Author: International Working Group for Health Systems Strengthening
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The Unprecedented Times: Malvikha Manoj

2020 has been anything but expected. Back in the day, (aka March!) when the pandemic was first announced, many countries closed down their borders immediately. The UAE, my home country, was one of them. I was in a limbo for a while, going back and forth between moments of hope when the border would open…
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The Unprecedented Times: Utkarsha Telang

2020 has been a rollercoaster ride for me. During the early months of the pandemic, it felt like life had come to a halt with uncertainty gripping in. COVID-19 has impacted almost every area of our lives and we continue learning the lessons that are sure to influence how we manage public health globally. 2020…
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The Unprecedented Times: Lynn Bust

If I had one word to describe 2020, as an emerging public health professional, it would be “frustration”. I’ve certainly learnt this year that things do not always go your way, and it’s better to always expect the unexpected. Despite all the challenges of this year, I think what’s been most important to me is…
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