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What the coronavirus response tells us about Singapore and its neighbours

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The coronavirus has exposed holes in health systems across the Asia Pacific region. But when the epidemic first hit, the vast machine of Singapore’s public…

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Before the novel coronavirus, SARS killed 44 people in Ontario, but British Columbia immediately contained it. Here’s how.

By David Donaldson

Case studies

When diseases like the recent coronavirus emerge, public administration can make the difference between containment and major outbreak. The divergent experiences of two Canadian provinces…

These are the countries best prepared for health emergencies

By David Elliott

Health

A 195-country study finds national health security to be “fundamentally weak” around the world. No nation is fully prepared to handle an epidemic or pandemic,…

Coronavirus prompts Beauchamp return to Health

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

Department of Health secretary Glenys Beauchamp has returned from leave just days into her retirement. Health Minister Greg Hunt said his outgoing secretary had offered…

Fake department claims stack up as state authorities call out attempts to foster fears

By Shannon Jenkins

Health

The New South Wales Department of Health has come out against widespread social media posts claiming to be issued by the “Department of Diseasology Parramatta”.

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What the coronavirus response tells us about Singapore and its neighbours

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Before the novel coronavirus, SARS killed 44 people in Ontario, but British Columbia immediately contained it. Here’s how.

These are the countries best prepared for health emergencies

Coronavirus prompts Beauchamp return to Health

Fake department claims stack up as state authorities call out attempts to foster fears