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The precariousness of political management of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in the search for scientific answers: Calling for prudence in public health emergencies

EDITORIAL Vaccination represents a new chapter in the management of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. So far, the hospitalisation and death curves in most countries have tended to follow the epidemic curve. As vaccination increases, new infections are not expected to lead to a corresponding rise in deaths and hospitalisations, with overwhelmed health services and a lack […]
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The origin of island populations of the African malaria mosquito, Anopheles coluzzii

ABSTRACT Anopheles coluzzii is a major malaria vector throughout its distribution in west-central Africa. Here we present a whole-genome study of 142 specimens from nine countries in continental Africa and three islands in the Gulf of Guinea. This sample set covers a large part of this species’ geographic range. Our population genomic analyses included a description […]
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The impact of economic recessions on health workers: a systematic review and best-fit framework synthesis of the evidence from the last 50 years

ABSTRACT Economic crises carry a substantial impact on population health and health systems, but little is known on how these transmit to health workers (HWs). Addressing such a gap is timely as HWs are pivotal resources, particularly during pandemics or the ensuing recessions. Drawing from the empirical literature, we aimed to provide a framework for […]
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The case for simplifying and using absolute targets for viral hepatitis elimination goals

ABSTRACT The 69th World Health Assembly endorsed the Global Health Sector Strategy for Viral Hepatitis, embracing a goal to eliminate hepatitis infection as a public health threat by 2030. This was followed by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global targets for the care and management of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) […]
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The 2019 Health Basic Law in Portugal: Political arguments from the left and right

ABSTRACT The Portuguese National Health Service (NHS) was established in 1979. Since its inception, the relationship of the NHS with private-for-profit and private-non-profit organisations has been controversially discussed between left and right-wing political parties, and this has also led also to academic debate. In 1990, a Health Basic Law was approved by right-wing parties, which […]
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