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IAF Articles: Humanitarian/Social: Health

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Legal Amelioration for Ukrainian Healthcare Incursions

Author examines explores the legal and historical frameworks of international human rights law (IHRL) and international humanitarian law (IHL) in the context of the Ukraine conflict. By Charlotte H... Read More...

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Zero-Covid Strategy is a Double-edged Sword for China and North Korea

China and North Korea's zero-Covid policies present the countries with numerous challenges. By Lin (Kirin) PU and Jules Hanisee. (08/31/2022)

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The Health Care Systems of the United States and Switzerland

The Health Care Systems of the United States and Switzerland

Paper analysis Swiss and U.S. health care systems, suggesting that the United States should consider changes. By Ingrid Noriega. (12/08/2021)

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Happy to have presented for @LIDC_UK @RoyalVetCollege @LSHTM @CHGlobalHealth @CharineJohn @ChathamHouse In case y… https://t.co/aqvPZd0G2V
— Linzy Elton, PhD (LinzyElton) 10/12/2021

Linzy Elton, PhD

Chatham House Global Health - Twitter (10/12/2021)

Did you know that #Europe is a hot-spot for transmission of #zoonotic diseases, w #rodents being the main culprit?… https://t.co/0uS3X5WIRz
— @CharineJohn (CharineJohn) 10/12/2021

@CharineJohn

Chatham House Global Health - Twitter (10/12/2021)

Great to have ?@CHGlobalHealth?’s Dr Osman Dar presenting in our #webinar on #OneHealth #Antimicrobialresistance: h… https://t.co/ufaDSKmdNN
— LIDC (LIDC_UK) 10/12/2021

LIDC

Chatham House Global Health - Twitter (10/12/2021)

How does AMR compare to other causes of death? Very interesting presentation by Dr Dar, director of the… https://t.co/Oo6ywhZanW
— UKRI GCRF Action against Stunting Hub (actionstunting) 10/12/2021

UKRI GCRF Action against Stunting Hub

Chatham House Global Health - Twitter (10/12/2021)

Listening to Dr Dar of ?@CHGlobalHealth? in ?@LIDC_UK? webinar with ?@RoyalVetCollege? & ?@LSHTM? is enlightening-v… https://t.co/h5S109PEWV
— @CharineJohn (CharineJohn) 10/12/2021

@CharineJohn

Chatham House Global Health - Twitter (10/12/2021)

??Event Alert ??Today ? 1pm BST ?????#Webinar Join us at 1pm for our event on #OneHealth &… https://t.co/V2FcMpeyQb
— LIDC (LIDC_UK) 10/12/2021

LIDC

Chatham House Global Health - Twitter (10/12/2021)

Looking forward to learning from @CHGlobalHealth & @UCL_CCM about why we need to pay more attention to… https://t.co/3rRrHxmQX5
— @CharineJohn (CharineJohn) 10/12/2021

@CharineJohn

Chatham House Global Health - Twitter (10/12/2021)

Today we're with students on @LSHTM & @RoyalVetCollege 'One Health.' They've just heard from @cheffernan_LIDC & wil… https://t.co/Wc3szabCJx
— LIDC (LIDC_UK) 10/12/2021

LIDC

Chatham House Global Health - Twitter (10/12/2021)

The global population is much better served by: ?? Sending excess vaccine stocks to #COVAX immediately. ?? Delaying… https://t.co/XrWQccfC7q
— Chatham House (ChathamHouse) 10/12/2021

Chatham House

Chatham House Global Health - Twitter (10/12/2021)

Our discussion on #AMR & #OneHealth is tomorrow from 1pm! @CHGlobalHealth @LSTM_NTDs @newhumanitarian @WHO… https://t.co/2QqoVu94yK
— LIDC (LIDC_UK) 10/11/2021

LIDC

Chatham House Global Health - Twitter (10/11/2021)

The Spanish Flu: How the 1918 Influenza Pandemic Impacted Boston, the US, and the World

The Spanish Flu: How the 1918 Influenza Pandemic Impacted Boston, the US, and the World

Paper examines the 1918 pandemic and its repercussions. By Ethan Han. 06/26/2021

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Calling the Shots: State vs. Federal Government During COVID-19

Calling the Shots: State vs. Federal Government During COVID-19

Paper provides an overview of how the federal government and states enacted upon existing legislation to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. By Maha Butt. (04/12/2021)

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“Atman Nirbhar Bharat” - Economic Crises and Self-Reliance in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Essay analyzes the impact of Covid-19 on the economic priorities of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. By Shareen Joshi, Siddharth Muchhal, Connor Brennan, Ria Pradhan, and Joyce Yang. 02/27/20... Read More...

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Mental Health Diplomacy in the Digital Age

Mental Health Diplomacy in the Digital Age

Article addresses recommendations for a working model of MHD in the age of technological acceleration, with the aim of engaging governments and other major movers in mental healthcare and social po... Read More...

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Solidarity in the Time of a Pandemic

Solidarity in the Time of a Pandemic

Essay describes the international position of the European Union, the United States compare to other powers (China, and Russia) and their idea of solidarity in the time of a pandemic. By... Read More...

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The Shadow of Sinophobia

The Shadow of Sinophobia

How bigoted anti-China sentiments are hurting the West during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Ziyu He and Huaan Liao. (04/27/2020)

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Policy Paper: Towards a Global Health without Canada?

Policy Paper: Towards a Global Health without Canada?

This paper examines what it means for the Canadian government to pay little attention to global health and it formulates a set of four recommendations that, if implemented, will allow Canada to con... Read More...

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Report on the Health Status of Slum Inhabitants

Report on the Health Status of Slum Inhabitants

Case study of slum inhabitant health in Bangladesh. By Dr. Kausar Hossein and Tanmoy Roy Tusher. (12/20/2016)

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Greed is good…but only for cancer

Greed is good…but only for cancer

Boris Johnson says capitalism is essential if are to meet the biggest challenges facing the human race’, including fight against cancer. What do the facts say? By Amna Whiston... Read More...

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IA Forum Interview: Scott Hickie discusses health corruption

IA Forum Interview: Scott Hickie discusses health corruption

IA Forum interview with Scott Hickie (Senior Analyst, Open Brieifing) who diiscusses corruption in the health sector. Interview by Madison J. Myers. (12/19/2014)

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Interview with Abin Thomas - Kerala’s Cancer Crisis

Interview with Abin Thomas - Kerala’s Cancer Crisis

IA Forum speaks with author Abin Thomas about the cancer crisis in the Indian state of Kerala. By Madison J. Meyers (08/20/2014)

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HIV/AIDS and Human Security: A Focus on Women and Economic Security in Southern Africa

Author analyzes the AIDS/HIV issue in southern Africa and offers policy recommendations towards combating its effect there. By Elizabeth Armstrong-Mensah, PhD. (04/21/2010) Read More...

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Paper: The Web of Health Diplomacy

Provides analysis of the Greco-Turkish and Palestinian-Israeli cooperation model in public health and explores development of a health diplomacy model based on the Kantian peace model. By Dr. Muhiudd... Read More...

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