Navigating Colonial Love with Seye Abimbola

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In this episode of the Global Health Unfiltered Podcast, host Desmond Jumbam speaks with Dr. Seye Abimbola about his book, 'The Foreign Gaze: Essays on Global Health.' They discuss how personal experiences, especially familial influences, shape views on global health. Dr. Abimbola shares his mother's impact on his understanding of health systems and social determinants. They also explore 'colonial love' and its effects on current global health practices, alongside the issue of the 'foreign gaze' in academia, highlighting power dynamics in research and policy. The conversation covers health equity, audience dynamics, local knowledge, and health system history. Dr. Abimbola critiques the colonial legacy in global health, stresses the need for connection within systems, and addresses the role of activism. They examine reactions to US foreign policy and advocate for localized health interventions. The discussion also tackles belief in global health and foreign aid, contemplating the 'America First' concept, the perception of aid, the role of health journals, and calls for a reimagined research approach, underscoring local perspectives and robust discourse in global health.

Download Seye's book: https://www.editions.ird.fr/produit/728/9782709930437/the-foreign-gaze

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