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Global Health Policy & Research
Sophia Winters • News Story
In countries like Sierra Leone, where the World Bank reports the federal government as only able to provide $39.32 in health care per capita (2022), drug-resistant Tuberculosis can be a death sentence. The WHO reports that 50% of people who receive care for any level of Tuberculosis receive “catastrophic” medical bills, meaning the cost of care is over 20% of their yearly household income.
Puneet Kaur • News Story
This article examines how young Punjabi immigrants, especially in Canada, face heightened risks around water safety and heart health, and argues for culturally tailored education and prevention efforts to reduce avoidable deaths.
Saranya Anandakumar • News Story
Since the 1990s, there has been a “mysterious” increased rate of chronic kidney disease in rural parts of Sri Lanka, which has economically impacted individuals and the country as a whole. But why has CKD spiked in certain parts of Sri Lanka, and why does it have such a devastating impact?
Puneet Kaur • Editorial/Opinion Piece
Discussing the disparities in Public Health research and the different aspects of the field which have led to the lack of inspiration in the younger generation to go into the field. We talk about the financial struggles of researcher, along with community perceptions, and what we would lose out on if there was no public health research.
