Pregnancy is an incredibly exciting time in any mother’s life. It can also though, be a very daunting time, with the Covid-19 virus some new concerns and fears may arise. It would be entirely understandable if one found herself asking...
On February 18th-19th 2019, I had the opportunity to participate in the ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) Immersion training in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was an insightful 2 day training, and also a great opportunity to connect with other...
My husband often comments on the way I run. He’s convinced that there is some correlation — rooted in aerodynamics — between my ‘strange’ form of running and my ‘unbelievable’ endurance. He often marvels at how I don’t stop, even on the hilliest of...
On July 5, 2018, an Interactive Hearing took place as preparation for the third High-Level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Representatives from pharmaceutical companies, the International Diabetes Federation, NCD Alliance (NCDA), etc were present...
My daughter had run a 39.5 C fever for 4 days straight. Tonight she seemed to be declining. Until now I had felt I could manage her ‘likely’ viral illness on my own. I started questioning myself as I often...