WHO condemns the reported killing of more than 460 patients and their companions, as well as the abduction of six health workers, on 28 October from the Saudi Maternity Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan. Read the full press release: bit.ly/3WuVZ9u

Next week, @who.int, @unicef.org, and @unrwa.org will begin providing routine vaccinations, nutrition screening and treatment, and growth monitoring for 44,000 children across #Gaza, who have been cut off from life-saving care for nearly two years of conflict.

Viewpoint: Cultural context and family perspectives shape autism assessment and diagnosis. Considering pluralism and prioritizing therapeutic support may improve outcomes, especially for mild presentations. ja.ma/4o0dDy7

Some thoughts on #autism via @jamapediatrics.com viewpoint published today. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Happy to see CPS x.com/CanPaedSociety slowly move the needle on the topic of supporting children impacted by armed conflict, that is very relevant and has been for a long time cps.ca/en/documents... It builds on statements made previously cps.ca/en/media/cps...

In March 2024 I posed the following: "The least our health leaders could do is call out that this is not all right and affirm the need for a permanent ceasefire. It is unfortunate that many of them won’t even say Gaza..." The call has yet to be answered. www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...

At a time when there is so much discourse and rhetoric against disability, some thoughts here from a few months ago: www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...

This is true. Thank you.

Some related thoughts via @thespec1846.bsky.social: www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...

On #OrangeShirtDay, we reflect on truth & reconciliation in child health. 🧡 Drs. Emily Kacer & Patricia Farrugia published a commentary in Paediatrics & Child Health proposing Every Child Matters as a framework for pediatric practitioners to decolonize care & more. doi.org/10.1093/pch/... #Pedsky

Some thoughts on the role of children in teaching us about Truth and Reconciliation via @thespec1846.bsky.social www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...

It is interesting to see how 22 months into our times most unprecedented violation of humanitarian law and efforts, some people and organizations are finally saying something. Enough is enough.

Discover what’s new in pediatric cancer care. Pediatric hematology/oncology fellow Felipe Fajardo shares advances in treatment & outcomes in pediatric oncology—a must-watch for pediatric providers navigating today’s evolving care landscape. ⬇️ www.macvideo.ca/media/Update... #Pedsky #Medsky

It seems that 20 months of witnessing the intentional killing of innocent children, men and women is what it took for some people to finally conclude that what is happening to Palestinians is wrong. Remember the saying that "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere".

Some thoughts on valuing #disability and #difference in society published via @thespec1846.bsky.social www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...

Stories matter. Please scroll down to access the first one that @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social has posted about a Palestinian student impacted by what is happening in Gaza. More stories to come as per the text. dailynews.mcmaster.ca/articles/bri...

Like many Canadians I have decided not to travel to the US for either personal or professional reasons. I’m missing speaking and networking at #ATS2025 but loving following along all of the posts. The 🫁 community is united in defending research/healthcare. #elbowsup #thisisnotnormal

After 10+ years I’ve decided to retire from my role as President & CEO of the incredible Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, effective Dec. 31, 2025. It had been an amazing time. Read more: bit.ly/43CCrow

As children continue to be killed and maimed in #Gaza , I speak as a Pediatrician and remind @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social and @mark-carney.bsky.social where Canada's obligation should be: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...

Very interesting and important read. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/m...

I hope as a voter to see @liberalca.bsky.social and Mark Carney recognize the clear needs to support some of Canada’s most vulnerable. Child and youth health and mental health deserve recognition. As does movement towards implementing the UN CRPD and designing policies with them that matter.

Hoping the outcome for #Canadians tomorrow moves us closer towards a brighter & peaceful world. It's been a very very dark time in all ways possible. As Martin Luther King Jr said: Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. This is true in Canada & globally #Elxn2025

My heart goes out to all Canadians, but particularly those in the Filipino Canadian community in light of the senseless and devastating event in Vancouver last night at the Lapu-Lapu Day festivities. What should have been a euphoric celebration ended in unthinkable darkness.

"...these numbers do not indicate a problem. They indicate a responsibility." #autism autismalliance.ca/addressing-r... @allianceautism.bsky.social

Maybe a more caring and loving world will emerge. Maybe, if we make it that way.

The connection between microagressions and names. Important read. www.aamc.org/news/please-...

Every conflict has two sides. This one could take a lifetime to understand. But we must speak up against attacks on healthcare facilities & children.

@cmadocs.bsky.social Please see this article and pay heed to it.

"In the face of these horrors, we cannot be silent. We must act, all of us, and the Canadian medical establishment must do much more..." by Dr. Kavita Algu www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

Statement of Solidarity in light of racist demonstrations in Hamilton community.mcmaster.ca/statement-of...

There is much organized work to evade the fact of war crimes, starvation and genocide via distractions that would falsely claim that speaking those facts has something to do with hate. It is time to stop falling for it.

Not sure how to react but it is a glimmer of hope.