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SDGHI PERSPECTIVES ESSAY SERIES
Mar 2021
A V(accine)-shaped recovery for Southeast Asia
On the need for SEA nations to overcome major technical hurdles, manage socio-political objectives and ensure equitable distribution as part of their …
Apr 2021
What we need more than COVID-19 vaccines
A discussion on what it takes to roll out COVID-19 vaccination programs in developing countries and how regional approaches are required to enhance tr…
Apr 2021
Whither ASEAN regulatory agility and convergence in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a positive display of regulatory agility globally, regionally and nationally to facilitate the speedy development and e…
Apr 2021
Routine childhood immunisation during COVID-19 in Southeast Asia: important as ever
This essay examines the effects of the COVID-pandemic on routine immunisation, with a focus on the ASEAN region addressing how children remain particu…
Apr 2021
Readiness of Thailand National Immunization Program (NIP) for the Rollout of COVID-19 mass vaccination
This essay sheds light on the rollout of COVID-19 mass vaccination in Thailand. The team of authors from the Ministry of Public Health in Thailand and…
Apr 2021
Leaving no one behind: Imperatives for Equity and Solidarity in COVID-19 vaccination programs
The Philippines ostensibly has had the longest lockdown in the world. This essay provides a snapshot of the country’s COVID-19 situation, the worsenin…
May 2021
Cold-chain facilities in Southeast Asia: Challenges and Opportunities
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of adequate cold-chain facilities for the successful implementation of vaccine strategies, as col…
May 2021
Enabling equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines: the role of intellectual property
This essay considers the legal frameworks for intellectual property rights in the context of enabling equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. The argum…
May 2021
Supporting COVID-19 vaccination for People Living with Obesity
Obesity is a chronic, relapsing disease that does not receive prioritisation commensurate with its prevalence and impact and is now rising fastest in …
May 2021
Immunity passports: their implementation and practicality
This essay is a student contribution and the author explores the notion of immunity passports as they are rapidly being considered and adopted by coun…
GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES
16 Mar 2021
Lessons from the past: Professor Michael Merson
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19 min
8 Apr 2021
Lucid leadership: Dr Joanne Liu
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24 min
15 Apr 2021
Tenacity of spirit: Dr Najla Al-Sonboli
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19 min
29 Apr 2021
A remarkable partnership: Dr Sabina Faiz Rashid and Dr Malabika Sarker
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34 min
14 May 2021
Pandemic learnings from the 'Batman': Professor Linfa Wang
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29 min
4 Jun 2021
The power of storytelling: Dr Nandini Oomman
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31 min
17 Jun 2021
Systems thinker: Professor Martin Bloem
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30 min
1 Jul 2021
Breaking down barriers: Dr Jetsumon Sattabongkot Prachumsri
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26 min
16 Jul 2021
Passion personified: Dr Ann-Marie Chacko
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22 min
30 Jul 2021
Global activist: Dr Leena Menghaney
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24 min
13 Aug 2021
Human rights crusader: Dr Mukesh Kapila
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31 min
26 Aug 2021
Planet doctor: Dr Renzo Guinto
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35 min
NEWS AND COMMENTARIES
10 Jun 2022
New Duke-NUS research institute set up to prepare region for disease outbreaks
SINGAPORE - A new Singapore-based research institute will help Asian scientists prepare for the next pandemic...
16 Feb 2022
Lack of access to diagnostics a global health challenge
Lack of access to diagnostics a global health challenge: Healthcare leaders in Singapore and the region engage in inaugural dialogue on Lancet...
28 Jul 2021
Addressing Asia's pressing health challenges, from an Asian perspective
Prof Tan Hiang Khoon, Director of SDGHI, shares his perspective on the collaborative nature of globa...
15 Mar 2021
First SDGHI student research travel grant recipients publish their manuscripts
Two years after setting out to pursue global health research projects in Sri Lanka, two Duke-NUS Med...
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