Digital transformation goes beyond just getting rid of physical paper. It is a driver of change, moving a whole medical ecosystem, including patients, to the digital era. And whether we like it or not, we all are enrolled in it one way or another.
Read MoreIn health promotion, we have to bridge the knowledge gap and seek to find a common identity and solidarity between those sending and those receiving health messages. It goes beyond mere communication.
Read MoreChina’s extreme measures in the battle against Covid-19 led to a 90% decline in new infections within the country.
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Read MoreThere are two principal reasons why an outbreak of an infectious virus is worrying. Firstly, viruses spread exponentially. Secondly, uncertainty in a virus outbreak is common, especially in the early weeks.
Read MoreFrom a public health perspective, finding a vaccine is more valuable than developing treatments, as immunisation is a better way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the populations of entire countries.
Read MoreResponding to virus outbreaks is speed-crucial, not only in terms of containment decisions, but also how health authorities communicate health messages to the public.
Read MorePeople do not live in a vacuum. They are the product of a whole universe of beliefs and cultural values. These beliefs may run counter to the health advice they might receive. A great deal of health promotion activities and patient-centric research, if conducted properly, needs to involve a firm understanding of the health beliefs shared by the target population.
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