Understanding ‘cultural traits’ key to effective COVID response, says professor

Understanding Canada's cultural characteristics, according to professor Umar Ruhi, is essential for developing an effective COVID-19 response.

Canada's Chief Medical Officer of Health Theresa Tam and Health Minister Patty Hajdu, pictured on March 18, 2020, speaking at that day's media briefing on the government's measures to help Canadians with the effects of COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Tam's briefings have been effective because they incorporate experts from across sectors, argues University of Ottawa professor Umar Ruhi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY Cherlene Eloria

April 27, 2020

Flattening the COVID-19 curve requires widespread citizen participation in public health measures such as physical distancing and self-isolation. But to ensure society is on board with such measures, countries need to adopt policies that are in line with its “cultural traits” as a ...

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