Struggle and resilience: advancing culturally competent healthcare in Nunavik
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.
Bacteriophages: the 100-year-old solution to AMR?
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.
Is the current public health workforce fit for purpose in a digital era?
Brian discusses the progress made and challenges faced in improving the public health workforce through utilising digital health to train young professionals.
COVID-19 vaccinations highlight divisions in an otherwise connected society
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.
Canada must rethink its regulations on caffeinated energy drinks
Ashish explores how we can reduce caffeinated energy drink consumption among young people, arguing current marketing regulations are insufficient.
Adapting to COVID-19 in the government
Zachary uses his experience working in US politics to reflect on how the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted policymaking and changed work dynamics.
In support of support groups
Leo writes about his experience with support groups and how he went from doubting their effect to fully supporting them himself.