Fortnightly thinking, written by Sunoor Verma.

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- COVID-19

Health Communication Fatigue Looms Large

Public health communication played a vital role during COVID-19, but constant messaging may now risk creating communication fatigue. From endless health-day campaigns to social media overload, this article examines why public health organisations need to communicate more strategically and focus on messages that drive meaningful action.

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Mar 16, 20234 min read

An Urgent and Critical Re-think of Global Health Governance and Mandates is Warranted!

Two years into COVID-19, Dr Sunoor Verma reflects on what the pandemic revealed about global health governance, health systems, leadership, WHO, regional cooperation and the unequal relationship between high- and low-income countries.

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Apr 22, 20226 min read

Public Health Debates We Can Ignore At Our Own Peril

COVID-19 exposed critical weaknesses in health systems across low-income countries, raising difficult questions about privatisation, public-sector capacity, regulation, transparency and the future of universal health coverage.

sunoorv6

Jun 30, 20205 min read

The WHO Is Not Our Nanny!

The World Health Organization plays a critical role in generating health intelligence, technical guidance and global coordination, but it cannot act as the world’s health “nanny.” This article examines WHO’s role during COVID-19 and why governments, ministries and other organisations must take responsibility for adapting and implementing global health guidance.

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Apr 2, 20204 min read