BRC Scholar Meaghan Thumath, an assistant professor of public health and emergencies at the University of British Columbia, worked with the World Health Organization during another Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2019.
In this op-ed for The Walrus, BRC Lead Scholar Tim Caulfield reflects upon the top ten challenges that he has observed on health misinformation – and the coordinated efforts needed from researchers, policy makers, and educators to address them.
Hesitancy toward getting vaccinated often reflects complex decision-making shaped by more than just health concerns. Religious beliefs, cultural values, and socioeconomic factors also play significant roles.