Tackling bias in health

应对健康领域的偏见

People Fixing the World

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2025-04-29

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Bias in the way medical research is carried out means that new medicines for diseases such as cancer – as well as the tools used to diagnose patients with some conditions – are disproportionally tested on people of European heritage. This can lead to those not represented in the data being misdiagnosed as well as some treatments not working as well as they should. From the Ghanaian scientist helping to develop cancer treatments which work better for African people, to the team in England using AI to diagnose dementia in communities where English isn’t widely spoken, in this programme we will meet the solution-seekers trying to make healthcare more equal. People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider. Presenter: Myra Anubi Producer/reporter: Craig Langran Egypt reporter: Nadine ElShiaty Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Hal Haines (Image: Dr Yaw Bediako in a laboratory, Yemaachi Biotech)
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  • Welcome to the program that gives you a positive outlook on life.

  • This is People Fixing the World from the BBC World Service.

  • I'm Myra Anubi,

  • and every week I introduce you to people who've dedicated themselves to making our world a better place.

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  • there's nothing as scary as not being able to get medication or treatment when you really need it.

  • Unfortunately, this is something that many people across the world experience all the time.

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  • we'll hear how unused medicine is making a difference in Egypt and how smart technology here in the UK can make it easier to diagnose dementia.

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  • let's go to Ghana to meet the man on a mission to revolutionise cancer treatment across Africa.

  • Now, scientists developing new medicines for conditions like cancer rely heavily on data.

  • Data about how a drug interacts with the body, how safe it is and how well it works.

  • And in many countries, before a new drug can be approved, it needs to be rigorously tested.