SciMed Biotech Podcast with Dr. Paul Nanda

What Global Health Teaches Us About Urgent Care from Harare to Tampa

Dr. Paul Nanda has delivered babies in Zimbabwe, supported displaced Ukrainian refugees in Warsaw, and now leads urgent care initiatives across the Tampa Bay region. In this episode, he shares how his global medical missions—from Haiti to New Zealand—have shaped his perspective on healthcare access, equity, and resilience.

We explore the tension and harmony between practicing medicine abroad in resource-limited settings and providing high-quality urgent care in the U.S. Dr. Nanda discusses how global experiences make him a more empathetic physician and how storytelling plays a powerful role in breaking down fear and fostering cultural connection. We also dive into how sustainability, cultural humility, and mentorship are critical pillars in global health work—and how these principles can influence care models here at home.