Pandemic

Pandemic

Conversation series: From risk to resilience: A health equity approach to pandemic preparedness, response and recovery

The events took place in English with English-language closed captioning and simultaneous interpretation in French. This webinar series is presented in partnership with the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada. Addressing the social determinants of health during COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the cracks in our health, economic and social systems that […]

From risk to resilience: An equity approach to COVID-19

Released in October 2020, this annual report of the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) of Canada reviews how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequities across the country. This year’s edition builds on the CPHO’s 2019 report, titled Addressing stigma towards a more inclusive health system.

Alternative federal budget recovery plan

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ 2020 Alternative Federal Budget Recovery Plan takes a health-in-all-policies approach to planning for a just recovery from COVID-19. The plan outlines concrete plans for a caring economy, income support, healthier

Webinar #5: Testing: Possibilities, challenges and ensuring equity

This webinar from the American Public Health Association and National Academy of Sciences focuses on COVID-19 testing, with attention to the equity concerns around testing including how testing location, mode, times, and costs as well as communication and existing relationships with the healthcare system act as barriers to testing across vulnerable communities.

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.

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

This commentary article from Ryan and Ayadi outlines the short and long-term health and economic impacts of COVID-19 on women and girls, and proposes actionable recommendations for healthcare, public health, and policy development for a gender-responsive, intersectional approach to pandemic planning.

Ethics of COVID-19-related school closures

This commentary article by Silverman et al. explores the ethics of school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes data indicating significant negative long-term effects for students from families who live with inequities.

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