What in God’s name is happening in Spain? Simon Hunter, editor of the English Edition of Spanish newspaper EL PAÍS, tries to explain it all to his beloved English-speaking audience
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How can global policy efforts better support and manage care in low-resource settings worldwide? Type 1 diabetes requires lifelong and carefully monitored treatment. However, low- and middle-income countries face difficulties in providing optimal treatment due to limited resources and infrastructure. In its first series, The DDEA Global Health Podcast dives into the challenges in type 1 diabetes care and research in low- and middle-income countries, and meets experts who are paving the way t ...
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Título del Episodio 3: Construyendo una atención sostenible de la diabetes tipo 1 en América Latina
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24:06¿Qué sucede cuando un sistema de salud no está preparado para apoyar a las personas con diabetes tipo 1? En este episodio, la epidemióloga peruana María Lazo describe las brechas sistémicas que afectan el diagnóstico, el tratamiento y la supervivencia de las personas que viven con diabetes tipo 1 en América Latina y ofrece una hoja de ruta para un …
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Título del Episodio 4: Guerreros Azules: mejorando la calidad de vida de niños que viven con diabetes tipo 1 en Venezuela
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21:59En este episodio, Ileana Gill de Guerreros Azules nos cuenta los detalles sobre cómo Guerreros Azules contribuye a mejorar la cálidad de vida de niños y niñas que viven con diabetes tipo 1 en Venezuela. También nos platica sobre los éxitos del programa, los desafíos que enfrentan y la visión a largo plazo para la atención de la diabetes tipo 1 en V…
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Título del Episodio 2: Acceso a insulina y a los insumos para el autocuidado de la diabetes en países de América Latina
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19:45El acceso a la insulina y a los insumos para el autocuidado de la diabetes aún no está garantizado en países de América Latina. En este episodio hablamos con Karen Bonilla del Centro de Excelencia en Enfermedades Crónicas, sobre las políticas y las alianzas que configuran el acceso a la atención médica en países de América Latina. También analizamo…
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Título del Episodio 1: Construyendo una infraestructura de datos para una mejor atención de la diabetes tipo 1
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23:04La falta de datos significa falta de atención. En este episodio, el profesor Daniel Witte explica por qué contar con una infraestructura de datos es fundamental para mejorar la atención de la diabetes tipo 1 en países de América Latina. Junto con nuestros anfitriones, reflexiona sobre las oportunidades, retos y desafíos en la implemetación de una i…
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Episode 5: Access to Insulin and Diabetes Supplies in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
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32:42Access to insulin and diabetes supplies is still far from guaranteed in many parts of the world. In this episode, we speak with Molly Lepeska from Health Action International about the pricing, policies, and partnerships shaping access to care in low- and middle-income countries. We also examine why insulin alone is not enough—education, test strip…
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The WHO Global Diabetes Compact represents a significant effort to improve diabetes care worldwide, but turning its bold commitments into tangible change remains a complex challenge. How can governments, NGOs, and private sector partners work together to make universal insulin access a reality? What are the barriers, and how can they be overcome? K…
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Episode 1: Realities of Type 1 Diabetes in Peru – A Story from the Amazon
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12:04When a 12-year-old girl travels by boat across the Amazon to seek urgent care for her diabetes, it highlights the everyday struggles faced by thousands. In this opening episode, we hear from Micaela Villanueva, a medical student from Peru, who shares her experience witnessing the real-life consequences of limited access to self-monitoring and insul…
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Episode 4: Building Data Foundations for Better Type 1 Diabetes Care
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24:14A lack of data means a lack of care. In this episode, Professor Sarah Wild explains why collecting, managing, and using high-quality health data is critical for improving type 1 diabetes outcomes—especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Together with our hosts, she reflects on best practices from high-income countries, ethical consid…
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Episode 6: Building Sustainable Diabetes Care in LMICs
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38:13What happens when a healthcare system is not equipped to support people with type 1 diabetes? In this episode, Peruvian epidemiologist María Lazo outlines the systemic gaps affecting diagnosis, treatment, and survival in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) — and offers a roadmap for sustainable change. With examples from Peru and beyond, we exp…
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Episode 7: Life for a Child: Bridging Gaps in Type 1 Diabetes Care
