to something special. Welcome to TED X. Imagine you're faced with a life or death situation, but the person trying to help you doesn't speak the same language as you.How would that affect both your quality of care and your trust in your doctor. According to a survey done by the Straits Times, around 75% of people in Singapore are bilingual. Although this percentage is much higher than most countries, including both the US and the UK, when it comes to healthcare workers communicating with patients effectivel ...

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]

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