The latest episode of The Business of “Doing” Science podcast features an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with two leading researchers from the Ifakara Health Institute—Dr. Punam Amratia and Dr. Fredros Okumu.

Titled “The Global Health Renaissance,” the episode explores how the global health landscape is evolving to become more data-driven, sustainable, and locally led.

Produced by Bagamian Scientific Consulting, the podcast episode delves into the challenges and opportunities facing global health professionals today and what it will take to build a more equitable and impactful future.

Insights from the frontlines of malaria control

Drawing from their extensive experience working on malaria control, policy, and scientific leadership in Africa, Dr. Amratia and Dr. Okumu provide real-world insights into what it means to implement change at both the grassroots and policy levels.

Their conversation covers a range of key topics, including, the shift toward locally driven research and leadership, rethinking development aid models for sustainability, the importance of community engagement in health innovation and challenges in translating science into practice in low-resource settings

“This isn’t just about science—it’s about changing the systems that support it,” said Dr. Amratia during the episode. “We need to rethink how we fund, collaborate, and lead in global health.”

Redefining scientific careers beyond the lab

The Business of “Doing” Science is a monthly podcast dedicated to exploring the many ways scientists are shaping the world beyond traditional research settings. It brings forward the voices of changemakers working at the intersection of science, policy, and practice, and highlights their journeys of impact, leadership, and resilience.

For aspiring scientists and professionals in the health and development sectors, this episode offers not only inspiration but also practical insights into how the field is changing—and what it demands from the next generation of global health leaders.

Listen now

The episode, “The Global Health Renaissance,” is now available on all major podcast platforms, you can listen by visiting the link: https://youtu.be/zUEg4TcQ2gk?si=katgj5Z5a4qIi0NE