Learning From AIDS To Deal With COVID-19 Stigma
We should treat the individuals and communities affected by COVID-19 how we would wish ourselves to be treated, with empathy and compassion.
We Need A Shot In The Arm For Cancer
We need to increase early detection, expand effective treatment, provide care, and improve survival.
Misinformation Increases Vaccine Hesitancy And Causes Harm
Vaccine hesitancy will result in people being unprotected and left behind.
There Are No Shortcuts In Dealing With COVID-19
Arguably, a CMCO at this point of time, could even increase people’s vulnerability to infection as they become more desperate, take more risks and are less able to afford to take precautions.
Joining COVAX: Why And How Much Will It Cost Malaysia
With shrinking national budgets, increasing deficits, demands for welfare assistance, and economies which are struggling to recover from month long lock-downs and harsh restrictive measures, investing in the unknown is a difficult decision to make.
Why Has Malaysia Decided To Opt-Out Of The COVAX Initiative?
The best chance of success for any country is to participate in an endeavour which diversifies and broadens access to a broad portfolio of possible vaccine candidates.
Why Increased Penalties And Fines Under The PCIDA Should Not Be Supported
Proposals should not come from an angry or frustrated place, and must be evidence-based.
Collaboration, Innovation And Free Trade Will Get Us Through This Global Crisis
Now is not the time for countries to look inwards. The crisis will only be resolved, and economies will only recover, if countries are allowed to trade and collaborate freely with each other.
There Is Space For Human Rights And Dignity Amidst Covid-19
Let us be kind to each other.
2019-nCoV outbreak – Contagious fear
Travel bans delay the spread of the virus, but are unable to actually prevent infections.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy