Amidst the tragedy, the COVID-19 pandemic has positively transformed medial teams. I hope that this sense of camaraderie, integration of scientific research, and collaboration among medical teams will be carried forward.
Racism, Health Disparities, and COVID-19
One question that I have been asked is how can health professionals support mass protests in the setting of a pandemic? It is true that mass gatherings could increase the risk for the spread of the coronavirus, but staying silent may pose an even greater risk for perpetuating health inequalities and disparities.
On the frontline of COVID-19: one doctor's feelings
Coronavirus Disease 2019: SARS-CoV-2 Transmission and Healthcare Workers
World Leprosy Day: History and Stigma
A cab ride: reflecting on conversations in global health
Conversations are essential to solving global problems, and we must approach these conversations with curiosity and respect for one another. I recently had an essay published by the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene about my experiences with conversations in global health, from the back of a cab in Boston, MA to the bustling streets of Yaounde, Cameroon.
You can read more here: https://www.ajtmh.org/content/journals/10.4269/ajtmh.19-0300
