Why COVID-19 gaslighting by politicians is so dangerous for democracy
In the aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021, uprising at the United States Capitol building, the Republican Party faced a...
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Most maternal deaths are preventable: how to improve outcomes in South Africa
The past 20 years have seen a significant decline in maternal mortality rates from 342 deaths to 211 per 100,000...
Malaria elimination: South Africa needs to regroup and refocus to get there
In recent years South Africa has made significant progress in its effort to eliminate malaria. The World Health Organization (WHO)...
Fresh signs of mosquito insecticide resistance in South Africa
Most South Africans aren’t worried about malaria even though the disease is endemic in the country. Four of the country’s...
Ramadan: a dietitian offers tips for healthy fasting
Ramadan is the month in the Islamic calendar when the Qur’an was revealed to the prophet Muhammad (PBUH). During the...
Floods create health risks: what to look out for and how to avoid them
Recently South Africa has experienced heavy rains which resulted in floods in some parts of the country. In the coastal...
Filling the gaps: Why Canada still needs a public dental health plan despite decades of medicare
Canadians pride ourselves on our health-care system, especially in comparison with our neighbours to the south. But there are significant...
Ukraine refugees need urgent, ongoing health care. We’ve worked in refugee camps and there’s a right way to do it
The war in Ukraine puts the plight of refugees and displaced people back in the headlines. From February 24, more...
What is Paxlovid and how will it help the fight against coronavirus? An infectious diseases physician answers questions on the COVID-19 pill
The Biden administration announced plans on April 26, 2022, to increase the availability of the COVID-19 drug Paxlovid, vowing to...
7 principles to guide a national dental care program in Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently announced plans to establish a national dental care program for low-income Canadians. The program arguably...
