WHO in Africa: three ways the continent stands to lose from Trump’s decision to pull out
The US withdrawal from the WHO will have a severe impact on HIV, polio and many other health programmes on the African continent.
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‘Freedom convoy’ rolls through Ottawa encouraging the participation of Canada’s far‑right
At a time when the nation should be fighting against structural violence, resources and attention are being given to a cause that doesn’t deserve it.
How to talk to children about the invasion of Ukraine, and why those conversations are important
How to have important conversations with kids about world events like those taking place in Ukraine, and how to tailor them based on age and maturity levels — from child psychologists.
South Africa’s new chief justice: why the wheels came off the appointment process
There has been a clear attempt to undermine the role of the Judicial Service Commission by some who sit on it.
Health workers are among the COVID vaccine hesitant. Here’s how we can support them safely
While the vast majority of health workers are prepared to accept COVID vaccinations, we need to make sure the concerns of the minority are heard and don’t compromise safety.
Vaccine mandates for NZ’s health and education workers are now in force – but has the law got the balance right?
Court challenges over vaccine mandate exemptions have so far failed. But with fundamental human rights at the centre of the government’s emergency powers, is it time for purpose-built new law?
Nigeria and disease outbreaks. Better prepared, but still weak spots
Nigeria has to plug the gaps at points of entry to keep infectious diseases at bay.
With most mandatory public health measures gone, is New Zealand well prepared for the next COVID wave?
The decision to remove the testing requirement for international arrivals seems shortsighted. All outbreaks in Aotearoa have been caused by new variants coming across the border.
How Canada’s ‘freedom convoy’ was overtaken by a radical fringe
The so-called freedom convoy has torn off the protective tissue on what it means to “be a Canadian” to expose an ugly truth.
Canada’s ‘freedom convoy’ exposes political missteps — and Donald Trump’s ominous legacy
When the ‘freedom convoy’ heads home, governments will be keen to avoid similar events. Angry protest movements are volatile and have lasting consequences, as the rise of Trumpism shows.
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