When you’re pregnant and catch measles
This infectious illness can cause numerous complications for both the expectant mother and her unborn child.
When you play your own doctor
While self-medication is an appropriate practice under certain circumstances, there are potential hazards that we must be aware of.
How displaying drug prices could affect healthcare access
Displaying drug prices appears to be a straightforward move, but it may trigger other consequences that affect our access to healthcare.
Addressing the concerns that trigger vaccine hesitancy
Empathetic and persistent communication is key when it comes to talking to parents who are reluctant to vaccinate their child.
Why drug price displays will increase healthcare costs instead
While displaying drug prices is intended to facilitate more informed choices, it may end up increasing healthcare costs.
What is value-based healthcare? And no, it's not just about money
While many may think of 'value' in monetary or financial terms, it means much more, especially in healthcare.
Covid-19: Where we are five years on
The pandemic is over, but the virus remains with us and there are still lessons to be learnt.
Does a longer life mean a healthy life?
While our life expectancy is going up, our healthy life expectancy isn’t keeping pace.
Why you should minimise eating ultra-processed foods
We know they’re unhealthy, yet we keep consuming them and suffer the adverse health outcomes.
Bird flu: An infection most ‘fowl’
Birds can get the flu too, and sometimes, they can pass it on to humans to our detriment.
Looking back at the healthcare issues of 2024
While some things improved compared to 2023, there are still many areas that need attention, even as we enter 2025.
Our rights as patients to be safe
There is a risk of harm even as we seek to be treated for our health, which is why patient safety rights are so important.

