intelligent devices, data analytics, applications and services to enable you to do so more efficiently and with better outcomes. Together, we’re at the centre of an ecosystem striving for precision health.
Find us on LinkedIn and Instagram for GE Healthcare’s MENEAT and SSA region and for more information on GE Healthcare visit www.gehealthcare.com.
The show is presented by Elna Schütz and recorded by Solid Gold Podcast Studios. Twitter · LinkedIn · GE Healthcare Africa website

Women healthcare workers making their mark.
While women professionals across the healthcare sector bring unique strengths and
perspectives to the sector, they also face specific challenges. On this episode, we
discuss this, and how to best support women in the industry.
Belinda Ngongo is the founder of Pan African Women in Health (PAWH), an
organization that connects female leaders in healthcare across the continent. Zita van Zyl is the deputy head of Netcare 911’s Emergency Operations Centre in South Africa.
GE Vital Voices is brought to you by GE HealthCare. Healthcare has never been more accessible, intelligent, or dynamic. It’s also never been under more pressure. That’s where GE HealthCare comes in – you and us, the clinicians and professionals on the frontlines of delivering healthcare for your patients and communities and those building the intelligent devices, data analytics, applications, and services to enable you to do so more efficiently and with better outcomes. Together, we’re at the centre of an ecosystem striving for precision health.
Find us on LinkedIn and Instagram for GE HealthCare’s MENEAT SSA region and for more information on GE HealthCare visit www.gehealthcare.co.uk
The show is presented by Elna Schütz and recorded by Solid Gold Podcast Studios Twitter · LinkedIn · GE Healthcare Africa website

A new generation has entered the industry.
Every generation of doctors brings something new to the industry but also faces unique challenges. In this episode, we look at the lives of young healthcare professionals, including their expectations and experiences as they enter the industry.
We speak to Professor Flavia Sekubuge, the Deputy Dean: Health Stakeholder
Relations in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria and Dr Debbie Hawkes, a second-year intern at the Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital.
GE Vital Voices is brought to you by GE Healthcare. Healthcare has never been more accessible, intelligent, or dynamic. It’s also never been under more pressure. That’s where GE Healthcare comes in – you and us, the clinicians and professionals on the frontlines of delivering healthcare for your patients and communities and those building the intelligent devices, data analytics, applications, and services to enable you to do so more efficiently and with better outcomes. Together, we’re at the centre of an ecosystem striving for precision health.
Find us on LinkedIn and Instagram for GE Healthcare’s MENEAT SSA region and for more information on GE Healthcare visit www.gehealthcare.com
The show is presented by Elna Schütz and recorded by Solid Gold Podcasts Twitter · LinkedIn · GE Healthcare Africa website

While the effects of Covid-19 on patients’ lungs are well publicised, the heart frequently suffers lasting impacts too. In this episode, we look at how the disease impacts the cardiovascular system, with a leading expert in the field.

Prof Ntobeko Ntusi is a cardiologist and the Chair and Head of Medicine at the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital. He is the group lead for the Cape Heart Institute’s Cardiac Imaging and Inflammation research group, which has done a variety of leading research during the Covid-19 pandemic.

In this conversation, we discuss this medical interplay, specifically in African patient populations, and how it can inform our understanding and treatment.

GE Vital Voices is brought to you by GE Healthcare. Healthcare has never been more accessible, intelligent, or dynamic. It’s also never been under more pressure. That’s where GE Healthcare comes in – you and us, the clinicians and professionals on the frontlines of delivering healthcare for your patients and communities and those building the intelligent devices, data analytics, applications, and services to
enable you to do so more efficiently and with better outcomes. Together, we’re at the centre of an ecosystem striving for precision health.

Find us on LinkedIn and Instagram for GE Healthcare’s MENEAT SSA region and for more information on GE Healthcare visit www.gehealthcare.com

The show is presented by Elna Schütz and recorded by Solid Gold Podcast Studios Twitter · LinkedIn · GE Healthcare Africa website

It takes a team to beat and treat Breast Cancer.

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women globally and so in this episode, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we take a look at the breast cancer diagnosis journey from mammograms to radiology to surgery from the point of view of healthcare providers.

We talk to Dr Natalie Glade, Chief Mammographer at Helen Joseph Hospital, Dr Neo Ndlovu, Radiologist at Diagnostic Radiological Services and Dr Nivashini Murugan, Head of Breast Surgery at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. They speak to us about the importance of early detection and cooperation among healthcare professionals.

GE Vital Voices is brought to you by GE Healthcare. Healthcare has never been more accessible, intelligent or dynamic. It’s also never been under more pressure. That’s where GE Healthcare comes in – you and us, the clinicians and professionals on the frontlines of delivering healthcare for your patients and communities and those building the intelligent devices, data analytics, applications and services to enable you to do so more efficiently and with better outcomes. Together, we’re at the centre of an ecosystem striving for precision health.

Find us on gehealthcare.africa or on social media as GE Africa.
The show is presented by Elna Schütz and recorded by Solid Gold Podcast Studios. GE Healthcare Africa

It takes a team to beat and treat Breast Cancer.

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women globally and so in this episode, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we take a look at the breast cancer diagnosis journey from mammograms to radiology to surgery from the point of view of healthcare providers.

