Africans need to recognise how certain of our long-held beliefs and misconceptions can turn deadly
Posts published in “Health”
We can look forward to a health hangover and continued flexi-time at work, but local businesses could be in trouble and the anti-vaxxer movement is gaining traction
We’ve already experienced or seen fear, loneliness, sickness and death in our own lives - but also joy, generosity and courage
This is how it ends. We arrive on our own and that is how we leave
Such a vehicle is a compelling antidote to vaccine nationalism and hoarding and a way to get vaccines to lower-income countries
By stopping the spread of fake news, ordinary citizens can help us reach herd immunity
Scientists can’t easily do the conventional repeatable studies on medicinal plants and a synthesized version can lead to drug resistance. Perhaps science needs a new approach
Misinformation about Covid-19 is a cause for concern, but hearing from a vaccine-trial participant could help to allay the most prolific fears
Working from home is getting tired as the sounds of the suburbs intrude on our columnist’s peace of mind. Practicing presence may offer a way out of the losses and woes of the second wave
What is the reason governments, including our own, are slow to act on this potential Covid-19 medicine, and aren’t we past the time where their reluctance could be justified?