A Doctor. An Economist. One Conversation That’ll Shift Your Perspective | DAB - Ep 1

Are We Ready for Another Pandemic as COVID-19? Dr. Owoo, Ghana’s ICU Expert, Speaks

Get in Touch [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2462052/open_sms] In this powerful episode, I sit with Dr. Christian Owoo, Ghana’s lead ICU expert during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Owoo shares what really happened behind the scenes — when ventilators were few, time was scarce, and lives were hanging in the balance. For me, this isn’t just another conversation. As a COVID-19 survivor who faced isolation, fear, and uncertainty, this episode is deeply personal. Together, we reflect on the lessons we must carry forward, the warning signs we can’t ignore, and the systems that need strengthening. 🎧 This episode will leave you thinking, questioning, and hopefully, preparing. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. 🔗 https://beacons.ai/teyekkenneyhttps://beacons.ai/teyekkenney 0:00 – Trailer 1:07 – Intro 1:45 – How Dr. Owoo and The Team Saved Me During Covid 3:59 – How Prepared Are We as A Country For Another Pandemic? 15:19 – Everyone Needs to Learn How to Do Basic Life Support 22:16 – Don’t Ignore These Critical Care Signs 24:37 – Must You Know Your Diagnostics?  30:02 – Vaccines For Cervical Cancer Prevention in Ghana 30:57 - Critical Care & Diagnostics 33:40 – The Scrabble 35:04 - Reflection & Outro Drop your thoughts or experiences in the comments — we’re listening. #DABPodcast #COVID19 #GhanaHealth #ICUHeroes #PublicHealth #DiagnosticsAndBeyond

It is Not True That Men Don’t Cry; If You Behave Like El Shaddai, You Shall Die - The Psychology of Diagnosis

Get in Touch [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2462052/open_sms] This June — Men’s Health Month — we dive deep into a topic that too often goes undiscussed: men’s mental health. In this thought-provoking episode of Diagnostics and Beyond, I sit down with Dr. Edwin Boachie-Yiadom, one of Ghana’s leading clinical psychologists, to explore the emotional weight men carry, the trauma we suppress, and the silent battles we fight every day. From the pressure to perform, to the fear of being vulnerable, to how culture and identity shape emotional wellbeing; this conversation is raw, insightful, and overdue. 🎧 Whether you’re a man, woman, student, or professional — you’ll find pieces of yourself in this conversation. Because mental health isn’t a gendered issue. It’s a human one. 🎧 Listen. Reflect. Share. And remember — your story matters. 👉 Subscribe for more bold conversations in healthcare and beyond. 🔗 Follow Teye Kenney and DAB here [https://beacons.ai/teyekkenney] 0:00 – Trailer 2:07 – Intro 3:53 – Our Mind is Not Wired to Make Us Happy 11:17 – The Fear of Knowing 16:09 – The Effect of Our Experiences on Us 18:37 – Building Resilience Helps The Mind  21:57 – External Influences That Have Tuned Us 26:02 – Mental Health in Ghana 28:02 - Stigma Has Nothing to Do With The Victim 30:11 – Self-Stigma Kills Your Immune System 34:07 – Religion, Culture & Mental Health 39:21 – Public, Social Media & Mental Health 42:00 – Do This 3 Simple Things to Protect Your Mind 50:10 – Breathing, Music, Sleeping & Their Correlation  51:37 – Seek Help When You Notice These Signs 57:23 - Oh Yes! I Cry. 1:01:04 - How to Approach a Depressed, Stressed - Person 1:03:52 - How to Support Someone While You Are Drowning 1:06:06 - Never Say These Words to Anyone 1:08:17 - Managing Mental Health At The Workspace As A CEO 1:11:25 - Heart Break & Mental Health 1:12:41 - The Media is Making The Society Aware Of The Already Existing Mental Health Issues 1:14:06 - What Mr. Edwin Would Do 1:15:06 - The Scrabble & Quick Fire Questions 1:23:50 - Reflection & Outro 1:25:23 - Next on DAB - Dr. Owoo Drop your thoughts or experiences in the comments — we’re listening. #DABPodcast #DiagnosticsAndBeyond #MensHealthMonth #MentalHealthMatters #MensMentalHealth #DrEdwinBoachieYiadom #TeyeKenney #HealthcareConversations #DiagnosticsGhana #MindHealth #MenAndMentalHealth

Do You Really Want to Know What’s Wrong? The answers? Honest. Raw. Sometimes surprising.

Get in Touch [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2462052/open_sms] In this special street edition of Diagnostics and Beyond, we take our mics beyond the clinic and into the hearts of everyday people. We asked one simple but powerful question: Would you want to run a diagnostics test? The answers? Honest. Raw. Sometimes surprising. From fear of bad news to deep trust (or mistrust) in the system, this episode sheds light on the real perceptions around diagnostics — and how far we still have to go in building a health-conscious culture. Whether you’re a health worker, patient, or just curious — this one’s for you. 🎧 Tap play and hear what Ghana really thinks. Follow the conversation beyond the lab. #DiagnosticsAndBeyond 🔗 Stay connected: Follow DAB using https://beacons.ai/teyekkenney [https://beacons.ai/teyekkenney]

10 Critical Lessons About Medical Diagnostics in Africa You Should Know | Teye Kwabena Kenney

Get in Touch [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2462052/open_sms] After nearly two decades of working at the heart of diagnostics in Ghana and beyond, I am pulling back the curtain on the truths, lessons, and sometimes painful realities I’ve learned along the way. This isn’t just another health talk. It’s a roadmap to owning your health, making informed decisions, and protecting yourself and your family from costly mistakes. What should you double-check in a lab result? Can your gut instinct be more accurate than a test? Why does the equipment in a lab matter more than you think? Listen as I share hard-earned wisdom with honesty and urgency — so you don’t have to spend 18 years learning what I now know.

A Doctor. An Economist. One Conversation That’ll Shift Your Perspective | DAB - Ep 1

Get in Touch [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2462052/open_sms] What does “health” actually mean beyond diagnostics? In this debut episode of Diagnostics and Beyond, I open up about why I started this podcast — and why talking about health should feel a little more human. I'm joined by two dynamic guests: * Dr. Benjamin Smith-Koufie, a Senior Surgical Resident and Senior Superintendent of Police, shares the story behind his calling into medicine, the misconceptions we hold about healthcare, and what keeps him going. * Bernard Ayitey-Adjin, a Program Lead at the Mastercard Foundation, brings a powerful economic lens to the conversation. Together, we explore the links between health and the systems we live in, from the hospital to the hustle. No medical jargon, just real stories, bold ideas, and necessary conversations.