My Cruel Teacher - Long Covid

Explore the impact of Long Covid in this compelling TEDx talk by Nisreen Alwan, a British-Iraqi public health researcher. Delve into the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent efforts to recognize Long Covid as a significant health concern. Gain insights into the power dynamics, objectivity challenges, and vulnerabilities within public health discourse. Learn about Alwan's personal experience with Covid-19 and how it transformed her into a prominent health campaigner, leading to increased medical attention on Long Covid. Discover her advocacy for equality in academia and the public sphere, particularly for women and ethnic minorities. The talk, presented with BSL interpretation by Bonnie Lawrence of Deaf Action, offers a unique perspective on the ongoing health crisis and its long-term effects.

My cruel teacher – Long Covid (with BSL) | Nisreen Alwan | TEDxSouthamptonUniversity