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Health Systems Pathways

Health Systems Pathways

Jennifer Wheeler 13 Episodes Apr 24, 2025

This podcast shares insights that inform, inspire, and invite discussion about improving how people navigate complex health systems. Expert hosts present perspectives from PSI programs and other health partners related to Health Systems Strengthening (HSS). The show is produced by SCL Agency Ltd.

Episodes

From Queues to Clicks: The Story of Indonesia’s Mobile JKN
From Queues to Clicks: The Story of Indonesia’s Mobile JKN Apr 24, 2025 14:32 How do you scale health insurance access across 13,000 islands? In this episode, host Alex Ergo speaks with Trisna Sari of BPJS Kesehatan about Mobile JKN — Indonesia’s digital gateway to its national health insurance scheme.Trisna shares how the innovation was born out of a need to ease administrative bottlenecks as the JKN program rapidly expanded to cover over 98% of the population. She explain
Strategic Investment for Health System Resilience
Strategic Investment for Health System Resilience Feb 3, 2025 14:02 What does it really mean for a health system to be resilient? The term is widely used but often lacks clarity. In this episode, recorded live at the Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC) in Bangkok, host Alex Ergo speaks with Professor David Bishai about the World Bank's new publication, "Strategic Investment for Health System Resilience."Professor Bishai unpacks key insights from the book, inclu
Adapting Health Systems to Climate Challenges and Community Roles
Adapting Health Systems to Climate Challenges and Community Roles Nov 21, 2024 20:14 The final episode from the Health Systems Research Symposium in Nagasaki turns the spotlight on climate change and its impact on health systems. We explore the steps countries are taking to adapt to climate challenges and the vital role communities play in building resilience.Dr. Mehreen Mujtaba discusses Pakistan's progress in developing a Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP), sharing the chall
Rethinking Health Insurance and Patient Journeys for Better Care
Rethinking Health Insurance and Patient Journeys for Better Care Nov 21, 2024 20:40 From the halls of the Health Systems Research Symposium in Nagasaki, this episode explores two vital health system challenges: improving contributory health insurance models in low- and middle-income countries and addressing fragmented care pathways for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and hypertension.Agnes Gatome-Munyua highlights the shortcomings of contributory health insurance a
Optimising Resources for Better Health Outcomes
Optimising Resources for Better Health Outcomes Nov 20, 2024 16:01 Optimising primary health care systems is essential for improving health outcomes and achieving resilience. Recorded live at HSR2024 in Nagasaki, this episode dives into the critical role of health system design, data integration, and performance management in rethinking how resources are allocated and services delivered.Nirmala Ravishankar, Deputy Director of the Primary Health Care team at the G
Strengthening Health Governance: Tools and Strategies
Strengthening Health Governance: Tools and Strategies Nov 19, 2024 14:34 Governance is the backbone of effective health systems. Recorded live at HSR2024 in Nagasaki, this episode examines how governance tools and strategies can shape stronger, more equitable mixed health systems in low- and middle-income countries.Catherine Goodman, from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, shares findings from a WHO commissioned review on private sector governance. She
Innovating Health Systems: Insights from Health Systems Research 2024
Innovating Health Systems: Insights from Health Systems Research 2024 Nov 18, 2024 16:41 In this episode of Health Systems Pathways, recorded live at the 8th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Nagasaki, Alex Ergo dives into transformative strategies for improving global health systems. This episode explores two key themes: how integrated health data systems are driving universal health coverage (UHC) in India and how the private sector can play a pivotal role in strengthen
Fresh Insights on Strengthening Health Systems from HSR2024
Fresh Insights on Strengthening Health Systems from HSR2024 Nov 11, 2024 01:18 Join Alex Ergo, PSI’s Director of Health Systems, for an exciting special series of Health Systems Pathways episodes recorded live from the Health Systems Research Symposium in Nagasaki. This series will dive into the key issues shaping global health systems, including data integration, consumer insights, self-care, private sector engagement, and the vital connection between climate and health.Tun
Digital Health Locator Tools – Connecting people to the care they need (part 2)
Digital Health Locator Tools – Connecting people to the care they need (part 2) Dec 22, 2023 12:51 Welcome to Health Systems Pathways - Population Services International's health system strengthening podcast - making it easier for people to navigate complex health systems. Insights to inform, influence, and inspire! In this episode, your host, Marina Dalton-Brown, continues her focus on digital tools and technologies that help people access the care they need. This includes Digital Health Loca
Digital Health Locator Tools – Connecting people to the care they need (part 1)
Digital Health Locator Tools – Connecting people to the care they need (part 1) Dec 22, 2023 15:11 Welcome to Health Systems Pathways - Population Services International's health system strengthening podcast - making it easier for people to navigate complex health systems. Insights to inform, influence, and inspire! In this episode, your host, Marina Dalton-Brown, is focused on digital tools and technologies that help people access the care they need. This includes Digital Health Locator Tools
Integrating Drug Shops into the National Health System [ENGLISH VERSION]
Integrating Drug Shops into the National Health System [ENGLISH VERSION] Aug 30, 2023 21:26 Welcome to the first episode of Health Systems Pathways. Making it easier for people to navigate complex health systems. Insights to inform, influence and inspire!  I am Marina Dalton-Brown from Population Services International (more fondly known as PSI), and I am pleased to be your host for this podcast series.  This is the shorter version of this episode, where you will hear
Integrating Drug Shops into the National Health System [SWAHILI and ENGLISH]
Integrating Drug Shops into the National Health System [SWAHILI and ENGLISH] Aug 30, 2023 25:46 Welcome to the first episode of Health Systems Pathways. Making it easier for people to navigate complex health systems. Insights to inform, influence and inspire!  I am Marina Dalton-Brown from Population Services International (more fondly known as PSI), and I am pleased to be your host for this podcast series.  In today’s episode, we talk about drug shops and the role they h

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