We talk to Dr Natalie Glade, Chief Mammographer at Helen Joseph Hospital, Dr Neo Ndlovu, Radiologist at Diagnostic Radiological Services and Dr Nivashini Murugan, Head of Breast Surgery at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. They speak to us about the importance of early detection and cooperation among healthcare professionals.

GE Vital Voices is brought to you by GE Healthcare. Healthcare has never been more accessible, intelligent or dynamic. It’s also never been under more pressure. That’s where GE Healthcare comes in – you and us, the clinicians and professionals on the frontlines of delivering healthcare for your patients and communities and those building the intelligent devices, data analytics, applications and services to enable you to do so more efficiently and with better outcomes. Together, we’re at the centre of an ecosystem striving for precision health.

Find us on gehealthcare.africa or on social media as GE Africa.
The show is presented by Elna Schütz and recorded by Solid Gold Podcast Studios. GE Healthcare Africa · Twitter · LinkedIn

An episode honouring some of the pioneering women in healthcare working across Africa.

In this special extended episode, Women at the Forefront, we profile three incredible female healthcare professionals working in South Africa and in Africa. We speak to them about their personal journeys, passion for their chosen field, and the challenge of building their own practice or business.

Dr Aobakwe Seipati Segwe is a specialist radiologist from the Centre of Medical Imaging SA. Dr Ntanga Muambadzi is a nuclear medicine specialist at Molecular Imaging and Therapy Limpopo. Dr Lethabo Machaba is a Paediatrician at Netcare Sunninghill Hospital in Johannesburg.

GE Vital Voices is brought to you by GE Healthcare. Healthcare has never been more accessible, intelligent or dynamic. It’s also never been under more pressure. That’s where GE Healthcare comes in – you and us, the clinicians and professionals on the frontlines of delivering healthcare for your patients and communities and those building the intelligent devices, data analytics, applications and services to enable you to do so more efficiently and with better outcomes. Together, we’re at the centre of an ecosystem striving for precision health.

Find us on gehealthcare.africa or on social media as GE Africa.
The show is presented by Elna Schütz and recorded by Solid Gold Podcast Studios. GE Health Africa

An episode honouring some of the pioneering women in healthcare working across Africa.

In this special extended episode, Women at the Forefront, we profile three incredible female healthcare professionals working in South Africa and in Africa. We speak to them about their personal journeys, passion for their chosen field, and the challenge of building their own practice or business.

Dr Aobakwe Seipati Segwe is a specialist radiologist from the Centre of Medical Imaging SA. Dr Ntanga Muambadzi is a nuclear medicine specialist at Molecular Imaging and Therapy Limpopo. Dr Lethabo Machaba is a Paediatrician at Netcare Sunninghill Hospital in Johannesburg.

GE Vital Voices is brought to you by GE Healthcare. Healthcare has never been more accessible, intelligent or dynamic. It’s also never been under more pressure. That’s where GE Healthcare comes in – you and us, the clinicians and professionals on the frontlines of delivering healthcare for your patients and communities and those building the intelligent devices, data analytics, applications and services to enable you to do so more efficiently and with better outcomes. Together, we’re at the centre of an ecosystem striving for precision health.

Find us on gehealthcare.africa or on social media as GE Africa.
The show is presented by Elna Schütz and recorded by Solid Gold Podcast Studios. GE Health Africa · Twitter · LinkedIn · GE Healthcare Africa website

A look into how the health system (particularly the public health system)

Cancer continues to be one of the crucial issues in our South African healthcare system, and while a lot of policies are in place, there is still a lot to be improved. Zodwa Sithole from CANSA and Sandhya Singh from the National Department of Health discuss where the main challenges are and where there is room for improvement.

GE Vital Voices is brought to you by GE Healthcare. Healthcare has never been more accessible, intelligent or dynamic. It’s also never been under more pressure. That’s where GE Healthcare comes in – you and us, the clinicians and professionals on the frontlines of delivering healthcare for your patients and communities and those building the intelligent devices, data analytics, applications and services to enable you to do so more efficiently and with better outcomes. Together, we’re at the centre of an ecosystem striving for precision health.

Find us on www.gehealthcare.africa or on social media as GE Africa.
The show is presented by Elna Schütz and recorded by Solid Gold Podcast Studios GE Health Africa · Twitter · LinkedIn · GE Healthcare Africa website

A look into how the health system (particularly the public health system)

Cancer continues to be one of the crucial issues in our South African healthcare system, and while a lot of policies are in place, there is still a lot to be improved. Zodwa Sithole from CANSA and Sandhya Singh from the National Department of Health discuss where the main challenges are and where there is room for improvement.

GE Vital Voices is brought to you by GE Healthcare. Healthcare has never been more accessible, intelligent or dynamic. It’s also never been under more pressure. That’s where GE Healthcare comes in – you and us, the clinicians and professionals on the frontlines of delivering healthcare for your patients and communities and those building the intelligent devices, data analytics, applications and services to enable you to do so more efficiently and with better outcomes. Together, we’re at the centre of an ecosystem striving for precision health.

Find us on www.gehealthcare.africa or on social media as GE Africa.
The show is presented by Elna Schütz and recorded by Solid Gold Podcast Studios GE Health Africa