The workforce feeding the world
The workforce feeding the world Connecting The Dots Podcast 80% of what we eat depends on pollinators. Not in theory. In practice. In this episode, Dino Martins breaks down how pollinators shape ecosystems, agriculture, and livelihoods across Africa. From working with farmers to studying biodiversity at scale, his research connects insect ecology directly to the […]
From Ancient Star Wisdom to Modern Space Science
From Ancient Star Wisdom to Modern Space Science Connecting The Dots Podcast Astronomy often feels distant, but it has always been closer to everyday life than we think. As astronomer Lekshmi Rajagopal explains, it’s simply physics applied to space, built on observation and a desire to understand how the universe works and where we come […]
HPV Vaccine Explained: The Shot That Could Eliminate Cervical Cancer
HPV Vaccine Explained: The Shot That Could Eliminate Cervical Cancer Connecting The Dots Podcast In this episode, the Senior Principal Clinical Research Scientist at Kenya Medical Research Institute(KEMRI) breaks down the science behind rising STI and HIV risk among young women in Kenya. Adolescent girls are twice as likely to contract STIs as boys. Many […]
The Blueprint for Pandemic Response with Prof Christian Happi
The Blueprint for Pandemic Response with Prof Christian Happi Connecting The Dots Podcast In this episode of Connecting The Dots, we sit down with Prof. Christian Happi, a global leader in genomic surveillance and infectious disease research. His work has helped countries detect and respond to Lassa fever, Mpox, Marburg virus, Ebola, and COVID through […]
The Year Global Funding Fell: A 2025 Reflection with SAMRC BOSS
The Real Flex in African Health: Domestic Financing Explained Connecting The Dots Podcast Why should countries continue investing in global health during political and economic pressure? In this episode, Professor Ntobeko Ntusi explains the real reasons global health investment matters, how political realities shape health outcomes, and what is at risk when funding declines. This […]
Part 2: Think Knowledge Is Expensive, Try Ignorance: The Power of African Science Communicators
The Real Flex in African Health: Domestic Financing Explained Connecting The Dots Podcast What does it take to build an industry from scratch? In Part 2 of the Connecting The Dots Podcast, we continue the conversation with Eloïne Barry and Emmanuel Dabo to explore the business side of science communication; how ideas turn into organizations, […]
Part 1: Think Knowledge Is Expensive, Try Ignorance: The Power of African Science Communicators
The Real Flex in African Health: Domestic Financing Explained Connecting The Dots Podcast What does science communication really mean for Africa, and how can it change lives? In this episode of Connecting The Dots, host Juliette sits down with Emmanuel Dabo, Founder of the African Science and Communication Agency (ASCA), and Eloïne Barry, Founder of […]
The Politics of Policy & Decision-making with Dr. Rose Oronje
The Real Flex in African Health: Domestic Financing Explained Connecting The Dots Podcast In this episode of Connecting The Dots, our host Juliette sits down with Dr. Rose Oronje, Deputy Director at the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), to explore the intersection of politics, evidence, and policy in Africa. Dr. Oronje shares insights from […]