Please Stand Up

“Please stand up” was my request to a group of online students this week. They stare at the screen and don’t move. “Yes, I really mean it”. I smile and gesture ‘up’ with my hands. They hesitate, and reluctantly rise, somewhat embarrassed. I reassure them it won’t take long and Continue Reading

Why our public health services must be vigilant about how and where they buy medical equipment

Pakistan produces around 75% of the worlds high-end surgical instruments that are used in hospitals and health clinics around the world. Child labour and exploitative labour practices are used to produce these – operating in small, informal units at lower ends of the supply chain. I led a multi-stakeholder initiative Continue Reading