In this episode of A Shot in the Arm Podcast, host Ben Plumley welcomes Dr. mike Reid, Associate Director of Global Health Delivery and Economics at UCSF. The discussion centers on Reid's analysis of the 'seven dead ideas' in global health, criticizing outdated approaches such as the overreliance on donor directives and vertical programs. Reid emphasizes the need for context-sensitive solutions informed by rigorous implementation science and local realities. The conversation also touches on how health, intrinsically political, demands both donor and recipient nations to prioritize equitable solutions. Additional insights include the inefficiencies in current funding models, the dangers of overly technical approaches, and the underutilized role of faith communities and AI in future health strategies. The episode concludes with a call for integrated efforts and sustainable practices as the path forward.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:43 Guest Introduction: Dr. mike Reid

01:23 State of Global Health: Key Issues

02:17 Seven Dead Ideas in Global Health

03:42 Dead Idea #1: We Know What Works

07:19 Dead Idea #2: Health is a Technical Problem

11:27 Dead Idea #3: Donors Know Best

13:07 Dead Idea #4: More Money Means More Impact

15:35 Dead Idea #5: Vertical Programs are Efficient

20:35 Dead Idea #6: Measurement Equals Progress

24:44 Dead Idea #7: We Are on Track to Achieve SDG Goal 3

27:10 The Role of Faith Communities in Global Health

30:18 Artificial Intelligence in Global Health

33:57 Conclusion and Farewell

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