Asia

‘We have to be very cautious’: Experts speak out on dangers of avian flu outbreak

We asked a group of experts how concerned we need to be in light of the recent H5N1 infection in B.C., and what – if anything – we should do about it. 

Pandemic’s hidden heroes: Indentured labourers churning out our PPE supplies

Shibli is one of tens of thousands of migrant workers who have gone into debt to secure jobs in glove factories. This practice, debt bondage, is widespread among glove companies in Malaysia and is a form of forced labour.

The director of 76 Days discusses harrowing early days in Wuhan

Harking back to a time when Wuhan was the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic, 76 Days provides a fly-on-the-wall view of the city’s initial response to the coronavirus.

Empowering the elderly in Japan: lessons for home care in Canada