The Science Africa’s Women Deserve — with Prof. Moses Obimbo

<p>What’s hiding in the vaginal microbiome? Why are women still dying from a condition we know how to treat? And what exactly is a roaming blood bank?</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Claire sits down with Prof. Moses Obimbo, Calestous Juma Fellow, Professor and Obs/Gyn at the University of Nairobi. He is passionate about women’s health and works across all aspects: from the lab, to bedside, to policy aimed at preventing maternal deaths from preventable causes. </p><p><br></p><p>Join them for a conversation that refuses to accept the status quo on women’s healthcare in Africa. From the link between vaginal bacteria and pregnancy outcomes, to therapeutic vaccines for women already living with HPV, to point-of-care ultrasound reaching communities far from any hospital — this episode covers the full arc of what it looks like when researchers decide African women deserve the world’s best science to inform quality healthcare for them.</p><p><br></p><p>Brilliant, grounded, eye-opening &amp; encouraging — this one will stay with you.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Prof. Obimbo: University of Nairobi, Department of Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology Moses.obimbo@uonbi.ac.ke </p><p><br></p><p>CTRH Podcast Location Partner:</p><p>@ashleyfurniturekenya</p><p>@fairdealfurniture</p><p><br></p><p>Production by @artlight_studio</p><p><br></p><p>How can you support this podcast?</p><p>Subscribe &amp; Rate this episode, Share &amp; leave a comment.</p><p><br></p><p>#WomensHealthAfrica #VaginalMicrobiome #HPVVaccine #MaternalHealth #PostpartumHaemorrhage #CTRHPodcast</p>