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School of Pharmacy dean appointed to COVID-19 vaccine workgroup
2 de agosto de 2020

School of Pharmacy dean appointed to COVID-19 vaccine workgroup

In the United States (US), public health officials are diligently working to facilitate the timely development of safe and effective vaccines against COVID-19, according to the (US Food and Drug Administration, but there is still much work to be done before such an immunization hits the market....

The shadow pandemic
2 de agosto de 2020

The shadow pandemic

Described as a shadow pandemic, domestic violence is a silent killer. And it happens in the Church more than you think.

Infectious disease physician breaks down coronavirus mask myths
2 de agosto de 2020

Infectious disease physician breaks down coronavirus mask myths

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends people wear cloth face masks in public places to reduce the spread of COVID-19. According to the National Public Health Institute, those who are pre-symptomatic can spread the virus before showing sympto...

Papua New Guinea’s smallest mission makes a big impact
2 de agosto de 2020

Papua New Guinea’s smallest mission makes a big impact

The South West Papua Mission has reported unexpected membership growth during the period of COVID-19, with a total of 24 small groups now meeting across the Gulf Province and Western Province. “During the first lockdown most of the church leaders were not happy for the small groups ...

Five things to know about sunscreen for your kids
2 de agosto de 2020

Five things to know about sunscreen for your kids

Sun safety can be difficult at all ages, but especially when dealing with younger kids. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warn parents that just a few severe sunburns can increase a child's risk of skin cancer later in life. Alexandra Clark , MD, division chie...