EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 1H 5M
Leader Conversation | Are We Really Making Progress on Diagnostics?
from Inside Diagnostics · host Anafi
In this episode, featuring Professor Kenneth Fleming, Chair of The Lancet Commission on Diagnostics, we delve into the critical state of global diagnostics, exploring recent advancements, persistent barriers, and innovative strategies to accelerate progress.It explores the patchy progress of global diagnostics, the challenges of workforce, the crucial role of advocacy and political will, rethinking diagnostics as an economic and industrial issue, the importance of integrated networks and essential diagnostic lists, and the need for monitoring progress and norm alignment.We also look at the involvement of the private sector, the role of artificial intelligence, affordability, and the need for interconnectedness in diagnostics. The discussion also highlights the challenges in fragile and conflict areas and emphasizes the need for accelerated progress and unified leadership in the field of diagnostics and laboratory systems.TakeawaysPatchy progress in global diagnosticsWorkforce as a bottleneckAdvocacy and political will are crucialDiagnostics as an economic and industrial issueIntegrated networks and essential diagnostic listsMonitoring progress and norm alignment Diagnostics and laboratory systems play a crucial role in addressing diseases and conditions, especially in low-resource settings.The involvement of the private sector, affordability, and the role of artificial intelligence are key factors in advancing diagnostics and laboratory systems.Chapters00:00 The Lancet Commission and Global Progress06:16 Rethinking Diagnostics as an Economic Issue15:06 Government Role and Financing Paradox33:07 Monitoring Progress and Norm Alignment38:43 Involvement of the Private Sector44:29 Regulatory Space and Harmonization55:06 Connected Diagnostics and Interconnectedness01:02:28 Diagnostics in Fragile and Conflict Areas01:09:11 Success Metrics and Future OutlookJoin Inside Diagnostics brief : If you'd like future episodes and key insights delivered directly to your inbox, you can join the mailing list here: https://insidediagnostics.riverside.com/Resources & Links· Lancet Commission on Diagnostics· Essential Diagnostics List (WHO)· Global Diagnostic Coalition· India's Free Diagnostics ProgramConnect with Anafi Mataka and Kenneth FlemingLinkedInKenneth Fleming inkedin.com/in/kenneth-anthony-fleming-01b00657Anafi Mataka linkedin.com/in/anafi-mataka-55aa0920
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In this episode, featuring Professor Kenneth Fleming, Chair of The Lancet Commission on Diagnostics, we delve into the critical state of global diagnostics, exploring recent advancements, persistent barriers, and innovative strategies to accelerate progress.It explores the patchy progress of global diagnostics, the challenges of workforce, the crucial role of advocacy and political will, rethinking diagnostics as an economic and industrial issue, the importance of integrated networks and essential diagnostic lists, and the need for monitoring progress and norm alignment.We also look at the involvement of the private sector, the role of artificial intelligence, affordability, and the need for interconnectedness in diagnostics. The discussion also highlights the challenges in fragile and conflict areas and emphasizes the need for accelerated progress and unified leadership in the field of diagnostics and laboratory systems.TakeawaysPatchy progress in global diagnosticsWorkforce as a bottleneckAdvocacy and political will are crucialDiagnostics as an economic and industrial issueIntegrated networks and essential diagnostic listsMonitoring progress and norm alignment Diagnostics and laboratory systems play a crucial role in addressing diseases and conditions, especially in low-resource settings.The involvement of the private sector, affordability, and the role of artificial intelligence are key factors in advancing diagnostics and laboratory systems.Chapters00:00 The Lancet Commission and Global Progress06:16 Rethinking Diagnostics as an Economic Issue15:06 Government Role and Financing Paradox33:07 Monitoring Progress and Norm Alignment38:43 Involvement of the Private Sector44:29 Regulatory Space and Harmonization55:06 Connected Diagnostics and Interconnectedness01:02:28 Diagnostics in Fragile and Conflict Areas01:09:11 Success Metrics and Future OutlookJoin Inside Diagnostics brief : If you'd like future episodes and key insights delivered directly to your inbox, you can join the mailing list here: https://insidediagnostics.riverside.com/Resources & Links· Lancet Commission on Diagnostics· Essential Diagnostics List (WHO)· Global Diagnostic Coalition· India's Free Diagnostics ProgramConnect with Anafi Mataka and Kenneth FlemingLinkedInKenneth Fleming inkedin.com/in/kenneth-anthony-fleming-01b00657Anafi Mataka linkedin.com/in/anafi-mataka-55aa0920
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