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COVID-19 and the decolonization of Indigenous public health

This article from Richardson and Crawford argues that principles of Indigenous self-determination, leadership and knowledge must be at the forefront of pandemic public health planning. It is rooted in an awareness of Canada’s colonial history and current colonial practices that underpin inequities in the social determinants of health experienced by Indigenous Peoples.

Off the back burner: Diverse and gender-inclusive decision-making for COVID-19 response and recovery

This commentary article by Bali et al. highlights the disproportionate impact of pandemics on women. The authors argue that it is essential to include a diverse group of individuals in decision-making for an effective COVID-19 response and recovery, with particular attention to the perspectives of women from low-middle income countries.

A call for a gender-responsive, intersectional approach to address COVID-19

Ryan et Ayadi analysent dans ce texte les effets à court et à long terme de la COVID-19 pour la santé et la situation financière des femmes et des filles. Elles formulent des recommandations en matière de soins de santé, de santé publique et d’élaboration des politiques afin d’assurer une planification intersectionnelle sensible au genre pour lutter contre la pandémie.

Ethics of COVID-19-related school closures

Dans ce texte, Silverman et ses collaborateurs explorent les dimensions éthiques liées aux fermetures d’écoles durant la pandémie de COVID-19. Ils fournissent des statistiques montrant les effets délétères à long terme pour les élèves et leurs familles qui vivent des iniquités.

Embedding equity into emergency operations: Strategies during COVID-19 & beyond

This brief and corresponding webinar from the Bay Area Regional Health Inequities Initiative (BARHII) and the Public Health Alliance of Southern California discusses how to embed equity into emergency response during COVID-19,including case study examples, policy strategies and recommendations.