Dr. Dhairya Shrivastava discusses the plight of Biomedical waste (BMW) workers in New Delhi, India in her Two part series “Think Before you Waste” Part 1
A Tough Pill to Swallow By Dr. Dhairya Shrivastava, MBBS, MBA Dr Dhairya Shrivastava discusses the plight of Biomedical waste (BMW) workers in New Delhi, India in her Two part series “Think Before you Waste” Think Before you Waste – Part 1 As I deep dive into the inequities rampant in the Indian healthcare system, […]
Dr Dhairya Shrivastava discusses the lonely case of Orphan Drugs and how public policies can lend them shelter
A Tough Pill to Swallow By Dr. Dhairya Shrivastava, MBBS, MBA Dr Dhairya Shrivastava discusses the lonely case of Orphan Drugs and how public policies can lend them shelter In my last blog I discussed the flagship universal health coverage policy of the Indian government. In this blog I take on the case of orphan […]
Dr Dhairya Shrivastava discusses India’s Universal Health Insurance Program – Ayushman Bharat
A Tough Pill to Swallow By Dr. Dhairya Shrivastava, MBBS, MBA Dr Dhairya Shrivastava discusses India’s Universal Insurance Program – Ayushman Bharat In my last blog I outlined the embedded inequities in the Indian healthcare system. This blog will deep dive into the government’s flagship policy, Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB […]
Rasha Kaloti Highlights the Determinants of Health in Conflict Settings
An overview of the main socio-political determinants of health, based on Sumood’s coverage of various health areas from conflict settings in the Arab region
Rasha Kaloti Explores Migration & Disability: Barriers to Healthcare Access in Lebanon
How do migrants with disabilities access healthcare services in Lebanon? what are the main barriers and possible solutions?
Dr. Quinn M. Gentry discusses “edutainment” in advancing black feminism in public health
Dr. Quinn discusses advancing black feminism in public health
Dr. Quinn M. Gentry highlights black men’s voices in advancing black feminism in public health
Dr. Quinn discusses advancing black feminism in public health
Claire Bunn Discusses Research’s Role in Achieving Health Equity with Dr. Mary Wesley
“I think it’s really important that you’re involving people and asking the right questions, which isn’t just: “What’s going on,” but “Why is it going on?””
Claire Bunn Examines Health Disparities with Dr. Mary Wesley
“With COVID, there has been an understanding of the importance of public health and what’s going on. There’s been an energizing advocacy of people demanding change.”
Claire Bunn’s Recommended Reading
These are just a few of my thought-provoking favorites from the past year detailing public health, life in the South, and people working to make positive change in the region.
