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Trust the doctor
Health officers and medical advisers have become the unlikely star performers of the pandemic.
Know thine enemy
By quickly and decisively acting on the lessons of previous outbreaks, three East Asian nations have dodged the worst of the pandemic. The West must take heed.
Time served
Glasgow used to be a hotspot for violent crime – but an innovative approach to driving down the numbers seems to be working.
Fat of the land
Qatar has an obesity epidemic; we meet the people working to change this, then explore initiatives around the world.
Best of the best
Good medical care is about more than mending broken bones – it also fixes nations. These are the countries and people building healthier states.
Observation
Staying in good health is about looking after what you have as well as thinking ahead. Speaking of which, join us soon at the new Monocle Café for an autumn pick-me-up.
What’s up doc
Real-life medical shows aren’t just for light entertainment. In Spain, people turn on the TV for health advice, and in Egypt, women tune in to learn about sex. Monocle meets the TV doctors.
