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GAZA: THE TEST OF OUR CONSCIENCE
by Paul Wolf —— I don’t write as a politician, a diplomat or a statesman, but as a family doctor who has seen what happens when medicine is allowed to reach people – and what happens when it is blocked. There are moments when history turns and looks at us. Gaza is such a moment.… Keep reading →
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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…
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Visionaries Among Us: The Call for Bold Dreamers and Bold Action.
Our world is in dire need of visionaries, individuals who dare to dream of things that never were and ask, “Why not?” This bold question is an invitation to challenge the status quo and imagine a better world. Whether it’s pushing for equality, advocating for the environment, or fostering peace, these dreamers’ audacious vision…
We dream of things that never were and say: "Why not?" 