Her last request was to be with me until she passed — One of my hospital patients had a chronic ailment that kept her there for two months. Diabetes and hypertension caused her non-haemorrhagic stroke. My chief doctor instructed us to assist her after her second stroke. Her son stated she just wanted me to handle her. …

These websites have helped me discover current world health issues — There are several online tools that I’ve utilized to better my work. Since I have a background in global/public health, these are the resources I’ve used so far. Online Newspaper: Tagesschau, Welt, Reuters. Education: Coursera, Kaya, Udemy, YouTube, LinkedIn Learning (only in Premium version), OpenWHO. Research: PubMed, Elsevier, Sage Journal…

This tragedy is a reminder to all of us — The continuing COVID-19 pandemic shows health disparities and the vulnerability of people and communities to a global crisis. Pandemics show that governments and communities are not well equipped to deal with health crises. The world’s health systems are only as strong as their weakest connections. If universal health coverage isn’t…

Many institutions are still debating the merits of this issue — There is still a myriad of discussions about the legalisation of cannabis. Cannabis control legislation is what the Green Party wants, which means approved specialised shops would be allowed to sell marijuana. The Free Democrats’ principles are almost similar to those of the Green Party. …

Indonesian women are in a precarious position because of the pandemic. The prevalence of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the past has been heightened due to the recent emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. This article will discuss these precipitating factors and the Indonesian government’s proposed solutions. Between April and May 2020…

Through the eyes of my mother — I seldom ever talk to friends, colleagues, acquaintances, social media contacts, or even my neighbours during COVID-19. We use Zoom or any other instant messaging software, mostly. Nonetheless, I missed having a genuine personal interaction with someone where we could laugh, dance, and make jokes together. I’m fortunate enough to…

After you read this, you don’t need to go to the therapist — The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way humans conduct their daily routines. Almost every day, we do all the main tasks around the house, which affects our sleep hours. Even only as a result of the Corona outbreak, two out of every ten persons in Germany are currently experiencing sleep…

Could bring the idea of cancer prevention awareness — I had a female best friend who was like family to me. Let’s call her Elsa instead of her actual name. I know her because we studied at the same med school. I spent quite some time with her throughout my life. Up until the fourth semester, we were all…

Can it save the elderly in the EU during a pandemic? — Since the global SARS-CoV-2 outbreak began in December 2019, it has expanded to 213 nations on all continents, creating a severe public health emergency. More than two million of the confirmed cases and 200,000 of the deaths occurred in Europe, according to the data available as of July 1, 2020…

To those who also lost their loved ones because of cancer — My aunt and my female cousin recently passed away because of cancer. In my family, this is not the first instance of a woman being diagnosed with cancer. My loving aunt, who passed away when I was five years old, also suffered from cancer. It deeply saddened me to learn…

It saves you time and money — The sun shone brightly and the sky was clear. After we had breakfast, we scrolled through the newsfeed to get in the mood for the day. So there was an article where the writer says she only takes showers with Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV). Because she has allergies, she has…