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If the last 15 months has shown us anything, it’s that preparedness is key to surviving novel infectious diseases. This doesn’t just refer to the constant medical research trying to keep us one step ahead, but also contingency plans in various health industries that are directly or indirectly affected by the fallout of a global pandemic. Perhaps no other health sub-industry has been so affected by the knock-on effect of Covid-19 as elective surgery. From...

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to rumble on and vaccinations are administered around the world, hopefully providing to be humanity’s route out, there is one question on the lips of many Muslims. Will taking a vaccine in Ramadan break the fast? Quite simply, the answer is no. Accepting a Covid-19 vaccine, or any other vaccination, will not break the fast which is observed by millions of Muslims around the world. Not only does the Qur’an...

After a year of social distancing, canceled life events and trips, and socializing through Facetime and Zoom, you are likely very excited by the newfound freedom that being vaccinated against COVID-19 will provide you. Unfortunately, it is not quite that simple. The COVID-19 vaccines are an enormous leap forward in a pandemic that has changed our lives. While these vaccines will help bring the finish line in sight, there is still more work to be...