Good morning. At age nine with my friends, we used to braid friendship bracelets. We would sit at my kitchen table after school and on the weekends with a beautiful bag of string of all colors and sit together and braid friendship bracelets.At the time, it was a simple hobby. It was something that brought us together. But this hobby became something bigger when we began to sell these friendship bracelets to raise money for cancer research.We got together as a team for our local Relay for Life chapter of the ...

Have you ever had a person in your life that made you feel whole. Who made you feel seen and special. Have you ever had someone in your life whose words and actions had a lasting impact on your life.Well, for me growing up, that person was my auntie Satie. She did so much for our family and she played such a huge role in my life. Well, for most of her life, my auntie Satie battled with breast cancer.Eventually, she went into remission, but about 30 years later, her cancer came back and sadly she passed away ...

[music] [applause] Asalam alaikum. Come on, we can do better than that. Asalamaikkum.>> Wonderful. Wonderful. I want to treat a billion people.And I want to do that because we are in a moment of time where this is now possible. Earlier this year, I stepped away from a role that I truly loved. In fact, I surprised many people including my wife and children and even myself.I got to work or I used to work at the Ahan University where I actually was a medical student and at this point I was dean. I loved workin ...

What is the meaning of the American dream. Webster dictionary defines it as a life categorized by material wealth and success. Now in current time chat GPT says a life marked by hard work anyone could achieve the American dream through prosperity and success.Now I want to share my own personal story with you of the American dream. Standing here as I'm looking at my parents, I remembered I could vividly remember 1989 before my dad immigrated to this distant country. We were in the sleeping area of his grocer ...

When will life matter. When will life matter far more than profits. When will be the right time we begin to mainstream the health and life of humanity over making gains at the expense of human life.Over 70 years ago in community crude oil was first struck in commercial quantity. This liquid black gold the people of the Niger Delta were made to believe was going to transform their lives, their livelihoods and make the Niger Delta region just like one of the most advanced cities or regions of the world 70 yea ...

Health Disparities & Social Determinants - Globally, approximately 40% of individuals cannot afford a healthy diet, affecting nearly 3 billion people [1] - Healthy living is not solely about individual choices but is significantly influenced by systemic factors and access to resources [2][3] - Social support plays a crucial role in health outcomes, with strong social connections increasing the likelihood of surviving health challenges by 50% [7] - Social isolation poses a health risk comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes daily [7] Systemic Barriers to Healthcare Access - Infrastructure and urban design significantly impact access to healthcare, particularly for vulnerable populations [6] - The experience of navigating infrastructure, public transport, and urban environments affects the accessibility of care for underprivileged individuals [12] - Urban populations face complex challenges in accessing healthcare, highlighting disparities beyond rural communities [13] Community & Governmental Roles - Individuals can contribute by supporting vulnerable neighbors and ensuring they have access to necessary resources [10] - Communities and organizations should create spaces to highlight the struggles of marginalized communities and facilitate volunteer involvement [11] - Governments should assess healthcare access holistically, considering infrastructure and public transport accessibility for the most underprivileged [12]

Healthcare Communication & Patient Outcomes - Multilingualism is essential for improving patient outcomes, satisfaction, and equitable care in healthcare [3] - Language barriers can lead to misdiagnoses, medical errors, and other mistakes, with 90% of medical errors resulting from miscommunication [5] - 50% of patients with language barriers do not understand their diagnosis, leading to confusion and poor health outcomes [5] - Multilingual healthcare workers can improve patient satisfaction and reduce health disparities among non-English speakers [10] Healthcare System & Equality - Language barriers intensify health inequalities, resulting in lower quality care for non-native speakers [8] - Immigrant patients with limited English proficiency report difficulties in receiving necessary care [9] - Multilingualism promotes a more inclusive healthcare system, ensuring quality care for all regardless of origin [8][11] Healthcare Professionals & Job Satisfaction - Multilingual healthcare professionals are better equipped to serve diverse communities, improving job satisfaction and career prospects [14] - Healthcare workers who speak multiple languages report feeling more connected to their patients, boosting job satisfaction and reducing burnout [15]

