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By SPAG/FINN Dialogue
dLOG! Sep 22, 2021
The Success of COVID-19 vaccination drive paving the roadmap for vaccine equity in India – The BIG CATCH UP
In honor of #WorldImmunizationWeek, this podcast will delve into the huge success of India’s covid 19 vaccination campaign/drive despite numerous challenges. It's equally important to talk about the role that different stakeholder groups played in bringing the Change and ramp up COVID-19 Vaccination among vulnerable and marginalized populations across the country. In this episode, we have Dr G.K Soni, Project Director Momentum Routine Immunization Transformation & Equity (JSIPL).
Listen in to the full conversation, where Dr Soni talks about Ensuring Vaccine Equity and the success roadmap of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
National Startup Day and the way ahead for entrepreneurs
The government recently declared #NationalStartupDay. We felt it was important to bring all stakeholders on board and understand the relevance of this move. Listen in to the full discussion
Part 2: Millennials redefining traditional job roles
In the last 2 years we have seen several new ventures come up, led by millennials and Gen Z. They are changing the very definition of what a traditional job role entails.
Neha talks to Sana, Akshit and Raj who are changing the norm in the field of wellness and recruitment
Part 1: Millennials redefining traditional job roles
In the last 2 years we have seen several new ventures come up, led by millennials and Gen Z. They are changing the very definition of what a traditional job role entails.
Neha talks to Arjeeta and Manasi who are changing the norm in the field of education and law.
Docfluencer? 2021 was yours! The year of health content
"Video has fewer barriers which presents a huge opportunity for creators today"
The year 2021 was all about health content and we saw a huge rise of docfluencers. We caught up with Dr Tanaya Narendra aka Dr Cuterus. Listen in to the dLOG cover story NOW!
In this no holds barred podcast, Dr Tanaya tells us why she started creating informational content around reproductive and sexual health, the backlash she faced and what motivates her to go on. We also talk about taboos and disinformation around women and sexual health and how we can take a step towards taking informed decisions.
New age parents and their purchases for their new-borns
SPAG Dialogue talks to Vaishnavi R, Co-founder, Nestery about new age parents and their purchases for their new-borns.
Vaishnavi R, Co-founder, The Nestery in conversation with Iknoor Kaur gives an insight into the formation of Nestery and the pattern new age parents follow to buy things for their new-borns.
A millennial father’s guide to new-born care
#NewbornCareWeek | SPAG Dialogue talks to Mihir Joshi about how new age fathers can take care of their newborn.
Mihir Joshi, who is a talk show host, anchor & singer in conversation with Neha Chandra about how with the birth of a baby, births a new father too. Tune in to get insights about his journey of being a father and to know the basics every parent should follow.
The highs and lows of breastfeeding
#NewbornCareWeek | SPAG Dialogue talks to Dr Mahima Bakshi about the first point of contact a mother has with her baby once it is born, breastfeeding.
Dr Mahima Bakshi, Maternal Child Wellness Coach and founder Birthing Naturally in conversation with Neha Chandra about the benefits and impact of breastfeeding on the mother and baby.
Decoding your journey to beating breast cancer: Clinical protocols, early detection and stigma
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, SPAG Dialogue conducted an event with various partners where Roche was the knowledge partner, leap.club, Pinkathon and Varian were event partners.
Reema Sanghavi, co-founder, Pinkathon opened the discussion with a keynote speech where she addressed the stigmas associated with breast cancer and suggested to seek a doctor’s consultation and communicate with family and peer groups if someone has had history of breast cancer in their family.
Iknoor Kaur, Editor, SPAG Dialogue moderated the discussion and introduced the panel. Panellists for the event were
• Dr Meenu Walia- Senior Director, Cancer Care at Max Hospital
• Dr Govind Babu- Consultant Medical Oncologist at HCG Hospital, Bangalore
• Roshni Datta- Senior Director, Marketing Asia Pacific Japan & India at Varian
• Manju Katyal- Breast cancer survivor
Breast Cancer Support. Taking it one day at a time.
