Dr. mike Reid’s 7 Dead Ideas in Global Health and What Comes After

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 The discussion centers on Reid's analysis of the 'seven dead ideas' in global health, criticizing outdated approaches such as the overreliance on donor directives and vertical programs.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 💬 Join the Conversation! How do you see the future of global health unfolding? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🔔Subscribe & Stay Updated: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health discussions: www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast