Stories by Aamir Jafarey

What are Covid-19 anti-bodies? Does it help to test for them? Here's what is known so far

With Sars-Cov2, there is still uncertainty regarding the relationship between antibody response and clinical improvement. Updated 08 Jul, 2020 10:56am

From bouquets to brickbat: Healthcare workers in the time of Covid-19

The government needs to respond to the needs of the healthcare workforce which is bravely fighting the outbreak. Published 23 Jun, 2020 11:22pm

From bouquets to brickbat: Healthcare workers in the time of Covid-19

The government needs to respond to the needs of the healthcare workforce which is bravely fighting the outbreak. Updated 23 Jun, 2020 10:32pm

To fight Covid-19, healthcare workers need responsible citizenry, capacity building and reciprocity

Healthcare workers alone cannot win the fight against Covid-19. Updated 10 Apr, 2020 08:17am

With Covid-19, healthcare workers are having to choose who gets a chance to live, and who will be left to die

This article examines the emotional impact that the Covid-19 crisis will have on an ill-equipped health workforce. Updated 14 Apr, 2020 04:59pm

Nashwa’s death is tragic. What can be done to prevent such incidents?

A system that seeks to penalise individuals without analysing the faults within is doomed to perpetuate the same errors. Updated 27 May, 2019 04:50pm

Hockey hero Mansoor Ahmed would not have died had Pakistan had a deceased organ donation programme

It is mind-boggling that the ultimate gesture of kindness requires so much convincing for acceptance in society. Updated 17 May, 2018 08:07am

Why are Pakistani doctors assisting in the 'missing women' phenomena ?

Gender-selection and sex-specific abortions violate Pakistan's medical code of ethics. Published 16 Mar, 2018 05:00pm

Pakistan's flawed forensic investigation in rape cases is the weak link in the justice system

Forensic medicine is an orphan specialisation in this country with the brightest minds choosing more lucrative fields. Updated 27 Jan, 2018 01:58pm

Pakistani medical codes weren't violated in sending friend request to Sharmeen's sister – and that's a problem

The fact of the matter is that most health professionals draw their own boundaries and follow their own norms. Updated 27 May, 2019 04:52pm