Breast cancer is more than just the appalling incidence rate and symptoms and treatment. It is about the social stigma associated with the female body and the fear and trauma that the cancer brings. Sreekala Nair, Psychologist with Medanta, spoke to SPAG Dialogue on talking to breast cancer patients and their support system.
Community building and its role in breaking stigma
Breast Cancer continues to be one of the most stigmatised diseases. However, community building goes a long way in supporting patients. SPAG Dialogue decodes this with the co-founder of one of the most successful communities for Breast Cancer in India - Pinkathon. Catch this conversation with Reema Sanghavi.
Don't Look Away: Why eye care is more important now than ever
On World Sight Day, SPAG Dialogue speaks to Dr Manoj Khatri, Vitreoretina Surgeon & Director, Eydox Hospital, Chennai, Dr Ritika Sachdev, Director Centre for Sight & Dr Rajarathna Thangavel, National Ophthalmology Faculty & Digital influencer about why eye care is more important now more than ever and why there is a need to make it an important part of healthcare.
Can PCOS affect your mood? PCOS and its impact on mental health
Indian women with PCOS are about 3 times more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety and depression than those without PCOS. Dr Divya Vora, OBGYN and Nidhi Singh, founder, PCOS Club India spoke to SPAG Dialogue about decoding the relation between PCOS and mental health.
Sexual Identity and Mental Health. Coming to terms with your identity.
For the Indian LGBTQIA+ individual, there is a constant conflict between one’s internal reality regarding gender and then trying to fit in with what the world deems “normal” and “acceptable”. Apurupa, Sexuality Educator & Mental Health First Aider and Farah, Therapist at Ummeed Child Development Center and Independent Journalist spoke to SPAG Dialogue about coming to terms with one's sexual identity and its impact on one's mental health.
Mental Health Journalism in India. Understanding the sensitivities involved.
Mental health reporting continues to be a sensitive area of reportage in India. What you say and how you say matters the most. Megha Mamgain, AVP & Business Head, Health & Lifestyle at Jagran New Media and Meghna Kriplani, Freelance writer, editor, and content strategist spoke to SPAG Dialogue about the nuances involved in mental health reporting in India.
Remote monitoring and its critical role in heart health
When pandemic struck us, we were pushed into sudden confinement and we saw how the healthcare system was affected. The biggest impact was on the management of cardiac patients in the hospital environment.
In the midst of this, we saw a conversation emerge on virtual consultation and remote monitoring.
Neha Chandra talks to Lokesh Prasad, Managing Director, AliveCor India about remote monitoring and the critical role it plays in heart health.
Contraception & Sex Ed: How do we create a more informed world?
Contraception is directly linked to sex education, and in country like India, even basic sex ed is a privilege. Aruna Chawla, founder Salad, spoke to SPAG Dialogue about how we can create a more informed world.
How much do you trust your wearable with your heart?
Long gone is the notion of taking care of yourself only when you fall ill. We now embrace preventive healthcare in its entirety. Let us talk about the role your wearable device plays in keeping you abreast with your heart condition. Its time to understand, accept and take charge of your health from Day 1.
Mental Health and Heart. Is there a connect?
Your mental wellbeing is not exclusively an issue with the mind but is closely connected with your heart. Sometimes, major life events, such as the loss of a job, a spouse’s illness, or even a heart attack, can unmask depression and in the opposite cases, being diagnosed with depression or anxiety can trigger heart disease or a stroke. What we have faced this year- COVID has added to our woes- staying away from loved ones and the uncertainty wrt to the future. To kick start our World Heart Day Special Podcast, we talk to Dr Rashi, M.D. PSYCHIATRY on understanding whether there is a connection between heart and mind? The head to heart connect...
India's Immunisation Roadblock: Beating Vaccine Hesitancy Through Equitable Access
Two healthcare communications experts from different parts of the world discuss the way ahead for India to achieve their immunisation targets. Drawing from experiences of other countries, the conversation leads the way for practical and workable solutions.
Aman Gupta, co-founder SPAG in conversation with Mark Chataway, co-founder Baird's CMC/Hyderus Cyf.