Accountability and Responsible AI Governance in Healthcare. In this final episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Amanda Leal, the AI governance and policy specialist at HealthAI. HealthAI, the global agency for responsible AI in health, is an independent nonprofit organization that promotes equitable access to AI-powered health innovations. In this interview, Amanda reflects on her personal journey wit...
Sep 27, 2025•15 min•Season 7Ep. 97
Utilising Existing Clinical Data for Gender-Specific Health Improvements. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Equal Care Founder & CEO Thao Nguyen. Equal Care is rewriting medicine with precision, equity and inclusion by certifying prevention, diagnostics, and treatments with sex and gender balanced clinical data. Thao's insights reveal an optimism for the future, with expectations f...
Sep 25, 2025•16 min•Season 7Ep. 96
The Future of Femtech and Why Women's Health Matters to All. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with pioneering tech founder Ida Tin, the Co-founder of Clue and the Founder of Femtech Assembly think tank. Ida explores the evolution of the Femtech sector since she coined the term in 2016. She empahsizes the necessity for women's health to be acknowledged as a social imperative and to consider...
Sep 23, 2025•16 min•Season 7Ep. 95
The Intersection of AI and Preventive Medicine Through The Lens of Women's Health. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Dr. Jérôme Bouaziz, the Co-founder & CEO of One Clinic. Dr. Bouaziz is a gynaecologist and entrepreneur. In this interview, he shares how his group, One Clinic, utilises AI in facilitating individualised patient assessments, thereby enabling better integrated care an...
Sep 18, 2025•19 min•Season 7Ep. 94
The Labyrinth of Endometriosis Diagnosis. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Julie Hanell, a business podcast host and an endometriosis patient. Julie candidly shares her personal journey with endometriosis, navigating the healthcare system. She highlights the importance for patients to advocate for their health by seeking multiple opinions and conducting thorough research. Julie shares...
Sep 16, 2025•13 min•Season 7Ep. 93
Challenging Healthcare Norms Through Women’s Experiences in Diabetes Management. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Dawn Adams, a seasoned midwife specialised in diabetes, pregnancy, and women's health. Dawn underscores the necessity of recognising the distinct physiological responses of women to medications and technologies historically developed within male-centric frameworks, particu...
Sep 11, 2025•17 min•Season 7Ep. 92
Transforming Brain Health Research To Bridge Gaps In Representation. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with neuroscientist, brain health and population health researcher, Dr. Sivaniya Subramaniapillai. Dr. Sivaniya discusses the necessity of considering not just sex and gender differences, but a multitude of identity factors in neuroscience research and how they intersect. She stresses that...
Sep 09, 2025•18 min•Season 7Ep. 91
Navigating the Intersection of Mental Health, Technology, and Social Justice. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with anti-racism leader coach, consultant & speaker Steve Gilbert. Steve's insights highlight the enduring challenges that persist within the realm of mental health, particularly as they pertain to racial disparities and systemic inequities. He emphasizes that while technology...
Sep 06, 2025•14 min•Season 7Ep. 90
Unveiling the Challenges of Maternal Health for Black Women in Portugal. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Carolina Coimbra, a doula and activist for pregnancy and childbirth rights. Carolina is also the co-founder of SaMaNe, an association which aims to address the disparities in maternal healthcare experienced by Black and Afro-descendant women in Portugal, particularly through rigor...
Sep 04, 2025•14 min•Season 7Ep. 89
Reducing Bias In AI To Bridge The Gap In Healthcare Innovation. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Mariatheresa Kadushi, the Founder of Mobile Afya and the Co-founder of SheHer app. Mariatheresa is a visionary entrepreneur in the digital health space. In this interview, she shares her insights on the critical intersection of women's health and technology. Mariatheresa's experiences navi...
Sep 02, 2025•16 min•Season 7Ep. 88
Innovation In Eye Care Access To Enhance Health Equity. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Piotr Kruszynski, the Founder & CEO of Feyenally. Feyenally is a med-tech company focusing on digital solutions related to eye examination, diagnostics and therapy. Their first product is a groundbreaking mobile application, which represents the first remote eye examination solution utilizing ...
