Healthcare workers (HCWs) have faced an increased amount of mental health struggles amidst the CO... more Healthcare workers (HCWs) have faced an increased amount of mental health struggles amidst the COVID‐19 pandemic. However, those in conflict‐based settings with fragile healthcare systems meet additional challenges. This study reviews violence, conflict and mental health among HCWs in five countries: Syria, Palestine, Yemen, Afghanistan and Lebanon. Our study reports that HCWs are targeted by violence, bombings, mistreatment and different forms of abuse, including verbal and physical. With the additional burdens of the pandemic including prolonged working hours, limited resources and insufficient humanitarian aid, the healthcare workers fall victim to increased levels of burnout and mental illnesses. The situation leads to dire consequences on their personal lives and professional development, compelling them to quit their job or country all together. Although healthcare workers remain resilient in these conflict‐based settings, immediate interventions are required to prevent violen...
In the last few years, we have observed milestones in research, personalized medicine and digital... more In the last few years, we have observed milestones in research, personalized medicine and digital health. Following these advances, ample access to information has increased awareness outside the labs and the wards. However, each coin has two sides and so does awareness leading to overscreening. There are many examples of overscreening with the implications of the thyroid cancer epidemic in South Korea being probably the most well studied. Amid the pandemic, with healthcare systems facing significant pressure and the european economy facing a decline of 3.3% in terms of GDP, it is high time to take action against cancer over-screening. With this letter we would like to illustrate a cancer - centered perception of the “Less is More” concept by means of the European Code Against Cancer (ECAC).
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
ABSTRACT. The United Nations has declared Yemen as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis with 21 ... more ABSTRACT. The United Nations has declared Yemen as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis with 21 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. Due to the convergence of severe economic instability exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, stifling war, and spiking food prices, the Yemeni people are at the brink of famine with women and children especially malnourished. Desperate to feed their families, civilians are forced to resort to begging, participate in child marriages, or plunge into debt. An inflated currency has significantly diminished the purchasing power of the Yemeni population, and COVID-19 restrictions have made acquisition of food and essential commodity imports arduous. Immediate action by global and local governments is essential to prevent the deaths of thousands of people in the wake of severe food scarcity.
Background With large swathes of the world’s population—majority clustered in low- and middle-inc... more Background With large swathes of the world’s population—majority clustered in low- and middle-income countries—still yet to receive the minimum of two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine; The need to address the failures of international solidarity to equitably distribute COVID-19 vaccines is now more urgent than ever to help curb the pandemic and prevent future variants. However, many high-income countries have adopted a “me first” approach, proceeding to offer COVID-19 booster doses to their entire populations, including those at least risk of severe illness, whilst the rest of the world is left unvaccinated or partially vaccinated with one dose for even their most vulnerable communities. Main body COVID-19 vaccine inequity places the health of the global population at risk and exacerbates socio-economic repercussions, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Initiatives launched to combat vaccine inequity such as the Fair Allocation Framework for the COVID-19 Vaccines (COVAX) ha...
Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis has severely impacted the mental health of frontline worker... more Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis has severely impacted the mental health of frontline workers. With the introduction of the Taliban government, ongoing civil unrest, and other forms of violent attacks, healthcare workers (HCWs) continue to provide patient care despite minimal resources. A severe contraction in the economy, poor supply of medications, political turmoil, and insufficient humanitarian aid have added to pre-existing problems. High levels of insecurity and instability as well as decades of traumatic experiences have contributed to increasing mental health challenges amongst frontline workers. Despite the scarcity of mental health services, HCWs continue to persevere with their service to the community. However, inadequate interventions may have serious implications for HCWs bearing the brunt of multiple traumas. Thus, governmental and international involvement is needed to address both the economic and psychological needs of HCWs in Afghanistan.
