Podcast
Our podcast fosters global health dialogues, addressing health system challenges, emerging trends, and solutions in both LMICs and underserved U.S. communities. Through engaging discussions with healthcare professionals, policymakers, and researchers, we highlight impactful contributions to research, policy, practice, and frontline care.
Each
Episode
Explores:
Health Systems Strengthening – Strategies to improve preparedness, resilience, and equity in healthcare delivery.
Workforce Development – Insights from public health professionals, clinicians, and policymakers on capacity-building and leadership in global health.
Digital Health & Innovation – How technology, AI, and data-driven solutions are transforming healthcare access and system efficiency.
Policy & Advocacy – Expert perspectives on health financing, governance, and advocacy efforts shaping global and local health systems.
Trending Public Health Issues – Timely discussions on emerging global health threats, climate-related health impacts, epidemic responses, and policy shifts.
Bridging Global & Local Health – Exploring shared challenges and innovative solutions across LMICs and underserved U.S. communities.
Local to Global Impact:
Podcast Episodes
April 30, 2025 | Podcast Series | 52:39
Episode 1
From Research to Impact: The Vision Behind CAdHSI's Global Health Mission
In the inaugural episode of the CAdHSI Podcast, our hosts Dr. Dawn Barnes and Edwin J. Maya are joined by Ambulai Johnson, CEO of CAdHSI and doctoral student at Johns Hopkins University; Dr. Bill Brieger, Chairman of the CAdHSI Board and retired Johns Hopkins professor; and Dr. Bandak Khalifa, Chief Operating Officer of CAdHSI and public health physician. Together, they discuss the vision, mission, and strategic priorities driving CAdHSI's work to strengthen health systems and develop resilient health workforces in both the United States and low- and middle-income countries.
July 8, 2025 | Podcast Series | 35:56
Episode 2
Building Health Organizations That Last: Leadership, Strategy, and Impact
What does it take to build a health organization that creates lasting impact? In this episode, Dr. Dawn Barnes sits down with Nicola Dyer, CAdHSI Leadership Board Member and former World Bank strategist, to discuss the leadership, governance, and strategic thinking required to build sustainable health initiatives. Drawing on decades of experience in international development, Nicola shares insights on creating strong institutional foundations, managing risk, fostering meaningful partnerships, and ensuring research translates into real-world outcomes. The discussion also explores the future of health systems innovation, artificial intelligence, youth engagement, and community-centered solutions that improve health outcomes locally and globally.
October 23, 2025 | Podcast Series | 34:28
Episode 3
CAdHSI and Community Partnerships Are Transforming Hypertension Care in Liberia Through Project HOPE
In this episode of the CAdHSI Podcast, Dr. Dawn Barnes, is joined by Dr. Lisa Cooper, CAdHSI Senior Advisory Member, Director of the Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute, and Professor at Johns Hopkins University, alongside Mrs. Lily Sanvee-Blebo, Head of Programs and Implementation at CAdHSI, for an insightful discussion on Project HOPE (Hypertension Outreach through Partnership and Engagement). Project HOPE is a nurse-led initiative is working to strengthen hypertension prevention, early detection, and long-term management in Liberia through community partnerships, local capacity building, and evidence-based implementation strategies.
April 20, 2026 | Podcast Series | 44:42
Episode 4
What Separates Successful Health Programs from Failed Ones? | Inside CAdHSI
What does it take to turn a promising health idea into a sustainable, real-world solution? In this episode, Dr. Dawn Barnes is joined by Ambulai Johnson, CEO of CAdHSI and doctoral student at Johns Hopkins University; Dr. Scott Maxwell Wilson, Director of Research & Technical Implementation at CAdHSI and Clinical Fellow at Harvard Medical School; and Kechna Cadet, Deputy CEO & Chief Scientific Officer at CAdHSI and Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University. Together, they explore the science, strategy, and partnerships behind successful health programs, discussing implementation science, grant development, digital health innovation, community engagement, and the translation of research into measurable impact.
July 08, 2026 | Podcast Series | 1:00:03
Episode 5
What Separates Successful Health Programs from Failed Ones? | Inside CAdHSI
In Episode 5 of the CAdHSI Podcast, we explore the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with Dr. Chinwe Ochu, Director of Planning, Research & Statistics at the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), and Dr. Tolbert Nyenswah, Director for Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR) at Africa CDC.
The conversation examines the rare Bundibugyo Ebola virus strain, the challenges of outbreak detection and response, and why the risk of global transmission remains low. Our guests also discuss the importance of community trust, primary healthcare, surveillance, and strengthening health systems to move from reactive outbreak response toward long-term preparedness and resilience across Africa