Aug 28, 2025•14 min•Season 7Ep. 87
Innovation In Early Breast Cancer Detection To Enhance Health Equity. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Alexander Antrobus, the CEO of Zedsen Ltd. Zedsen aims to bridge the gap in breast cancer screening accessibility and ensure that all women, irrespective of age or ethnicity, receive timely and effective diagnoses. Zedsen's approach involves developing a novel device, enabling more a...
Aug 26, 2025•14 min•Season 7Ep. 86
Advancing Digital Transformation To Pioneer Global Health Solutions. In this first episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Hal Wolf, the President and CEO of HIMSS. HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a non-profit organization with a strong commitment to advancing global health through technology, supporting the transformation of the health ecosystem and fostering health equ...
Aug 21, 2025•15 min•Season 7Ep. 85
In this episode of Narratives of Purpose, host Claire Murigande introduces a new series that stems from our participation as a media partner at the HIMSS Europe 2025 conference, a pivotal event in the realm of digital health held in Paris. We shall delve into the opportunities and challenges technological advancements bring in healthcare with interviews of health tech entrepreneurs, AI governance experts, and women's health innovators. Join us as we embark on this journey to showcase inspiring s...
Aug 19, 2025•4 min•Season 7Ep. 84
Today's episode concludes our coverage of the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle. This final conversation comprehensively examines the pervasive issue of workplace burnout, revealing startling statistics that indicate as much as 77% of the workforce is currently experiencing significant levels of burnout. The speaker, Dr. N...
Jun 07, 2025•27 min•Season 7Ep. 83
In today's episode, we continue our coverage of the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle. This second conversation addresses the intersections of gender, ageism, and workplace dynamics, highlighting the challenges faced by older women in particular. The speaker, Bonnie Low-Kramen, discusses the dual-edged sword of institution...
Jun 05, 2025•16 min•Season 7Ep. 82
Welcome to our three-part episode covering the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle. This first episode delves into the intricate relationship between workplace harassment, mental health, and organisational culture. The speakers, Dr. Makiko Kuramoto and Dr. Jennifer Fraser, engage in a profound exploration of how systemic iss...
Jun 03, 2025•29 min•Season 7Ep. 81
In today’s episode, we conclude our “episode swap” series with an episode from the Labyrinth of the First Gen podcast hosted by Weyu Shameka. Weyu engages with first-generation individuals around the globe on her podcast, sharing their transformative journeys of natural-born pioneers. In this bilingual English and Spanish interview, Weyu speaks with Fidel a committed community activist from the Yungas region of Bolivia, who operates a radio station that plays a pivotal role in amplifying the voi...
Apr 29, 2025•26 min•Season 7Ep. 80
In today’s episode, we are continuing our “episode swap” series with an episode from the Global Health Pursuit podcast hosted by engineer turned social impact storyteller, Hetal Baman. On her podcast, Hetal tackles tough questions from the vast field of global health with a beginner's mindset. In this interview, Hetal speaks with Sona Shah the co-founder of Neopenda. Neopenda's mission is to develop affordable medical devices addressing neonatal mortality, which are tailored to the unique constr...
Apr 15, 2025•49 min•Season 7Ep. 79
Welcome back to a very special series of Narratives of Purpose. We will be doing things a little differently throughout this month in order to showcase even more unique stories of changemakers of people who are contributing to make a difference in society. Our goal is simple: To amplify social impact by sharing individual journeys of ordinary people who are making an extraordinary impact within their communities and around the world. This episode features the Made For Us podcast which is hosted ...
Apr 01, 2025•28 min•Season 7Ep. 78
Narratives of Purpose concludes its sixth season with an insightful conversation featuring Dr. Yaw Bediako, the CEO and co-founder of Yemaachi Biotech, a pioneering company focused on genomic cancer research in Africa. The discussion hosted by Claire Murigande delves into Yaw's journey from academia to entrepreneurship. Yaw emphasises the need for private sector involvement in funding scientific research. He shares his belief that the continent possesses immense potential to contribute to precis...
