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By Kemi DaSilva-Ibru Mandatory lockdowns, quarantines and shelter-in-place orders, meant to contain COVID-19, have created a shadow pandemic of domestic abuse. Sharing alarming statistics on the rise of gender based violence worldwide, DaSilva-Ibru describes how Nigeria quickly retrained a squadron of basic health care providers to respond to the crisis—and shares lessons
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By Maria Claridge This is a story based on the characters from the Aesop’s Fable, “The Hare and Tortoise.” In the race Hare decides to take a nap, allowing Tortoise to overtake him and win. But what happens to the Hare after losing the race? How does Tortoise come to terms with his newfound fame? […]
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A Spanish study suggests that factors such as job insecurity, more people living in the same dwelling, loss of someone to COVID-19, and worries about the future and fear of contagion have had a negative impact on people living with pain. The pandemic has significantly impacted people who live with chronic pain. Performed by eHealth […]
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Cost and demand for elder care will double By Canadian Medical Association As the first baby boomers reach their 75th birthday this year, a new study commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) estimates the cost and demand for elder care will nearly double by 2031. The analysis, Canada’s Elder Care Crisis: Addressing the Doubling […]
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