The covid-19 vaccination programme, combined with public health measures, have been successful in the UK, leading to restrictions being eased, and plans to reopen international travel. There is however a […]
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Students with a mental illness should be welcomed into the ranks of medicine
Isobel Walker considers how we can dispel the notion that those with a mental illness aren’t “cut out” for the medical profession […]
From protection to participation: involving patients with reduced capacity in decision making about publication
Simone Ragavooloo and Cat Chatfield look at how we can promote appropriate inclusion of vulnerable individuals in the publication process […]
The second covid-19 wave and the paradox of Indian healthcare
India’s second coming of covid-19 is not just a wave, but a tsunami which has rapidly surpassed the daily tally of any other nation across the world. Delhi, the capital […]
The covid-19 vaccine patent waiver: a crucial step towards a “people’s vaccine”
An IP waiver alone will not solve the covid-19 vaccine access challenge, other steps will be needed, say Gregg Gonsalves and Gavin Yamey […]
An international pandemic treaty must centre on human rights
The proposed International Pandemic Treaty could be undermined by political posturing and national protectionism—or it could be an opportunity to chart a different global future based on human rights. [1] […]
Clare Gerada: Suicide and the myth of Sisyphus
This article is about suicide, in particular about doctors and suicide. The themes are as relevant to any health professional, where work gives both purpose and meaning to their life. […]
Covid-19 in India: Oxygen supplies run low, hospital fees run high
Surajit Nundy describes the scene working in an intensive care unit in Delhi […]