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Reverence for Life
Introduction There are moments when a story becomes more than a story. It becomes a mirror. This one is not written to accuse or to divide. It is an invitation to remember what it means to honour life – every life – and to ask ourselves what we are willing to do to protect it.… Keep reading →
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Hate kills if hate is not killed
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-launches-drone-attack-toward-israel-idf-says/ Hate kills if hate is not killed. Any country which starts major war at present, has no discernment for either its own or other nations future – and the ramifications this will bring to any existing life being affected, both human life, and all others – whether this is nearby or far away. Both…
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Addressing the Long-Term Health Risks of Mould Exposure in Cyclone-Affected Areas: Lessons from Cairns, Queensland.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/gallery/2023/dec/14/tropical-cyclone-jasper-landfall-damage-queensland-photos-images-pictures-qld-storm-damage-cleanup-cairns-port-douglas-webcam-trinity-beach-mossman-tracker-radar-path-map-gallery – “Falsehood flies, and the Truth comes limping after it.” – Jonathan Swift – Irish poet – Both government and public health officials in Queensland, Australia had (and have) a responsibility to adequately address the mould infestation in schools and public buildings in the aftermath of Cyclone Jasper in the broader Cairns…
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The Black Mamba’s Anti Poaching Unit (APU)
In South Africa, I had recently the privilege to teach a courageous anti- poaching unit on various subjects. The last including the management of heatstroke, dehydration, choking, burns and others. This APU is, at large, a female led anti-poaching group, operating in one of the poorest areas of the Limpopo area in the Balule Nature…
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Embracing Our Global Community : The Power of Cross-Cultural Connection
In our increasingly interconnected world, fostering cross-cultural understanding is not just beneficial, it’s essential. As a physician who has worked in different countries, I’ve seen the beautiful diversity of human experience and the common threads that bind us together. Engaging with various cultures not only broadens our perspectives but fosters empathy and respect for our…
We dream of things that never were and say: "Why not?" 