From Ebola outbreak response in Sierra Leone to public health research and driving innovation, with Asad Naveed

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English - November 15, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB
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Next Episode: Understanding personal finances when planning your career, with Darla Bishop

In this episode, Sujani sits down with Dr. Asad Naveed to talk about his work with the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone, using social media as a platform for health education and mentorship, and providing guidance for those getting started in public health research.

You’ll Learn

Asad’s on the ground work with management and prevention of Ebola in Sierra Leone and how he first became involved in community healthHow Asad’s field work led to a career in research and what his goals were when returning to schoolPerspective and making changes in global health systemsSocial media and the responsibilities that public facing figures and users haveTips on getting started and climbing up for those interested in public health research and social entrepreneurship

Today’s Guest

Resources

Connect with Asad on LinkedIn Read and subscribe to Asad’s guides and newsletter Read the article about Ebola Virus in Children in Sierra Leone Listen to the previous episode with Jennifer MontiPurchase the book, The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid

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