Global health in times of austerity
In my last entry I tried to make the case that Office of Global Health Diplomacy could improve American delivery of health aid. However, in my argument, I failed to make the case as to why, especially in times of
Global health in times of austerity
In my last entry I tried to make the case that Office of Global Health Diplomacy could improve American delivery of health aid. However, in my argument, I failed to make the case as to why, especially in times of
Obama’s Global Health Agenda
Political pundits have interpreted Obama’s reelection in many ways. For some it was a referendum on Obamacare, for others, a mandate to raise taxes on the rich, and for others, a repudiation of the antiquated social views held by the
Obama’s Global Health Agenda
Political pundits have interpreted Obama’s reelection in many ways. For some it was a referendum on Obamacare, for others, a mandate to raise taxes on the rich, and for others, a repudiation of the antiquated social views held by the
“Be ashamed of miseries you did not cause”
Last Thursday I had the privilege of graduating from medical school. The week was a whirlwind of ceremonies, dinners, receptions, trips to the airport, (and even a brewery tasting!) that I was pleased to share with my parents, sister and a few
“Be ashamed of miseries you did not cause”
Last Thursday I had the privilege of graduating from medical school. The week was a whirlwind of ceremonies, dinners, receptions, trips to the airport, (and even a brewery tasting!) that I was pleased to share with my parents, sister and a few
Pay for what you get?
Generic medicines are an important part of providing care to millions of patients in low-income countries and the emergence of an Indian pharmaceutical industry has played no small part in making this possible. In the last decade, Indian manufacturers have
Pay for what you get?
Generic medicines are an important part of providing care to millions of patients in low-income countries and the emergence of an Indian pharmaceutical industry has played no small part in making this possible. In the last decade, Indian manufacturers have
Nurses in White Coats (…and I turned in my thesis)
My project on Angola entered its final phase last week when my partner and I submitted a copy of our thesis to our advisors at the Kennedy School! The 60-page document, targeted towards policy-makers in Angola, makes a case for training
Nurses in White Coats (…and I turned in my thesis)
My project on Angola entered its final phase last week when my partner and I submitted a copy of our thesis to our advisors at the Kennedy School! The 60-page document, targeted towards policy-makers in Angola, makes a case for training
Learning to take pictures using film…
…is an expensive venture. I recently just developed a role of Fuji BW400 and unfortunately something went wrong causing all my photos to look like they are from a newspaper printed in 1980. One of my friends suggested this was
Learning to take pictures using film…
…is an expensive venture. I recently just developed a role of Fuji BW400 and unfortunately something went wrong causing all my photos to look like they are from a newspaper printed in 1980. One of my friends suggested this was
To snip or not to snip?
Three times a week, the general surgery team at McCord’s hospital in South Africa would send a few junior doctors to perform circumcisions at a nearby clinic. The first time I went to the clinic, I was surprised to see
To snip or not to snip?
Three times a week, the general surgery team at McCord’s hospital in South Africa would send a few junior doctors to perform circumcisions at a nearby clinic. The first time I went to the clinic, I was surprised to see
Bearing Witness…
Having spent the better part of the last four months living out of a suitcase, I am glad to finally be home – where I can live out of a suitcase in my own apartment (yes Mum, my bags are
Bearing Witness…
Having spent the better part of the last four months living out of a suitcase, I am glad to finally be home – where I can live out of a suitcase in my own apartment (yes Mum, my bags are
We owe South Africa $44.7 billion
There was a great article in the New York Times this week that follows the story of Dr. Kunj Desai, a surgery resident originally from Zambia who is about to complete his training in New Jersey. Through Dr. Desai’s story,
We owe South Africa $44.7 billion
There was a great article in the New York Times this week that follows the story of Dr. Kunj Desai, a surgery resident originally from Zambia who is about to complete his training in New Jersey. Through Dr. Desai’s story,
So long Durban
Having spent the last 6 weeks in Durban, I’ve spent very little time writing about this vibrant city. I’ve had a lovely time visiting the areas around Durban, eating at some nice restaurants in town, eating some good Indian/Pakistani food
So long Durban
Having spent the last 6 weeks in Durban, I’ve spent very little time writing about this vibrant city. I’ve had a lovely time visiting the areas around Durban, eating at some nice restaurants in town, eating some good Indian/Pakistani food
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