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A Living Palette

Just over a week ago, I found myself having a bit of the flu or at least flu-like symptoms. A bad throat, a really stuffy nose and was somewhat feverish…

May 7, 2023 •

April 2023

the Synapse selection

A selection of interesting news and articles

Apr 23, 2023 •

The Odyssey of Health

We’ve come a long way. Health has come a long way. Every April 7th of the year, we celebrate World Health Day, and this year marks the 75th anniversary…

Apr 9, 2023 •

March 2023

Captain of All These Men of Death

Some years ago, while doing a chest X-ray for a routine pre-employment medical examination, I found a curious little lesion at the apex of my right…

Mar 26, 2023 •

To Dream a Little Bigger

Global health survives on new partnerships and collaborations. And they usually start with introductory meetings. Customarily, participants will begin…

Mar 12, 2023 •

International Women's Day

Writing a post today outside the regular newsletter day because this is important. Today is International Women’s Day. A day to celebrate the amazing…

Mar 8, 2023 •

February 2023

Of Power & Privilege

A couple of days ago, I hit a tiny milestone of a full year working in global health. Seeing that this is a global health newsletter, I suppose I should…

Feb 26, 2023 •

A Personal Pandemic

I figured now is a good time to start this newsletter. I had the idea for more than a year now, but only now it feels…right. So here goes. I often…

Feb 12, 2023 •

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