The small service centre of Epworth, one of the capital Harare, Zimbabwe, high-density neighbourhood, is already bustling with open pick-up truckers touting for passengers –mostly women traders – going to the market. And Eve Mungate is up at the first sight of dawn and getting ready to join other women on the road to the
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Trust in our Institutions Severely Damaged by Pandemic Overreach
on April 13th, 2023
Superbug Candida Auris spreading at an alarming rate. But can we trust our institutions to follow the science this time? Candida Auris is a fungus that, unlike most fungi, can survive in the human body. It is capable of spreading within the body, resulting in agonizing death. For unknown reasons, the fungus is spreading at
Community Health Care and Social Services are Affordable and what Seniors Want
on March 30th, 2023
When we hear the words “long-term care,” most of us think of nursing homes. However, long-term care can be delivered in many locations, including home and community-based settings. The National Institute on Ageing defines long-term care as “a range of preventative and responsive care and supports, primarily for older adults, that may include assistance with activities of
Why Canada Needs A National Pandemic Day
on March 29th, 2023
Three years after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, it seems that many would prefer to leave it in the past. Many are still frustrated about restrictions such as mask mandates, quarantine and vaccinations. On the other hand, many who suffered COVID, or lost loved ones to the coronavirus, have been left without proper
Zimbabwe Disabled Ask for Greater Inclusion in Parliament
on March 22nd, 2023
Scores of people with disabilities have come out calling for better representation in Parliament, public office and political parties in addition for follow-ups and implementation of policies on disability inclusion. Meeting in the capital Harare this morning, organisations representing people with disabilities said most PWDs felt left out of active political discourse and socio-economic development.
Fundraising for a Lifesaving Surgical C-Arm for Jamaica
on March 21st, 2023
Maryann Pyne of Surrey is preparing to walk 10km in mid-April’s Virtual Vancouver Sun Run – to raise funds for a very special medical need. Volunteers with the Canadian Jamaican Medical Assistance Society (CJMAS) have launched a campaign to obtain and ship to Kingston Public Hospital, Jamaica a replacement for the now worn out surgical
Women are Retiring in Greater Numbers – and that’s a Problem
on March 12th, 2023
Health care, retail trade and education/social assistance sectors especially hard hit The labour market for women in Canada has been in flux since the pandemic began, hitting some women harder than others. High demand for workers and high vacancies in many industries have pushed up wages in several select occupations, including professional services and information
Canada’s Health-Care System Desperately Needs Creative Leadership
on February 16th, 2023
The $196.1 billion offer from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is nothing more than smoke and mirrors When the Premiers were first called to a sit-down lunch to talk about health care with Prime Minister Trudeau, there was plenty of talk about the potential for systemic change, innovation and accountability. It seemed that Canadians and their
Want to be Healthy and Happy? Get Married
on February 12th, 2023
Studies have found correlations between a good marriage and early detection of illness and better overall health Marriage proposals on Valentine’s Day used to be a thing. Today, not so much. These days, many Canadians tell pollsters they think marriage is nice, but not necessary. Although marriage remains the most common family form, it has
Patchwork Solutions won’t Fix Fraying Health System
The severe pressures on our health-care system have renewed interest in revitalizing it. While bold thinking is needed, we must guard against unintended consequences. Among the proposed solutions is something called “pan-Canadian licensure,” which would allow a licensed physician to work in every province and territory in the country. Currently, physicians are regulated and overseen