Author name: Ryan Paul

Pharmacists and pharmacy play a crucial role in global public health by ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. As healthcare professionals, pharmacists have a diverse range of responsibilities that extend beyond dispensing medication, including: 1. Medication Management and Distribution: Pharmacists primarily ensure the safe and appropriate use of medications, including prescribing, dispensing, and …

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has long been the go-to measurement for a country’s economic growth and overall prosperity. However, as the world faces worsening climate change and environmental degradation, it is becoming abundantly clear that GDP and the quest for perpetual growth is a terrible measurement for human welfare, and it is killing the planet …

Breaking the GDP Addiction: Why Measuring Human Welfare Requires a New Approach Read More »

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a viral infection spread by ticks that is found in many countries throughout Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The disease causes severe symptoms, including fever, headaches, muscle aches, and bleeding, and has a high mortality rate, with some outbreaks resulting in fatalities of up to 40%. Traditionally, CCHF has …

Tick-borne Virus Alert: The Growing Threat of Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever in Developed Nations Read More »

Psilocybin mushrooms have long been known to have a profound effect on the human psyche, and with recent advancements in mycology, the medical community is beginning to take notice. These powerful mushrooms have been used in Indigenous cultures for centuries for spiritual, therapeutic, and medicinal purposes. While these mushrooms have been the subject of scrutiny …

Psilocybin, Mycology and Medicine: How the Psychedelic Revolution Will Save Global Public Health Read More »

The small island developing states of the Caribbean face unique challenges in their health systems. Limited resources, restricted access to specialized care, and high rates of infectious diseases contribute to health inequity and disparities in healthcare outcomes. In this article, we will explore ten strategies that can be implemented to address health inequity across the …

Advancing Health Equity in Small Island Developing States of the Caribbean: Innovative Strategies for Effective Change Read More »

As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, which is believed to have originated from bats, there is growing concern about the possibility of another pandemic emerging from these creatures. Bats are known to be the natural hosts for several deadly viruses, including Ebola, Nipah, and SARS, and there are several reasons to …

Bat-borne Pandemic: The Looming Threat of the Next Global Outbreak Read More »

In the world of global public health, designing and implementing effective interventions to address global health challenges is a complex and challenging endeavor. Many factors contribute to the success or failure of public health interventions, including the political, economic, and social contexts in which they are implemented. However, one factor that is critical for the …

Designing for Impact: Global Public Health Strategies That Work Read More »

Birds are common hosts of ectoparasites, which are parasites that live on the skin or feathers of their host. Ectoparasites can cause harm to birds by causing irritation, transmitting diseases, or reducing their fitness. There are various types of ectoparasites that can infect birds, including lice, mites, ticks, fleas, and flies. These organisms take advantage …

The Dangers of Avian Ectoparasites and Microbial Proliferation Read More »

Biodiversity loss refers to the gradual disappearance of species and ecosystems due to human activities. It is a critical concern as it directly affects the earth’s ecological balance, leading to negative economic and social consequences. The ongoing biodiversity loss has become so severe that scientists believe that we are currently undergoing the sixth mass extinction …

Beyond being Ethical: The Economic Imperative for Corporate Action on Biodiversity Loss Read More »

Only 10 companies control almost every large food and beverage brand in the world. These companies — Nestlé, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Unilever, Danone, General Mills, Kellogg’s, Mars, Associated British Foods, and Mondelez — each employ thousands and make billions of dollars in revenue every year. They all have one thing in common, they have flooded the world with killer ultra-processed …

Ultra-Processed Foods: Diagnosing a Sick System Read More »