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Which Countries Spend The Largest Share Of Their GDP On Health?

One of the most worrying aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic is the manner in which some of the world’s best health systems have been paralyzed and overwhelmed by the virus.

Calm Before The Storm: Rural Hospitals Brace For The Coronavirus Surge

Rural hospitals and healthcare systems are holding their breath as they watch the Coronavirus (COVID-19) tsunami wash over major American cities and approach their small communities.

‘Recipe For Disaster’: Bill Gates Urges Nationwide Shutdown To Combat U.S. Coronavirus Crisis

The billionaire philanthropist criticised the lack of a consistent, nationwide shutdown as a “recipe for disaster” and urged more stringent orders and more testing as he warned it could take 10 weeks for U.S. cases to fall.

Texas Governor Says Attending Church Is ‘Essential’ But Abortions Can Wait Indefinitely

Despite the risk posed by church gatherings, Texas Governor Greg Abbott allows church services while denying abortions as essential healthcare, in defiance of physicians’ opinions.

The Need To Avoid COVID-19 Stigma: Lessons From TB Response

As the head of an asylum center, Christina Birkemose was nervous that she, or the people she worked with, would be stigmatized if she revealed that she had tuberculosis.

The Navy Hospital Ships Sent To Coronavirus Hot Spots Are Outdated. Here’s What Could Replace Them.

The two hospital ships taking center stage in the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic are aging modified oil tankers that are unable to fit into most harbors. Navalists are eager to exploit this opportunity to recapitalize the hospital ship flee…

22 Books That Will Change The Way You Think About Infectious Disease & Public Health

With the growing awareness of global public health and infectious diseases there has been an interest in learning more about the history and stories associated with some of the world’s greatest challenges and most inspiring stories. After many requests…

The 2020 Land Rover Defender Is Becoming The Workhorse It Was Always Meant To Be In The Best Way Possible

JLR most recently joined the growing list of major car manufacturers redirecting resources to get healthcare workers the crucial tools and materials they need.

Protectionism Makes The Coronavirus Even More Lethal

As governments of advanced countries and emerging markets alike rush to impose barriers to international trade of medical supplies and equipment, they only worsen the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus crisis on their populations.

Sleeping More While Working From Home? Good – You Need It

It has been well documented that sleep plays a fundamental role in overall mental, emotional and physical health. And research suggests that due to the coronavirus work-from-home and quarantine procedures, Americans are spending almost 20% more time as…