Oversight
The regulatory faults within the United States food chain became painfully apparent during the recent contaminated peanut paste outbreak. — Patricia Sue Guthrie, Seattle, Washington, USA
Roving
Mobile hospitals are among measures being adopted by state governments in India in response to a staggering shortage of doctors and other health workers — Natalie Alcoba, Yarragandlapalli, India
FIGURE. Image courtesy of Natalie Alcoba
Tuberculosis
The World Health Organization says that without measures to contain new drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis, the disease will soon spiral out of control. — Ann Silversides, CMAJ
FIGURE. Image courtesy of Reuters / Mike Hutchings
Dispatch
A Kingston, Ontario, physician reflects on casualties as he returns from a stint in Afghanistan. — Jorge Enrique Zamora, MD, Khandahar, Afghanistan