Health: Leapfrogging Old Systems with Smarter Solutions

What does the future of global health really look like?

In this powerful conversation, Mishti Sivaramakrishnan shares how fragile healthcare systems are being tested by pandemics, climate change, and political conflict—and why resilience, innovation, and community voices are key to survival. From leapfrogging outdated systems to the promise of digital health and telemedicine, discover what’s working, what’s failing, and how we can build a fairer, healthier world.

Timestamps:

00:00 Mishti’s path into public health and why it matters

02:46 Biggest challenges facing global healthcare today

05:23 Why access to care is still so uneven

07:52 Tech trends shaping the next decade of healthcare

10:01 Real-world examples of technology making a difference

13:19 Ground-up innovations vs Silicon Valley solutions

15:30 Leapfrogging: building new healthcare systems from scratch

18:30 A vision for inclusive, tech-enabled healthcare

21:06 Caring for young and aging populations globally

24:55 One wish for global health policymakers

26:11 Small but meaningful actions listeners can take

27:06 Lessons learned from working directly with communities

28:04 Message for future global health leaders

29:11 What makes Mishti optimistic about the future

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