Dec 10, 2024•46 min•Season 6Ep. 77
In this new episode of 'Narratives of Purpose', Ann-Marie de Lange joins host Claire Murigande to discuss the critical and often overlooked area of women's brain health research. Ann-Marie shares insights from her work as Principal Investigator at FemiLab, which studies factors affecting women's brain health using large-scale population data. With a background as a clinical psychologist and a focus on neuroimaging, Ann-Marie emphasises the importance of understanding how various life transitions...
Nov 19, 2024•31 min•Season 6Ep. 76
In this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, Mariatheresa Samson Kadushi and Shamala Hinrichsen join host Claire Murigande to discuss the innovative app "SheHer" designed to advance women's health by providing accessible healthcare information and fostering a supportive community. Both Shamala and Mariatheresa emphasise the importance of centring women's dignity in healthcare, highlighting the disparities that still exist in the industry. They share their personal journeys into the health tec...
Nov 05, 2024•39 min•Season 6Ep. 75
In this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande speaks with Martha Agbornyenty, the founder and Executive Director of For Mom and Baby Foundation, who is on a mission to improve maternal and child health in Cameroon. With a background as an award-winning young midwife leader, Martha shares her inspiring journey as well as the work her foundation carries out through community engagement, health provider training, and policy advocacy. Martha emphasises the importance of inves...
Oct 22, 2024•33 min•Season 6Ep. 74
In this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande explores the intersection of healthcare advocacy and personal storytelling with Dr. Nia Imani Bailey, President of the Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation, who passionately discusses her journey as a radiation therapist and the drive behind her documentary, 'A Letter to My Sisters.' Dr. Nia shares her experiences and insights on the rising incidence of breast cancer diagnoses among younger women, challenging the trad...
Oct 08, 2024•35 min•Season 6Ep. 73
In this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande speaks with Thao Nguyen, founder and CEO of Equal Care, about her mission to normalise gender-specific medicine. Thao shares her journey from tech consultant to healthcare innovator and discusses the importance of recognising gender differences in medical treatment. She explains the challenges she faces in raising awareness and establishing certification criteria for medications. The episode highlights the significance of aski...
Sep 23, 2024•35 min•Season 6Ep. 72
In this new episode of 'Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande delves into the world of Femtech and women's health with Marija Butkovic, the founder and CEO of Women of Wearables (WoW). Marija shares her journey from a commercial lawyer in Croatia to leading a global organization that supports female innovators in wearable tech and health tech. The discussion covers the significance of Femtech, the challenges women face in the health industry, and the importance of creating targeted healt...
Sep 10, 2024•37 min•Season 6Ep. 71
Diagnosis of Women's Pelvic Conditions Revolutionised. In the fifth and final episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health , host Claire Murigande speaks with Élise Mekkaoui, founder and CPO of Matricis.ai. Élise discusses the challenges in diagnosing female pelvic pathologies, such as endometriosis, and how Matricis is employing machine learning to improve diagnosis by assisting radiologists with MRI image analysis. Therefore reducing medical errancy time. Élise...
Mar 08, 2024•20 min•Season 6Ep. 70
Supporting Women's Health in the Workplace. In the fourth episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health , host Claire Murigande delves into the challenges of addressing women's health within the corporate environment with guest Fatoumata Ly, the co-founder of Ninti. Fatoumata shares her personal journey and the inception of Ninti, a digital platform aimed at helping employers create supportive work environments for reproductive mental health. The conversation also...
Mar 08, 2024•20 min•Season 6Ep. 69
AI Technology Democratising Access to Clinical Trials. In the third episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health , host Claire Murigande explores the intersection of AI and women's health with Danielle Ralic, CEO and founder of Ancora.ai. Ancora, an AI-powered clinical trial matching platform, aims to democratise access to trials and accelerate research. Danielle and Claire discuss the healthcare system's shortcomings in serving women, particularly in clinical tr...
Mar 08, 2024•19 min•Season 6Ep. 68
