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PROJECT EMPATHY. A RESPONSE TO THE HEALTHCARE CRISIS IN MYANMAR.

by BJGP Life | May 28, 2021 | International | 0

Healthcare in Myanmar is still in crisis. Jim Brockbank brings us an update.

Global primary care: the privilege of being in the NHS

by BJGP Life | Jul 27, 2020 | International | 2

During the wintry January and February months, I had the pleasure of spending three tropical weeks in the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria. My experiences were enjoyable and enlightening, however I increasingly became aware of the power of the NHS and the privilege of its general practitioners. I felt an unfair advantage over our colleagues who were limited within their health, social and economic system.

Last haircut in Amwaj — COVID-19 in Bahrain

by David Misselbrook | Apr 30, 2020 | Coronavirus, International | 0

Bahrain is a sparkling jewel of an island, much less bling than Dubai, much more laid back and tolerant than many places in this region. Bahrain is coping remarkably well with Covid. But the two big challenges are the 2,000 Bahrainis returning from Iran, just 100 miles away, but definitely in a parallel universe. And, secondly, the migrant workers’ camps.

Waiting for the perfect wave — an Australian perspective on COVID-19

by BJGP Life | Apr 27, 2020 | Coronavirus, International | 0

Australia now has one of the flattest COVID-19 curves in the world, one of the lowest death rates. Maybe much of our success is based again on luck. The response of the government to the epidemic was initially a little lethargic, but eventually sudden and precise. Populism seems to have been replaced by an unusual preponderance of listening to experts.