Dengue fever is a viral infection caused by Aedes mosquitoes that has recently expanded fast in m... more Dengue fever is a viral infection caused by Aedes mosquitoes that has recently expanded fast in many of the WHO member states globally. Female mosquitoes, mostly Aedes aegypti and, to a smaller degree, Aedes albopictus, disseminate dengue virus. Dengue fever has been more common in recent decades all across the world, and Bangladesh is no exception. As the COVID-19 outbreak wreaks havoc, the following rise in dengue illnesses has been a source of considerable concern. As the health care has been stretched thin in these dangerous times, the vulnerable population has been left at the mercy of these two viral infections. Lack of knowledge, major legislative changes, poor eradication initiatives, and a lack of financing resources have all contributed to the increase in numbers. Stakeholders and policymakers must begin taking meaningful actions and implementing well-thought-out adjustments immediately, or the situation will worsen, resulting in the loss of thousands of innocent lives.
In the last few years, we have observed milestones in research, personalized medicine and digital... more In the last few years, we have observed milestones in research, personalized medicine and digital health. Following these advances, ample access to information has increased awareness outside the labs and the wards. However, each coin has two sides and so does awareness leading to overscreening. There are many examples of overscreening with the implications of the thyroid cancer epidemic in South Korea being probably the most well studied. Amid the pandemic, with healthcare systems facing significant pressure and the european economy facing a decline of 3.3% in terms of GDP, it is high time to take action against cancer over-screening. With this letter we would like to illustrate a cancer - centered perception of the “Less is More” concept by means of the European Code Against Cancer (ECAC).
The Philippines, a disaster-prone country in Asia, was hit by 22 tropical cyclones during the cor... more The Philippines, a disaster-prone country in Asia, was hit by 22 tropical cyclones during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Among the 22 tropical cyclones, 1 is recorded as the strongest tropical cyclone that made a landfall in world history. The recurrent typhoons in the Philippines during the pandemic have led to a long-lasting humanitarian crisis as hundreds of thousands of houses and collateral assets have been destroyed due to floods and landslides, leaving thousands of Filipinos homeless. Concurrently, the country has been experiencing a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases due to overcrowding in evacuation centers and lack of social distancing. The simultaneous existence of natural disasters and pandemic has caused devastating and detrimental effects to the mental health of Filipinos. Nonetheless, the Government of the Philippines, together with the World Health Organization and other humanitarian organizations, has been working hand-in-hand in implementing mental ...
Healthcare workers (HCWs) have faced an increased amount of mental health struggles amidst the CO... more Healthcare workers (HCWs) have faced an increased amount of mental health struggles amidst the COVID‐19 pandemic. However, those in conflict‐based settings with fragile healthcare systems meet additional challenges. This study reviews violence, conflict and mental health among HCWs in five countries: Syria, Palestine, Yemen, Afghanistan and Lebanon. Our study reports that HCWs are targeted by violence, bombings, mistreatment and different forms of abuse, including verbal and physical. With the additional burdens of the pandemic including prolonged working hours, limited resources and insufficient humanitarian aid, the healthcare workers fall victim to increased levels of burnout and mental illnesses. The situation leads to dire consequences on their personal lives and professional development, compelling them to quit their job or country all together. Although healthcare workers remain resilient in these conflict‐based settings, immediate interventions are required to prevent violen...
In the last few years, we have observed milestones in research, personalized medicine and digital... more In the last few years, we have observed milestones in research, personalized medicine and digital health. Following these advances, ample access to information has increased awareness outside the labs and the wards. However, each coin has two sides and so does awareness leading to overscreening. There are many examples of overscreening with the implications of the thyroid cancer epidemic in South Korea being probably the most well studied. Amid the pandemic, with healthcare systems facing significant pressure and the european economy facing a decline of 3.3% in terms of GDP, it is high time to take action against cancer over-screening. With this letter we would like to illustrate a cancer - centered perception of the “Less is More” concept by means of the European Code Against Cancer (ECAC).
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
ABSTRACT. The United Nations has declared Yemen as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis with 21 ... more ABSTRACT. The United Nations has declared Yemen as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis with 21 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. Due to the convergence of severe economic instability exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, stifling war, and spiking food prices, the Yemeni people are at the brink of famine with women and children especially malnourished. Desperate to feed their families, civilians are forced to resort to begging, participate in child marriages, or plunge into debt. An inflated currency has significantly diminished the purchasing power of the Yemeni population, and COVID-19 restrictions have made acquisition of food and essential commodity imports arduous. Immediate action by global and local governments is essential to prevent the deaths of thousands of people in the wake of severe food scarcity.
