Abraar Karan
Stories
-
Health
Coronavirus FAQ: My partner/roommate/kid got Covid. And I didn't. How come?
Infectious disease doctor Abraar Karan says it's the question he's asked most often about SARS-CoV-2. So how does that happen? Here's his answer.
-
Health
Opinion: How COVID Reveals The Hypocrisy Of The Global Health 'Experience'
Health workers from the West couldn't help out in other countries due to lockdowns and restrictions. So they turned to help at home. But what is their role in lower resource countries moving forward?
-
Health
OPINION: To Solve The Pandemic, Biden Must Focus On Equity
Doctors who helped stop Ebola call on Joe Biden's transition team to address COVID-19's racial and economic inequities. The evidence shows a safety net under the most vulnerable protects us all.
-
Health
OPINION: The Ghosts Of Colonialism Are Haunting The World's Response To The Pandemic
The era of colonial powers ended in the 20th century. But the legacy lingers on and can be seen in the way the West has reacted to the coronavirus crisis. Although there are some hopeful signs, too.
-
Health
Opinion: It's Time To End The Colonial Mindset In Global Health
Health workers from rich countries who do short-term stints in poor countries are perpetuating the colonialist story in which the "white savior" comes to the rescue of the native population.