Female genital mutilation: A harmful and unnecessary rite of passage
Female genital mutilation, or cutting, is neither medically beneficial nor required by religion.
Myths and facts about the Omicron viral variant
Since its discovery just over two months ago, there has been much speculation about Omicron and its effects.
Bracing for the Omicron tsunami
Much is still unknown about this SARS-CoV-2 viral variant, so preventive methods are still crucial.
Our health is still vulnerable in 2022
Covid-19 is likely to still dominate the year, although other healthcare issues might also rear their head.
Calling for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19 management
We need to learn from our management of the Covid-19 pandemic in order to be better prepared for the next outbreak.
Will we have a twindemic of Covid-19 and influenza?
A simultaneous epidemic of influenza and Covid-19 could put undue stress on our health system.
Reducing the harm from tobacco
It is not easy to quit smoking, but this harmful habit affects not only smokers themselves, but also those around them.
Climate change affects our health too
The environment we live in is intimately intertwined with our personal wellbeing.
Will there be a Covid-19 surge with restrictions lifted?
With restrictions easing up and more people moving around, there is a possibility Covid-19 cases may rise again.
Are you using the self-testing Covid-19 kits correctly?
Many people do not have a sense of how much specimen collect or how deep to insert the test probe.
Keeping our schools Covid-free when they reopen
All care must be taken to avoid outbreaks of this disease among students and school staff.
Herd immunity for Covid-19 is unlikely to be achieved
Even with high vaccination rates, this infectious disease is likely to remain in the community.

