Category: Health
Brazil has two of the largest vaccine production factories in Latin America, and is known worldwide for its strong immunization programs. They have, however, been struggling to coordinate a federal immunization campaign.
More Than Just Immunization: The Covid 19 Vaccine as a Biopolitical Weapon
Biological warfare is often referred to in international development theory, but it has become a genuine possibility in the current global climate.
Interview with Barbara Clark
The Catalyst team met with Barbara Clark to discuss his paper “Water Sanitation Security: The Implementation of Autonomous Desalination in the Gaza Strip” in the upcoming Spring 2021 edition of Chrysalis.
Candid – Episode 5: Rollout for What
Juliana and Alex go deeper into the issues experienced during Canada's rollout, and what this means for education and the steps moving forward for our government bodies.
The Consequences of Fast-Fashion in the Global South
Today, eco-colonialism is a major consequence of fast fashion practices stemming from the fatal environmental and the social consequences.
The Silenced Kashmiri Narrative
The feelings and livelihoods of the Kashmiri people have been constantly disrupted and compromised by fighting between India and Pakistan. Civilians of Kashmir are pawns in the hands of these armed, nuclear powers.
Vaccinegate: Vaccination Outrage in Argentina and Peru
Over the last few weeks, two vaccination scandals have broken out in Peru and Argentina. Multiple high-ranking officers and wealthy private citizens were granted access to vaccines months before the immunization campaign in both countries began. In Peru’s case, … Continue reading
Developmental Hypocrisy: US Developmental Aid and San Francisco’s Housing Crisis
Until the Western world realizes that it is not the model society it makes itself out to be, problems of housing insecurity, education, and poverty will continue to devastate its citizens and societies.
Honduras’ “Shield Against Abortion”: A Black Mark in Latin America’s Green Wave
Constitutional change in Honduras stands out in the “green wave” of pro-choice campaigning currently taking Latin America by storm. The advancement of anti-abortion legislation in Honduras threatens to undermine any regional progress.
Canada’s Approach to the COVID-19 Vaccine
The Canadian immunization rate is not as high as the United States' rate largely because of the challenges of vaccine quantity and distribution in Canada. This brings to question the efficiency of Canada’s inoculation strategies and priorities.