GASOC #COVIDPod
By Events Gasoc
We created GASOC #COVIDPod to amplify the experiences of frontline clinicians battling COVID across the world.
In each episode, we interview a different healthcare worker and share their story of their fight against COVID19.
GASOC #COVIDPodJun 26, 2020
COVID in Cameroon
In this episode we discuss with Dr. Raymond Ndikontar, an intensivist based in Cameroon. We learn about the difficulties in managing acutely unwell COVID patients in Cameroon and the use of frugal technology to counteract this.
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If you know healthcare workers with inspiring COVID19 stories. Please email us at eventsgasoc@gmail.com
Alternatively, you can fill in this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1obMIsgS_1Nj_AVvE7SRw4Kmc8dT3dNlCCM6mhxtp06I/edit?usp=drivesdk
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Music from:
On My Way by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
COVID in India Part 2
In this episode we catch up with Prof. Anurag Mishra, Associate Professor of Surgery at the Maulana Azad Medical College in Delhi. We learn about how things have changed since our last interview and the impact of the COVID second wave within India.
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If you know healthcare workers with inspiring COVID19 stories. Please email us at eventsgasoc@gmail.com
Alternatively, you can fill in this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1obMIsgS_1Nj_AVvE7SRw4Kmc8dT3dNlCCM6mhxtp06I/edit?usp=drivesdk
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Music from:
On My Way by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Dr Sofoniyas Getane Budane - impact of COVID-19 on anaesthesia training in Ethiopia
Dr Sofoniyas Getane Budane is a Senior Anaesthesia Resident in his final year of training, currently working at Blacklion Specialised Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
COVID in South Africa
In this GASOC #COVIDPod episdoe, we will be hearing from Dr Niveshni Maistry and Dr Linda Pohl who are surgical doctors within South Africa. Niveshni works in Paediatric Surgery in Johannesburg and Linda in General Surgery in Cape Town.
They are also leaders within the South Africa Global Surgery Society, which aims to aim to improve access to safe surgical care within SA through research, education, local & international collaboration.
We will discuss the impact of COVID on training, clinical practice and how things have progressed since its onset in South Africa.
We hope you find this insightful. Please comment using the #covidpod
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If you know healthcare workers with inspiring COVID19 stories. Please email us at eventsgasoc@gmail.com
Alternatively, you can fill in this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1obMIsgS_1Nj_AVvE7SRw4Kmc8dT3dNlCCM6mhxtp06I/edit?usp=drivesdk
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Music from:
On My Way by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
An Indian perspective on COVID-19
Dr Anurag Mishra, Associate Professor of Surgery at the Maulana Azad Medical College in Delhi gives us an overview of the Indian healthcare system and shares his perspective on how it has shaped India's COVID-19 pandemic response.
COVID in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
In our third GASOC #COVIDPod episdoe, we will be hearing from Dr Daniel Schubert, an A&E Registrar based in Rio De Janeiro.
He shares his experience of the lead up to the pandemic and the current state of healthcare in Brazil. Daniel also gives advise on important lessons learnt during the outbreak.
We thank Daniel for taking time out from his busy schedule to share his story with us and we hope things improve in Brazil soon.
We hope you find this insightful. Please comment using the #covidpod
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If you know healthcare workers with inspiring COVID19 stories. Please email us at eventsgasoc@gmail.com
Alternatively, you can fill in this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1obMIsgS_1Nj_AVvE7SRw4Kmc8dT3dNlCCM6mhxtp06I/edit?usp=drivesdk
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Music from:
On My Way by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Joseph Niyitegeka, University of Rwanda
Dr Niyitegeka, Anesthesiologist and Lecturer at University of Rwanda, shares his thoughts on the preparedness of the Rwandan healthcare system for COVID-19, and his messages for other frontline healthcare workers across the globe during the pandemic.
PPE4Ghana
In our first episode, we interview Mr Oliver Adebayo. He is an Orthopaedic Registrar and founder of PPE4Ghana.
We will be discussing the story behind this campaign and its progress so far.
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For more information about PPE4Ghana:
https://www.ppeforghanahealthcareworkers.com/
To help by sharing or donating:
https://uk.gofundme.com/f/ppe-for-our-ghanaian-healthcare-workers
If you know a Ghanaian health facility or medical professional who may require assistance or you have any questions please email: ppeforghanahealthcareworkers@gmail.com
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If you know healthcare workers with inspiring COVID19 stories. Please email us at eventsgasoc@gmail.com
Alternatively, you can fill in this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1obMIsgS_1Nj_AVvE7SRw4Kmc8dT3dNlCCM6mhxtp06I/edit?usp=drivesdk
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Music from:
On My Way by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/