Disease Overview - Rheumatic heart disease is an old disease affecting young people, striking children and teenagers [4][5] - It starts with common infections like infected skin sores or strep throat, leading to an abnormal immune response [11][12] - The abnormal immune response damages heart valves, causing blood to flow backward, potentially leading to heart failure and death [13][17] Prevalence and Disparities - In developed countries like the US and Denmark, rates of rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease plummeted in the 20th century due to improved living conditions and antibiotics [19] - However, in the Northern Territory, remote communities, and other regions, rates are as high as those seen 100 years ago in developed countries [20][21] - In some communities, over 5% (one in 20) of school-aged children have been diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease [21] - Screening reveals that over 50% of cases in Australia and over 90% in Teimolestee are new, previously undiagnosed cases [23] Community-Based Solutions - Communities want to find undiagnosed children and get them on treatment to prevent heart failure, surgery, and death [29] - Communities prefer local Aboriginal health workers, practitioners, doctors, and nurses to be trained to diagnose and treat the disease [31][32] - Training local healthcare providers is not only possible but also better, enabling them to use technology to diagnose and treat rheumatic heart disease [33][34] Call to Action - The industry should listen to communities, understand their priorities, and work together to address challenges like rheumatic heart disease [25][27] - The industry should support policy changes to address poverty and the effects of colonization [28] - The industry should walk alongside communities, learn from their perspective, and empower them to lead the solutions [26][35]

Healthcare Disparities & Bias - The healthcare industry faces a silent crisis where patient voices are dismissed, leading to misdiagnosis, inadequate treatment, and potential harm [2] - Implicit or explicit biases against certain populations influence clinical decisions and health outcomes [3] - Black women are 260% (2.6 times) more likely to die during childbirth compared to their white counterparts, highlighting disparities in healthcare outcomes [3] - 48% of Black adults in the US have experienced discrimination while seeking healthcare, leading to avoidance of care and worsening conditions [3] - The industry acknowledges the existence of bias in healthcare against various populations, including children and the disabled, resulting in health disparities [4] Psychological Safety & Moral Courage - Psychological safety, defined as the ability to report concerns without penalty, is often a buzzword rather than a baseline in healthcare settings [3] - The industry needs to foster moral courage, which is the courage to have difficult conversations even when uncomfortable, to address issues in healthcare [3] - Knowledge without psychological safety is like a fire without oxygen, hindering the ability to have difficult conversations and improve healthcare outcomes [3] Systemic Changes & Solutions - The healthcare system normalizes devaluing and dehumanizing people, necessitating a shift towards love, respect, and honor [10] - Nurses, comprising 4300000 (4.3 million) of the healthcare workforce, have a responsibility to actively listen and advocate for patients [10] - The industry should commit to cultural responsiveness, understanding and learning about the cultures of the people they serve, recognizing it as an ongoing process [14][15]

Global Health Innovation & Scaling - The global health sector often faces a "delivery gap," where knowledge of effective solutions doesn't guarantee their reach to intended beneficiaries [6] - Scaling up scientific breakthroughs is crucial, as demonstrated by the smallpox eradication, which involved mass production, worldwide distribution, and aggressive campaigns [7][8] - Strategic scaling, rather than just breakthroughs, is key to success in global health initiatives [9] - Funding often prioritizes novelty and innovator profiles over true impact in maternal and child health innovations [11] - There is a need for a paradigm shift towards scaling up evidence-based breakthroughs, considering timing, impact, cost-effectiveness, equity, and scale-up structure [12] Impact & Cost-Effectiveness - Universal coverage of existing vaccines could save an additional 1.5 million lives annually [16] - Scaling up interventions like insecticide-treated bed nets is more cost-effective than creating new treatments, with a $2 investment reducing malaria incidence by over 50% in some African countries [17] Equity & Infrastructure - Scaling up innovations reduces health disparities across socioeconomic classes, as seen with vaccination programs [18] - Scaling up successful interventions builds infrastructure and knowledge that can be leveraged for future discoveries, exemplified by the COVID-19 vaccine distribution [20][21] Proposed Solution - The development of a "high impact innovations list" is proposed, spearheaded by the World Health Organization (WHO), to identify and elevate promising innovations for improving population health [22][23][24] - This list would involve a diverse team of experts and set clear metrics for adoption into national plans and investment priorities [24]