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Sarah Roberts2025-01-08 12:03:192025-01-08 12:12:16Why Does Fear Often Trump Knowledge in Public Health Discourse?
Why Does Fear Often Trump Knowledge in Public Health Discourse?
As the Executive Director of the Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute, I am committed to advancing evidence-based approaches to health and hygiene. Yet, I find myself reflecting on a troubling trend: why does fear often drive our responses to public health concerns, while knowledge and evidence sometimes take a backseat?
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Sarah Roberts2025-01-08 12:03:192025-01-08 12:12:16Why Does Fear Often Trump Knowledge in Public Health Discourse?
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Sarah Roberts2024-10-24 11:41:582024-10-28 09:01:08Reflections from the UNC Water & Health Conference: Elevating the Role of Hygiene
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Sarah Roberts2024-10-17 15:46:362024-10-17 15:47:30Not for the Faint-Hearted: Why Investing in Hygiene Needs Bold and Courageous Partners
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Emily Giles2024-10-11 11:00:552024-10-28 09:04:11RGHI Fellows and Award Holders at This Year’s UNC Water and Health Conference
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Emily Giles2024-10-11 10:30:542024-10-28 09:05:00Join us at UNC Water & Health Conference for the Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute (RGHI) side-eventHygiene Insights
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