They’ve long been the backbone of global health—responding to crises, educating communities, and holding systems accountable. From HIV to Ebola, and most recently COVID-19, civil society organizations (CSOs) have consistently shown up. But why are these frontline actors still sidelined in the rooms where decisions are made? In this powerful episode of The Global Public Health Revolution Podcast, host Kemi Gbadamosi is joined by Aggrey Aluso, the Director, Africa Region for the Pandemic Action Network (PAN), and Elisha Dunn-Georgiou, the President and CEO of Global Health Council (GHC), to discuss how to move beyond acknowledgment to action.

In the premiere episode of The Global Public Health Revolution, host Kemi Gbadamosi sits down with Michael Weinstein, President and Co-founder of AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), for a powerful conversation on the current state of global health. Drawing on lessons from the HIV/AIDS response and the COVID-19 pandemic, they explore the urgent need to rethink global health systems, donor-recipient dynamics, colonial legacies, and the need for accountability and equity in global health governance. Weinstein highlights the successes of regionally led responses, the importance of cultural relevance, and the power of community-driven strategies in building resilient, equitable health systems that truly serve people on the ground.

Welcome to The Global Public Health Revolution, the podcast where bold advocacy, disruptive marketing, and global health innovation collide. Join host Kemi Gbadamosi as she talks with changemakers rewriting the rules of public health — sparking ideas, driving action, and fueling a movement for a healthier, more equitable world. Coming soon wherever you get your podcasts!