HIMSS 2025 - Paris Episodes

Accountability and Responsible AI Governance in Healthcare. In this final episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Amanda Leal, the AI governance and policy specialist at HealthAI. HealthAI, the global agency for responsible AI in health, is an independent nonprofit organization that promotes equitable access to AI-powered health innovations. In this interview, Amanda reflects on her personal journey wit...

Utilising Existing Clinical Data for Gender-Specific Health Improvements. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Equal Care Founder & CEO Thao Nguyen. Equal Care is rewriting medicine with precision, equity and inclusion by certifying prevention, diagnostics, and treatments with sex and gender balanced clinical data. Thao's insights reveal an optimism for the future, with expectations for i...

The Future of Femtech and Why Women's Health Matters to All. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with pioneering tech founder Ida Tin, the Co-founder of Clue and the Founder of Femtech Assembly think tank. Ida explores the evolution of the Femtech sector since she coined the term in 2016. She empahsizes the necessity for women's health to be acknowledged as a social imperative and to consider...

The Intersection of AI and Preventive Medicine Through The Lens of Women's Health. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Dr. Jérôme Bouaziz, the Co-founder & CEO of One Clinic. Dr. Bouaziz is a gynaecologist and entrepreneur. In this interview, he shares how his group, One Clinic, utilises AI in facilitating individualised patient assessments, thereby enabling better integrated care and pr...

The Labyrinth of Endometriosis Diagnosis. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Julie Hanell, a business podcast host and an endometriosis patient. Julie candidly shares her personal journey with endometriosis, navigating the healthcare system. She highlights the importance for patients to advocate for their health by seeking multiple opinions and conducting thorough research. Julie shares...

Challenging Healthcare Norms Through Women’s Experiences in Diabetes Management. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Dawn Adams, a seasoned midwife specialised in diabetes, pregnancy, and women's health. Dawn underscores the necessity of recognising the distinct physiological responses of women to medications and technologies historically developed within male-centric frameworks, particu...

Transforming Brain Health Research To Bridge Gaps In Representation. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with neuroscientist, brain health and population health researcher, Dr. Sivaniya Subramaniapillai. Dr. Sivaniya discusses the necessity of considering not just sex and gender differences, but a multitude of identity factors in neuroscience research and how they intersect. She stresses that...

Navigating the Intersection of Mental Health, Technology, and Social Justice. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with anti-racism leader coach, consultant & speaker Steve Gilbert. Steve's insights highlight the enduring challenges that persist within the realm of mental health, particularly as they pertain to racial disparities and systemic inequities. He emphasizes that while technology can...

Unveiling the Challenges of Maternal Health for Black Women in Portugal. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Carolina Coimbra, a doula and activist for pregnancy and childbirth rights. Carolina is also the co-founder of SaMaNe, an association which aims to address the disparities in maternal healthcare experienced by Black and Afro-descendant women in Portugal, particularly through rigor...

Reducing Bias In AI To Bridge The Gap In Healthcare Innovation. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Mariatheresa Kadushi, the Founder of Mobile Afya and the Co-founder of SheHer app. Mariatheresa is a visionary entrepreneur in the digital health space. In this interview, she shares her insights on the critical intersection of women's health and technology. Mariatheresa's experiences navi...

Innovation In Eye Care Access To Enhance Health Equity. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Piotr Kruszynski, the Founder & CEO of Feyenally. Feyenally is a med-tech company focusing on digital solutions related to eye examination, diagnostics and therapy. Their first product is a groundbreaking mobile application, which represents the first remote eye examination solution utilizing obj...

Innovation In Early Breast Cancer Detection To Enhance Health Equity. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Alexander Antrobus, the CEO of Zedsen Ltd. Zedsen aims to bridge the gap in breast cancer screening accessibility and ensure that all women, irrespective of age or ethnicity, receive timely and effective diagnoses. Zedsen's approach involves developing a novel device, enabling more a...

Advancing Digital Transformation To Pioneer Global Health Solutions. In this first episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen ce , host Claire Murigande speaks with Hal Wolf, the President and CEO of HIMSS. HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a non-profit organization with a strong commitment to advancing global health through technology, supporting the transformation of the health ecosystem and fostering health equ...

In this episode of Narratives of Purpose, host Claire Murigande introduces a new series that originated from our participation as a media partner at the HIMSS Europe 2025 conference, a pivotal event in the digital health space held in Paris. We shall delve into the opportunities and challenges technological advancements bring in healthcare with interviews of health tech entrepreneurs, AI governance experts, and women's health innovators. Join us as we embark on this journey to showcase inspiring...