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S1E20 Africa Must Build, Not Beg
In conversation with Professor Christian Happi, the real subject is not recognition, but authorship: who gets to produce the knowledge, tools, and institutions that shape the future of health.
S1E19 The best MPH in Africa?: Ensign University (Practicum, Scholarships, Career Paths)
Thinking about an MPH in Africa that meets global standards—without the confusion? In this episode of Ensign Scholars Table, we sit down with President Stephen Alder of Ensign Global University…
S1E18 Global Health Is About Power: Seye Abimbola on Knowledge, Voice & Who Gets Heard
Global health isn’t just technical, it’s political. In this episode of The Scholars Table, we sit with Seye Abimbola to unpack how knowledge, power, and voice shape what gets funded, published, and…
S1E17 Professor Ana Navas-Acien: PhD Mentorship, Academic Leadership & Building an Impactful Research Career
Discover what it really takes to stand out in PhD applications, excel in doctoral interviews, and build a meaningful, long-term academic research career. In this episode, Professor Ana…
S1E16 The Future of Epidemiology: AI, Public Health & Global Talent at Harvard
In this wide-ranging conversation, we sit down with Dr. Albert Hofman, Chair of the Department of Epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, to go beyond rankings, GPAs, and…
S1E15 A New Dean at Johns Hopkins: A Vision That Will Shape Public Health’s Future
In this powerful and historic conversation, we sit down with Professor. Keshia M. Pollack Porter, the first Black Dean and only the second woman to lead the #1 school of public health in the USA,…
S1E14 What ‘Impact’ Actually Means in Global Health
What does it take to move from clinical work to shaping global policy? In this episode of Global Health Uncensored, we sit down with a leading health economist and former senior advisor to…
S1E13 How to Build a Safer World: Lessons from a former US CDC Director
Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden joins us to discuss what the world must do now to prevent the next pandemic. From lessons learned during COVID-19 to actionable steps for global health security,…
S1E12 How to Break Into Global Health in 2025 (Advice No One Told You)
What does it really take to succeed in global health? In this eye-opening episode of The Scholars Table, Dr. Ngozi shares the unfiltered truth about building a sustainable and impactful career in…
S1E8 The State of Global Health: Power, Policy & What Comes Next
In this powerful episode of The Scholars Table, Dr. Banda Khalifa sits down with Prof. Madhukar Pai, the Inaugural Chair of the Department of Global and Public Health at McGill University and Canada…
S1E9 How to Get Into LSHTM in the UK | Admissions & Funding Advice with Prof. Ahmed Rashid
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is consistently ranked among the world's top public health schools. But what makes its graduate programs unique, and what should…
S1E11 Inside Canada’s Top Graduate School for Global Health | Dean Franco
Thinking about graduate school in public or global health? 🇨🇦Join Dr. Banda Khalifa on The Scholars Table as he interviews Prof. Eduardo Franco, Director and Associate Dean at McGill University—one…
Inside WashU’s New Public Health School: Dean Sandro Galea on the Future of Health Education
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Banda Khalifa sits down with Professor Sandro Galea, one of the most influential voices in global public health, to explore the future of health education, equity in…
S1E7 Dr. Chikwe & Vivianne Ihekweazu on Health Crises & Leadership
In this episode of Global Health Uncensored, we sit down with two extraordinary global health leaders: Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Assistant Director-General at the World Health Organization (WHO), and…
S1E6 The Future of Global Health: Dr. Mary-Ann Etiebet, President & CEO of Vital Strategies
In this insightful episode of Global Health Uncensored, we are honored to welcome Dr. Mary-Ann Etiebet, the newly appointed President and CEO of Vital Strategies, one of the most influential public…
S1E5 Can Africa Prevent the Next Pandemic? | Prof. Tulio de Oliveira, Scientist Who Discovered Omicron
In this insightful episode of the Banda Global Forum, we speak with Prof. Tulio de Oliveira, the internationally recognized scientist behind the groundbreaking discovery of the COVID-19 Omicron…
S1E4 Africa’s Vaccine Future: Dr. Ndembi on Vaccines, Leadership & Public Health Reform
Dr. Nicaise Ndembi, Deputy Director General and Inaugural Regional Director of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) Africa Regional Office (IARO), joins us for a powerful conversation on…
S1E3 U.S. Grad School Life | MPH/MBA and MBA Student Leaders at Johns Hopkins Share Lessons and
What does it take to thrive as an international student at one of the world’s top public health institutions?In this episode of Banda Global Forum, Dr. Banda Khalifa speaks with two dynamic student…
S1E2 Why Africa Is the Future of Genomics | TIME 100 Scientist Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong
Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong: Founder and CEO of Syndicate Bio and one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in Health, joins Dr. Banda Khalifa on Global Health Uncensored for a powerful conversation on the…
S1E1 Johns Hopkins MPH—Admissions, Funding, and Insider Tips
Episode 1: Johns Hopkins MPH—Admissions, Funding, and Insider TipsIn this inaugural episode of Banda Forum: The Scholars Table, Dr. Banda Khalifa sits down with the MPH Program Chair at Johns Hopkins…
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