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Building a world-class health data system: A recommendation for the federal government
Health, North America, Business & Finance David Jones 3/28/23 Health, North America, Business & Finance David Jones 3/28/23

Building a world-class health data system: A recommendation for the federal government

This article proposes an approach for the federal government as it undertakes discussions with provinces.

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Expanding private healthcare provision in Ontario
Health, North America, Politics David Jones 2/20/23 Health, North America, Politics David Jones 2/20/23

Expanding private healthcare provision in Ontario

Anticipating potential criticism from opponents of private sector provision, Premier Ford was quick to point out that the policy’s aim is to increase surgical capacity and reduce wait times.

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Bad connections: Countering far-right extremism in online spaces
Health, Around the World, Science & Tech Hilary Lawson 4/19/22 Health, Around the World, Science & Tech Hilary Lawson 4/19/22

Bad connections: Countering far-right extremism in online spaces

Far-right movements around the world have instrumentalized the pandemic to vindicate white supremacist views, and many of these groups have been active in rallies against pandemic public health restrictions.

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South African election results reflect a nation in crisis
Africa, Health, Politics Connor Oke 11/22/21 Africa, Health, Politics Connor Oke 11/22/21

South African election results reflect a nation in crisis

Trust in the Rainbow Nation’s institutions is plummeting. South Africans do not hold optimistic views of their economic prospects.

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COVID-19 economic recovery must prioritize green growth
Development, News Watch, Health, Around the World Global Conversations 3/26/21 Development, News Watch, Health, Around the World Global Conversations 3/26/21

COVID-19 economic recovery must prioritize green growth

The pandemic offered a great starting point to “build back greener and better.”

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China’s global vaccination plan brings optimism and concern amid roll out
Asia, Health, Science & Tech, Around the World Christian Tramontin 3/16/21 Asia, Health, Science & Tech, Around the World Christian Tramontin 3/16/21

China’s global vaccination plan brings optimism and concern amid roll out

Dozens of other countries are depending on China for the vaccines necessary to pull their nations out of the pandemic.

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Big Tech: A help or hindrance to Africa’s development?
Health, Science & Tech, Development, Africa, Around the World Alexandra Konn 12/8/20 Health, Science & Tech, Development, Africa, Around the World Alexandra Konn 12/8/20

Big Tech: A help or hindrance to Africa’s development?

Chinese and American companies are racing to build out their tech infrastructures and bring high-speed internet connection to the continent.

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Inspiring success: Containing the spread of COVID-19 in emerging economies through comprehensive e-health policy 
Health, Around the World, Science & Tech Abishnan Ravindranath 4/22/20 Health, Around the World, Science & Tech Abishnan Ravindranath 4/22/20

Inspiring success: Containing the spread of COVID-19 in emerging economies through comprehensive e-health policy 

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the implementation of e-health systems as a low-cost and highly effective healthcare solution.

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A Tale of Two Cities: Empowering local governments to combat transnational threats 
Health, Around the World Abishnan Ravindranath 4/13/20 Health, Around the World Abishnan Ravindranath 4/13/20

A Tale of Two Cities: Empowering local governments to combat transnational threats 

Nation-states were simply unable to contain this pandemic by relying on conventional approaches and traditional policy tools.

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India: Hope in preparing for the worst?
Around the World, Asia, Health Divya Jalan 3/25/20 Around the World, Asia, Health Divya Jalan 3/25/20

India: Hope in preparing for the worst?

India’s ability to protect its population will be a true testament to where it stands from the perspective of global development.

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Going viral: The online spread of misinformation about the coronavirus
Health, Science & Tech, Around the World Charlotte Dibb 2/25/20 Health, Science & Tech, Around the World Charlotte Dibb 2/25/20

Going viral: The online spread of misinformation about the coronavirus

The misinformation spreading about the outbreak of the coronavirus is moving quicker than the virus itself.

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“I’ll have what they’re having” – A universal diet to save the planet
Health, Environment, Around the World Nick Zelenczuk 3/13/19 Health, Environment, Around the World Nick Zelenczuk 3/13/19

“I’ll have what they’re having” – A universal diet to save the planet

Transitioning to healthier diets worldwide would not only benefit human health but it would also reduce the environmental costs of food production.

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The humanitarian dimension of the Venezuelan crisis
News Watch, Development, Health, Human Rights, South America Lucia Lopez 3/11/19 News Watch, Development, Health, Human Rights, South America Lucia Lopez 3/11/19

The humanitarian dimension of the Venezuelan crisis

Mismanagement of public funds and failed policies have led to Venezuela’s economic constraints, food and medicine shortage, the collapse of public services and a sustained increase in violence.

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Slowly dying: The health-care system of Yemen
Asia, Middle East, News Watch, Health, Human Rights, Security Charlotte Dibb 2/10/19 Asia, Middle East, News Watch, Health, Human Rights, Security Charlotte Dibb 2/10/19

Slowly dying: The health-care system of Yemen

The Civil War in Yemen destroyed its health infrastructure

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Canada’s deepening wound: The Aboriginal health crisis and a call for culturally sensitive healthcare
Health, North America, Culture Alexandre Parrott-Mautner 4/13/18 Health, North America, Culture Alexandre Parrott-Mautner 4/13/18

Canada’s deepening wound: The Aboriginal health crisis and a call for culturally sensitive healthcare

Overdose is now among the primary causes of death in Canada.

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Trump’s Birth Control Mandate Pits Religious Freedom Against Reproductive Rights
Politics, North America, Health, Human Rights Allison Cohen 10/24/17 Politics, North America, Health, Human Rights Allison Cohen 10/24/17

Trump’s Birth Control Mandate Pits Religious Freedom Against Reproductive Rights

Trump’s policy is met with support from his Republican camp since it expands the role of religious freedom at the expense of reproductive rights.

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