Connection

Page talks with Dr Tcholakov, who offers insights into the healthcare challenges Inuit communities of Nunavik face, and the importance of supporting community-centred care in the region.

What has held phage therapy back given its vital curative potential? Zachary explains how research into these “bacteria eaters” has been hindered by Cold War rivalry and Big Pharma influence.

Beauty considers the impact of Long-Covid on the disabled community whilst drawing parallels between conversations on global health equity and disability.

Joson discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to rethink our social connections as they shift from physical interactions to the virtual realm.

Brian discusses the progress made and challenges faced in improving the public health workforce through utilising digital health to train young professionals.

Looking at US data, Kristian argues that increased public health spending doesn’t always lead to better health outcomes.

With insight from Kallista Chan’s research, Charles explores new findings in research between the relationship of malaria transmission and rice cultivation in sub-Saharan Africa.

Joanna explores how missing data can both invalidate research findings and exacerbate existing inequalities.

Kess Rowe speaks to Dr Sunitha Srinivas about her commitment to forging meaningful connections while advancing her degree in public health, and the importance of humility for the future generation of public health workers.

As this article goes to publication, news has broke that the governor of Oklahoma has signed into law the strictest abortion ban in the country. Kristian discusses the devastating social, economic, and public health implications of abortion restrictions in lieu of leaked Supreme Court plans to permit similarly severe bans across the nation.

During the pandemic Aimee has been working as a vaccination project manager supporting in-school vaccination programmes. In her essay she highlights the disparities in uptake she encountered and how they tried to overcome them.

Ashish explores how we can reduce caffeinated energy drink consumption among young people, arguing current marketing regulations are insufficient.

Despite its many flaws, Bobbie Hall highlights how the communities built on Facebook can be a lifeline for disabled, mentally ill, and marginalised individuals.

Zachary uses his experience working in US politics to reflect on how the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted policymaking and changed work dynamics.

Leo writes about his experience with support groups and how he went from doubting their effect to fully supporting them himself.