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43:10In this episode, Emma Klatman from Life for a Child discusses how the programme supports young people with type 1 diabetes in low- and middle-income countries through access to insulin and supplies, education, and advocacy. She shares insights on balancing urgent healthcare needs with long-term sustainability, highlights the importance of local par…
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Episode 8: From Struggle to Advocacy: Living with Type 1 Diabetes in Zimbabwe
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19:36In this moving episode, we speak with Tinotenda Dzikiti from the Zimbabwe Diabetes Association about growing up with type 1 diabetes in a low-resource setting. From missed insulin doses to waking up in a coma, Tinotenda shares the personal toll of navigating diabetes without adequate support — and how advocacy changed his life. He discusses stigma,…
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Episode 2: Living with Type 1 Diabetes in Kenya
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46:24In this episode, we hear from Newton Ngugi, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a teenager in Kenya. He shares a personal story of struggle and resilience—from the shock of diagnosis and years of hiding his condition to the turning point that led him to embrace advocacy. Newton reflects on the limitations of healthcare systems in low- and mid…
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Season 5 of the ¿Qué? podcast is coming to an end a little earlier than we expected. Thanks to you all for listening and we'll be back in September!By EL PAÍS
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S05E08: New spike in coronavirus infections and the fallout from Cuba protests
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34:14This week, we discuss the ongoing rise in Covid-19 cases, in particular among young people, and we also examine how protests by Cuban citizens have been putting the central government in a tight spotBy EL PAÍS
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S05E07: Delta strain in Spain and the debate over bilingual education programs
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40:13This week on our Spanish news podcast, we discuss the rise of the delta coronavirus strain in Spain, the spike in infections among young people and what regions are doing to curb contagions.By EL PAÍS
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S05E06: Coronavirus update and interview with Bremain in Spain chair
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45:37This week, we discuss the spread of the delta variant and the progress of the Covid-19 vaccination drive, and speak to the MBE recipient, Sue Wilson, about the work her organization does to protect the rights of UK citizens living in the country.By EL PAÍS
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S05E05: A tragedy in Tenerife and Sánchez's hallway chat with Biden
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34:29This week on our Spanish news podcast, we look at the tragic case of Anna and Olivia, two little girls who are thought to have been murdered by their father in Spain’s Canary Islands, and discuss the broader problem of gender violence in Spain. We also explain how an announced “bilateral meeting” between Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and US …
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S05E04: How Spain’s autonomous regions have handled the pandemic
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37:58We discuss how complicated the coronavirus crisis has been in the country due to the powers of the regional governmentsBy EL PAÍS
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S05E03: Spain's Covid vaccine campaign, and Brexit advice for Britons
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35:46This week we take a look at Spain's ongoing Covid-19 vaccine campaign, and also consider some of the changing rules and regulations for UK nationals traveling to or living in the countryBy EL PAÍS
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S05E02: Travel after Brexit and Catalan politics
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37:30This week we discuss the changes to the coronavirus restrictions on travelers from the UK, and look at the new Catalan government, which has made securing clemency for the jailed leaders of the 2017 breakaway bid a priorityBy EL PAÍS
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After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Simon Hunter and Melissa Kitson are back with a brand new seriesBy EL PAÍS
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Things are a little complicated for everyone right now, so we will have to take a little break with our podcast. But fret not, we'll be back with you as soon as possible! Stay safe and thanks for listening.By EL PAÍS
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S04E10: UK ambassador to Spain Hugh Elliott discusses the coronavirus crisis
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37:24We also catch up with Chris Dottie, the president of the British Chamber of Commerce, and Martin Makepeace, the president of the British Association of San Antonio, IbizaBy EL PAÍS
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This week we talk about the state of alarm aimed at slowing the spread of Covid-19, and interview some of our podcast heroes about how they are managing under the new restrictionsBy EL PAÍS
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¿Qué? S04E08: The coronavirus in Spain and an alleged assault in the Big Brother house
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25:38This week we talk about how Covid-19 is affecting Spaniards, and discuss a court investigation into the alleged abuse of a ‘Gran Hermano’ contestantBy EL PAÍS
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