Healthy Beginnings helps parents, caregivers, and curious listeners navigate health with clarity, not fear.

Healthy Beginnings

Hosted by Dr. Edgar Kalimba, Healthy Beginnings helps parents, caregivers, and curious listeners navigate health with clarity, not fear.

Through clear, evidence-based conversations, the show explores children’s health, family wellbeing, and the systems that shape our lives.

Dr. Edgar Kalimba
Pediatrician, Researcher & Health System Leader
Dr. Edgar Kalimba is a pediatrician, researcher, and health system leader with extensive experience caring for children and leading pediatric services in Rwanda.

With Dr. Edgar Kalimba

Why does your skin change so much after giving birth? Many mothers expect sleepless nights and exhaustion—but few are prepared for the…

With Dr. Edgar Kalimba

Why does eczema keep coming back? Many parents assume eczema is simply dry skin—but eczema is much more complex than that.

With Dr. Edgar Kalimba

Why do babies get rashes so easily? From heat rash and diaper rash to baby acne, drool rash, and allergic reactions, skin problems are one…

With Dr. Edgar Kalimba

Why are some infections becoming harder to treat? Antibiotic resistance is growing around the world—and everyday habits like…

With Dr. Edgar Kalimba

Antibiotics save lives—but are we using them too much? In many homes, antibiotics have become the go-to treatment for almost everything…

With Dr. Edgar Kalimba

If vaccines work, why do vaccinated children still get sick? It’s one of the most common questions parents ask—and one that often causes…

With Dr. Edgar Kalimba

Can you vaccinate your child when they’re sick? What happens if you miss a vaccine?

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Are childhood vaccines really necessary? Are they safe? And are babies getting too many too soon?

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Is my baby too fat? It’s a question many parents quietly worry about—especially when their baby looks bigger than others.

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My child refuses to eat. Is this normal? Fussy eating—also known as picky eating—is one of the most common concerns parents face.