Background With large swathes of the world’s population—majority clustered in low- and middle-inc... more Background With large swathes of the world’s population—majority clustered in low- and middle-income countries—still yet to receive the minimum of two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine; The need to address the failures of international solidarity to equitably distribute COVID-19 vaccines is now more urgent than ever to help curb the pandemic and prevent future variants. However, many high-income countries have adopted a “me first” approach, proceeding to offer COVID-19 booster doses to their entire populations, including those at least risk of severe illness, whilst the rest of the world is left unvaccinated or partially vaccinated with one dose for even their most vulnerable communities. Main body COVID-19 vaccine inequity places the health of the global population at risk and exacerbates socio-economic repercussions, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Initiatives launched to combat vaccine inequity such as the Fair Allocation Framework for the COVID-19 Vaccines (COVAX) ha...
Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis has severely impacted the mental health of frontline worker... more Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis has severely impacted the mental health of frontline workers. With the introduction of the Taliban government, ongoing civil unrest, and other forms of violent attacks, healthcare workers (HCWs) continue to provide patient care despite minimal resources. A severe contraction in the economy, poor supply of medications, political turmoil, and insufficient humanitarian aid have added to pre-existing problems. High levels of insecurity and instability as well as decades of traumatic experiences have contributed to increasing mental health challenges amongst frontline workers. Despite the scarcity of mental health services, HCWs continue to persevere with their service to the community. However, inadequate interventions may have serious implications for HCWs bearing the brunt of multiple traumas. Thus, governmental and international involvement is needed to address both the economic and psychological needs of HCWs in Afghanistan.
Dengue fever is a viral infection caused by Aedes mosquitoes that has recently expanded fast in m... more Dengue fever is a viral infection caused by Aedes mosquitoes that has recently expanded fast in many of the WHO member states globally. Female mosquitoes, mostly Aedes aegypti and, to a smaller degree, Aedes albopictus, disseminate dengue virus. Dengue fever has been more common in recent decades all across the world, and Bangladesh is no exception. As the COVID-19 outbreak wreaks havoc, the following rise in dengue illnesses has been a source of considerable concern. As the health care has been stretched thin in these dangerous times, the vulnerable population has been left at the mercy of these two viral infections. Lack of knowledge, major legislative changes, poor eradication initiatives, and a lack of financing resources have all contributed to the increase in numbers. Stakeholders and policymakers must begin taking meaningful actions and implementing well-thought-out adjustments immediately, or the situation will worsen, resulting in the loss of thousands of innocent lives.
In the last few years, we have observed milestones in research, personalized medicine and digital... more In the last few years, we have observed milestones in research, personalized medicine and digital health. Following these advances, ample access to information has increased awareness outside the labs and the wards. However, each coin has two sides and so does awareness leading to overscreening. There are many examples of overscreening with the implications of the thyroid cancer epidemic in South Korea being probably the most well studied. Amid the pandemic, with healthcare systems facing significant pressure and the european economy facing a decline of 3.3% in terms of GDP, it is high time to take action against cancer over-screening. With this letter we would like to illustrate a cancer - centered perception of the “Less is More” concept by means of the European Code Against Cancer (ECAC).
The Philippines, a disaster-prone country in Asia, was hit by 22 tropical cyclones during the cor... more The Philippines, a disaster-prone country in Asia, was hit by 22 tropical cyclones during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Among the 22 tropical cyclones, 1 is recorded as the strongest tropical cyclone that made a landfall in world history. The recurrent typhoons in the Philippines during the pandemic have led to a long-lasting humanitarian crisis as hundreds of thousands of houses and collateral assets have been destroyed due to floods and landslides, leaving thousands of Filipinos homeless. Concurrently, the country has been experiencing a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases due to overcrowding in evacuation centers and lack of social distancing. The simultaneous existence of natural disasters and pandemic has caused devastating and detrimental effects to the mental health of Filipinos. Nonetheless, the Government of the Philippines, together with the World Health Organization and other humanitarian organizations, has been working hand-in-hand in implementing mental ...
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