The Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on mental health “has not been counted yet” but will have an effect “for many years to come”, the World Health Organisation’s Dr Mike Ryan has said. The award marks the centenary of the death of Cameron, a leading public health doctor in Victorian Dublin and the City of Dublin’s superintendent medical officer of health. He was also quoted in newspapers directing that theatres, schools and places of “public amusement” be closed for public health reasons to prevent the spread of infectious disease. “He shows us why it is so important to stand up as advocates for the undermining determinants of health,” said Dr Ryan. He praised Dr Ryan’s dedication to “evidence-based public health and the clarity and honesty he employs with engaging with the public, which is an example for health professionals across the globe”.

Source: The Irish Times March 01, 2021 21:25 UTC