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After SARS and HIV, COVID-19 is just the latest global threat

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Armando Lara faces off with his son Andrés. He became his kung fu coach and mentor about four years ago, shortly after receiving his stomach dysplasia diagnosis

Man copes with terminal illness and COVID with help from kung fu

It is critical I keep my stress levels low to keep my condition from worsening. Kung fu, a largely spiritual practice, has been a key part of my recovery, as it promotes peace of mind and discipline.
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Khrystal Epps' son in his hospital bed. He developed worrying symptoms six weeks after recovering from COVID-19

South Carolina mother recounts son’s post-COVID MIS-C diagnosis

We didn’t walk far when he stopped, sat down on the ground, and complained about his stomach again. I went from skeptical to worried in a second; he had never stopped me like this before.
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Doctors and nurses in a Salvadoran hospital

Doctor reflects on fear and panic of pandemic’s initial days in El Salvador hospital

With many of the initial COVID-19 cases, patients did not receive humane treatment because panic and dread took over. One can judge and say the medical teams involved are bad, neglectful people; however, fear blinded them.
Health
"Those who die become our teachers. They tell me things they cannot say to anyone else; their last words contain great depths.

End-of-life doula shares the beauty to be found in death

We are going to die; that is obvious. The certainty of death invites me to a task related to life; to live better. Death is a great advisor, calling us to live in the present.
Education
Samuel displays the poster offering virtual English classes that caused him to go viral in July 2021

Teacher goes viral seeking students on Mexico City streets

With no other options, I took to the streets with a homemade sign, offering virtual English classes for 15 pesos (75 cents) an hour to generate some income. I couldn’t imagine where that act would lead me.
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Shambhu Nath's younger brother Swami Nath died of Covid-19 the next day

India families forced to dump dead relatives in river

The second wave of COVID-19 had devastated the country. It seemed to kill almost everyone who caught the virus. I was frightened and feared the worst.
Health
Ramiro Merlo, a 15-year-old boy, suffers from cystic fibrosis.

Boy with cystic fibrosis pleads for Pfizer vaccine

His fight goes beyond the vaccine. He struggles to leave a legacy. He wants to show everybody that they must treat people with diseases like his.
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Shahnawaz Sheikh is working 24/7 to save as many lives as he can through his Unity & Dignity Foundation. | Shahnawaz Sheikh

India’s ‘Oxygen Man’ breathes life into region

I wanted to make a difference, so no one else dies from a lack of oxygen, lack of empathy, or lack of timely healthcare.
Health
Gabriela and her son Nicolás

Death after botched diagnosis sparks push for new law

I want to make visible the death of so many children, babies, and young adults so that there are no more invisible victims.
Health
Empty antiretroviral drug bottles in her house

HIV medicine shortage threatens thousands in Kenya

Not taking antiretroviral medicines means I have given HIV the chance to multiply the deadly virus in my body and further weaken my immunity.
Sports
Federico Abruzzi delivering food during the pandemic.

Soccer star delivers food to community

I left everything behind and potentially exposed myself to the virus to bring food to those who most need it.
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Juan Manuel with the portable X-ray equipment.

Fighting the invisible enemy: COVID-19

We looked like doctors from the movies: covered head-to-toe in protective equipment as we walked into the unknown.
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