Summary
In this episode, Abimbola shares her journey living with chronic kidney disease and how she manages her health while traveling. She discusses her diagnosis, the challenges of home dialysis, and the importance of planning for medical care when traveling, especially to Nigeria. Abimbola emphasizes the need for self-advocacy, communication with healthcare providers, and the significance of being prepared for emergencies while traveling with a chronic illness.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Chronic Kidney Disease and Travel
04:01 Diagnosis Journey and Initial Symptoms
09:59 Managing Dialysis at Home and Travel
19:58 Challenges of Traveling with Chronic Illness
29:45 Experiences in Nigeria and Healthcare Navigation
39:42 Final Thoughts and Advice for Travelers with Chronic Conditions
Takeaways
Listening to your body is crucial for health management.
Planning ahead for medical care is essential when traveling.
Home dialysis allows for more flexibility in daily life.
Traveling with chronic illness requires careful consideration of diet and care.
Communication with healthcare providers is key to successful travel.
Being proactive about health can prevent complications during travel.
Understanding the healthcare system in your destination is important.
Insurance can provide peace of mind when traveling abroad.
Self-advocacy is vital for managing chronic conditions.
Experiencing healthcare in different countries can highlight disparities.
Summary
In this podcast episode, Abimbola Adebakin discusses her journey in the pharmacy sector in Nigeria, focusing on her company, My Medicines. She highlights the challenges of managing a digital pharmacy, including supply chain issues, quality assurance, and the importance of collaboration in healthcare. Adebakin also emphasizes the need for local manufacturing and patient-friendly funding solutions to improve access to medications. The conversation concludes on collaborations (e.g with NomadDoc) with advice for aspiring healthcare innovators.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to My Medicines and Abimbola Adebakin
02:57 The Challenges of Digital Pharmacy in Nigeria
05:48 Navigating Supply Chain Issues and Import Dependency
08:58 Quality Assurance and ISO Certification in Pharmacy
11:57 Government's Role in Local Manufacturing and Funding
14:53 Building Trust and Authenticity in Medication
17:53 Advice for Aspiring Healthcare Innovators
20:49 Conclusion and Future Collaborations
Takeaways
Abimbola Adebakin is dedicated to improving access to affordable medicines.
My Medicines addresses the challenge of finding medications in Nigeria.
Digital pharmacies can serve a wider audience without physical constraints.
Supply chain issues in Nigeria heavily impact medication availability.
ISO certification enhances trust and quality assurance in pharmacy operations.
Government support is crucial for local pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Funding challenges hinder investment in healthcare infrastructure.
Collaboration among healthcare providers can enhance service delivery.
Quality checks are essential to ensure medication authenticity.
Innovators should focus on specific problems within the healthcare ecosystem.
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