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In The MediaEbola: How it spreads, the treatments available and why this outbreak is so devastating
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.
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In The Media
You’re not imagining it. Health misinformation is everywhere
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.
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Call for participants: Survey on health-care professionals’ experiences
We invite you to participate in a survey designed to understand the perspectives and experiences of health-care professionals across Canada with regards to vaccination, harassment and moral distress during the pandemic.
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In The Media
Bridging faith and public health to overcome vaccine hesitancy
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.
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SFU-led research project awarded $14.6 million funding to prepare for future pandemics
A new research group based at SFU has received a major funding grant totalling $14.6 million to help support public confidence in and access to vaccines, in preparation for future pandemics.
