by David Bell | The societal changes of the past two years have been defined by, and led by, ‘public health.’ So it is right to look for public health analogies in the past to help understand what is happening, what the drivers are, and where they might lead.
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ArticlesCoronavirus Propaganda: Reflections on an Episode of Mass Self-haunting
by Dr Colin Alexander | The selective and strategic overstating of certain issues and understating of others and use of fearmongering rhetoric by governments during the pandemic should be concerning to citizens. It indicates a degree of contempt for the public by officialdom and a disrespect for democratic processes.
Natural immunity is not – and never was – just a right-wing conspiracy theory
Dr Jonathan Engler | The suppression of the concept of natural immunity has all the hallmarks of a coordinated misinformation campaign. It is difficult to tell exactly who the initiators of this were, although it is to be noted that the main beneficiaries have been governments and the vaccine manufacturers.
Essential Questions to WHO on Pandemic Preparedness and Response
In line with the founding principles of the WHO and orthodox principles of public health, PANDA has decided to publish its submission for the INB hearings in advance, to encourage open debate in ensuring global pandemic preparedness is underpinned by a strong evidence base, which gives full consideration to the COVID-19 response.
Here’s Why a WHO-Led Pandemic Treaty is a Terrible Idea
by Dr David Thunder | The World Health Organization has proposed that the international community negotiate and eventually ratify an international “accord” or “treaty” that would effectively consolidate the position of the WHO as the pre-eminent public authority responsible for guiding and coordinating international pandemic responses.
Origins and Trajectories of the COVID Phenomenon
by Nick Hudson | A bare-boned opinion on the broader context of the CORONAcrisis. It is intended to inspire people to add flesh to the counter-narrative that we must generate to avoid the dystopia that is threatened.
The WHO, Pandemic Preparedness, and the Importance of False Messaging
by Dr David Bell | The compliance thus achieved by the WHO has been vital to achieving a successful concentration of wealth, benefitting not just its major sponsors, but also the army of global health staff who have remained obedient throughout.
Data shenanigans as Sweden misleads its public over vaccination-related mortality data
How many other countries are playing the data tricks game?
A picture tells a thousand words: or does it?
The USA has taken a central role in attempting to drive changes to streamline and make more enforceable a WHO-led centralized response to future pandemics. It has to be asked whether they should be involved in public health planning at all.
When evidence and dogma diverge: The sad decline of our esteemed medical journals
by Dr David Bell | There was a time when medical publishing went beyond advertising and attempted to uphold the value of objectivity and evidence.