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    Work until you disappear: Long COVID ensnared me in an exploitative health system

    Daphne Sara Safaei

    The disease emphasizes the racism and ableism of the public health sector in Germany. People with disabilities and chronic illnesses must be prioritized over profits. Read more…

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  • A photo shows colorful trays and vials on a research desk. The gloved hand of a researcher in a white coat is briefly shown, as well as a computer and yellow bucket.
    May 8, 2026

    A test for Long COVID can’t leave anyone behind

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    April 24, 2026

    We need masks in healthcare. Now.

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    April 17, 2026

    I developed Long COVID while practicing medicine. The system had no place for me.

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    Alice Wong showed us Disability Justice makes our advocacy stronger

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