Fadime Pala, Author at envoy

The World’s Health Sends an S.O.S.

Fadime Pala3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Between 2019 and 2021, global life expectancy fell by 1.8 years, the steepest decline in decades. The World Health Organization’s 2025 data reads like a warning siren: the world’s health gains are stalling, and the 2030 goals are slipping further out of reach. Rising anxiety and depression during the pandemic also erased nearly six weeks…

Patch Adams: A Vision for Healing and Empowerment

Fadime Pala9 months ago9 months ago010 mins

Adams became widely known after the 1998 film Patch Adams, in which he was portrayed by Robin Williams. The film depicts his belief that doctors should treat patients with empathy and humor, challenging the traditional, often sterile, doctor-patient relationship. In a world often overshadowed by cynicism, disconnection, and the relentless pace of modern life,…