What 2025 taught us about global health

What 2025 taught us about global health

In the final episode of the season, Glen and Nat look back at what defined global health in 2025. They revisit their favourite moments from the podcast, reflect on the lessons that stood out, and discuss the trends they’ll be watching as we move into 2026. Find out more about PathGen [https://pathgen.ai/]. Register for the Singapore Global Health Film Festival 2026 [https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/sdghi/news-events/events/singapore-global-health-film-festival-2026]. Follow us on our socials! You can find us on LinkedIn [https://sg.linkedin.com/company/singhealth-duke-nus-global-health-institute], X [https://twitter.com/SD_GHI], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@sdghi_]. Check out our website [https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/sdghi] to discover the work at the SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute.  Music by BackgroundMusicForVideo via Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/].

How do you define global health impact? (ft. Shurendar Kumar)

In this episode, we sit down with Assistant Professor Shurendar Kumar, where he shares the invaluable lessons learned from his time in places like the Malaysian Ministry of Health, WHO, and even a start-up. He also discusses how impact can be defined a global health and the many ways that we all can contribute to a better world. Connect with Shuren on LinkedIn.  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shurendarselvakumar/] Find out more about Shuren's work in Tuberculosis genomics [https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/cop/workstreams/health-systems-enhancement]. Follow us on our socials! You can find us on LinkedIn [https://sg.linkedin.com/company/singhealth-duke-nus-global-health-institute], X [https://twitter.com/SD_GHI], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@sdghi_]. Check out our website [https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/sdghi] to discover the work at the SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute.  Music by BackgroundMusicForVideo via Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/].

From Afghanistan to academia: a global health story (ft. David Hipgrave)

In this episode, we sit down with Professor David Hipgrave, a true veteran of global health. From his beginnings in Australia to his extensive work with UNICEF, David shares invaluable lessons learned from his time in places like Afghanistan, China, India, and East Africa. He also discusses what drew him to academia and his passion for Early Childhood Development. Join us as we explore his remarkable journey and the insights he’s gained along the way. Connect with David on LinkedIn [https://sg.linkedin.com/in/david-hipgrave-70047325].  Find out more about David's work in Early Childhood Development [https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/sdghi/our-work/programmes/early-childhood-development]. Follow us on our socials! You can find us on LinkedIn [https://sg.linkedin.com/company/singhealth-duke-nus-global-health-institute], X [https://twitter.com/SD_GHI], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@sdghi_]. Check out our website [https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/sdghi] to discover the work at the SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute.  Music by BackgroundMusicForVideo via Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/].

The path less travelled: contribution not attribution (ft. Suci Wulandari)

From saving lives on the ground in Indonesia to shaping global health policy with the WHO and UNICEF, Suci’s career has been driven by one goal: making a difference. Now, she’s harnessing the power of big data to confront some of the world’s most urgent challenges. In this episode, she shares her remarkable journey, the lessons learned along the way, and why innovation, compassion, and evidence-based action can change lives on a global scale. Connect with Suci on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/suci-melati-wulandari/].  Find out more about our Global Health Project Registry [https://webapps.duke-nus.edu.sg/sdghi/public/]. Follow us on our socials! You can find us on LinkedIn [https://sg.linkedin.com/company/singhealth-duke-nus-global-health-institute], X [https://twitter.com/SD_GHI], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@sdghi_]. Check out our website [https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/sdghi] to discover the work at the SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute.  Music by BackgroundMusicForVideo via Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/].

Chance encounters: finding your place in global health (ft. Kaisin Yee)

How does one transition from being a speech therapist to the global health space? Kaisin sits down with Natasha as she recounts her journey, which led her to the SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute. Find out why global health could be for you regardless of your background! Connect with Kaisin on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaisinyee/].  Follow us on our socials! You can find us on LinkedIn [https://sg.linkedin.com/company/singhealth-duke-nus-global-health-institute], X [https://twitter.com/SD_GHI], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@sdghi_]. Check out our website [https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/sdghi] to discover the work at the SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute.  Music by BackgroundMusicForVideo via Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/].