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World Mental Health Report by WHO – Part 1 – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1279 Asrar Qureshi’s blog post discusses a WHO report highlighting the global mental health crisis, emphasizing its significance beyond illness. Mental health is essential for societal well-being and economic development, affecting productivity and quality of life. The report advocates for rethinking mental health attitudes, reducing stigma, and integrating care into all societal sectors....

World Mental Health Report by WHO – Part 1 – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1279

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World Economic and Social Outlook – Trends 2025 – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1278 The International Labor Organization's report highlights that global labor markets, while experiencing low unemployment rates, face deeper issues such as inadequate job quality, youth unemployment, informal work, and gender disparities. The focus must shift from merely creating jobs to ensuring meaningful, decent employment that fosters economic security and opportunity for all....

World Economic and Social Outlook – Trends 2025 – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1278

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Safe Blood Supply – A Global Health Essential – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1277 Asrar Qureshi's blog post emphasizes the critical importance of safe blood supply in healthcare, highlighting progress in voluntary blood donations, yet revealing stark inequalities in access, particularly in low and middle-income countries. It advocates for increased awareness and community engagement to ensure that safe blood becomes universally accessible, underscoring its significance in saving lives....

Safe Blood Supply – A Global Health Essential – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1277

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Four Mindsets that Sabotage Workplace Well-being – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1276 Asrar Qureshi's blog highlights the gap between employer investments in employee well-being and persistent workplace challenges like stress and burnout. Drawing on Enoch Li's research, it identifies four mindsets that hinder effective well-being initiatives: viewing well-being as a trade-off, individualizing responsibility, assuming uniform solutions, and treating well-being as mere programs rather than a cultural priority.... https://pharmaveterans.com/2026/06/22/four-mindsets-that-sabotage-workplace-well-being-asrar-qureshis-blog-post-1276/

Four Mindsets that Sabotage Workplace Well-being – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1276

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Youth Unemployment Despite Good Education – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1275 Asrar Qureshi’s blog post addresses the youth jobs crisis, highlighting the disconnect between education and employment opportunities for young people. It discusses the challenges of unemployment and underemployment, particularly in developing countries, and emphasizes the need for systemic changes in education, apprenticeship programs, and economic policies to create meaningful job opportunities.... https://pharmaveterans.com/2026/06/19/youth-unemployment-despite-good-education-asrar-qureshis-blog-post-1275/

Youth Unemployment Despite Good Education – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1275

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Investing in Health is Investing in Growth – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1274 Asrar Qureshi’s blog emphasizes that strong health systems are crucial for economic growth, as they influence labor productivity, education, and societal resilience. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the economic importance of health infrastructure. Investments in health care can drive job creation and innovation, making health a strategic asset for nations.... https://pharmaveterans.com/2026/06/17/investing-in-health-is-investing-in-growth-asrar-qureshis-blog-post-1274/

Investing in Health is Investing in Growth – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1274

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McKinsey's HR Monitor 2026 indicates a pivotal shift in Human Resources, emphasizing the need for strategic workforce planning, integrated talent acquisition, and cohesive employee development. It highlights the importance of employee experience and recognizes AI's potential in HR. Organizations must adapt to attract and develop talent effectively, aligning people strategy with business goals.

HR Monitor 2026 from McKinsey – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1273

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WHO Guidelines for Psychological Self-Help – How It Will Be Delivered – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1272 The blog post discusses the World Health Organization's new initiative for delivering psychological self-help. It emphasizes a blended approach using primary healthcare, community health workers, digital platforms, schools, workplaces, and faith organizations to integrate mental health support. This paradigm shift aims to democratize mental healthcare and enhance accessibility for diverse populations.... https://pharmaveterans.com/2026/06/12/who-guidelines-for-psychological-self-help-how-it-will-be-delivered-asrar-qureshis-blog-post-1272/

WHO Guidelines for Psychological Self-Help – How It Will Be Delivered – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1272

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New WHO Guidelines for Psychological Self-Help – The Model – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1271The World Health Organization's new implementation guide for psychological self-help aims to address the global mental health crisis by making support more accessible. With over a billion experiencing mental conditions and limited professional resources, the guide promotes structured, evidence-based self-help strategies to democratize mental health care, enhancing community support and outreach. The World Health Organization's new implementation guide for psychological self-help aims to address the global mental health crisis by making support more accessible. With over a billion experiencing mental conditions and limited professional resources, the guide promotes structured, evidence-based self-help strategies to democratize mental health care, enhancing community support and outreach.... https://pharmaveterans.com/2026/06/10/new-who-guidelines-for-psychological-self-help-the-model-asrar-qureshis-blog-post-1271/

New WHO Guidelines for Psychological Self-Help – The Model – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1271

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The Next Era of Medicine is Personal – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1270 This blog post discusses a transformative shift in healthcare from a disease-centered model to a personalized approach. Emphasizing understanding individual patient contexts, it highlights advancements in genomics and AI facilitating this change. As patients become active partners in their care, the focus moves towards prevention and early intervention, promising enhanced health outcomes and inclusivity.... https://pharmaveterans.com/2026/06/08/the-next-era-of-medicine-is-personal-asrar-qureshis-blog-post-1270/

The Next Era of Medicine is Personal – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1270

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Continuing Importance of Soft Skills in the Age of AI – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1269 In an age of AI, research from Harvard Business School emphasizes that human skills, particularly soft skills like communication, critical thinking, and leadership, gain significance rather than diminishing. As technology advances, these skills become vital for teamwork, adaptability, and ethical decision-making, reinforcing the importance of human capabilities in the workplace.... https://pharmaveterans.com/2026/06/05/continuing-importance-of-soft-skills-in-the-age-of-ai-asrar-qureshis-blog-post-1269/

Continuing Importance of Soft Skills in the Age of AI – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1269

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Is Your Organization Listening to Customers? – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1268 Asrar Qureshi's blog emphasizes the importance of truly listening to customer feedback for business success. Companies that act on feedback improve revenue and customer satisfaction, revealing gaps between perceived and actual customer experiences. Effective feedback collection leads to learning and operational improvements, positioning organizations for competitive advantage in a changing marketplace.... https://pharmaveterans.com/2026/06/03/is-your-organization-listening-to-customers-asrar-qureshis-blog-post-1268/

Is Your Organization Listening to Customers? – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1268

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Asrar Qureshi’s blog post discusses the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, declared a Public Health Emergency by WHO. The post outlines Ebola's transmission, symptoms, historical outbreaks, and ongoing response efforts, highlighting challenges, including the lack of a Bundibugyo vaccine.

Ebola Strikes Again – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1267

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Asrar Qureshi's blog post emphasizes the importance of a strong start in new roles, particularly in the pharma industry. Key insights include understanding informal job expectations, the significance of relationship-building, and the necessity of clarity in role objectives. A thoughtful beginning builds credibility and long-term success.

First 90 Days on a New Job – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1266

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Asrar Qureshi's blog post discusses interconnected global challenges, including poverty, food insecurity, migration, education inequality, and weapons proliferation. It emphasizes that these issues stem from systemic failures and require inclusive solutions, ethical governance, and long-term leadership.

The World’s Ten Biggest Problems - Part 2 – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1265

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Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1264 discusses the interconnectedness of global challenges such as climate change, war, water scarcity, health crises, and human rights violations. These issues, while often viewed separately, are linked and require collaborative, systemic solutions. Addressing them effectively demands a comprehensive solution.

The World’s Ten Biggest Problems Part 1  – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1264

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Asrar Qureshi's blog post discusses the nuanced relationship between money and happiness, supported by research from Harvard Business School. It suggests that while money doesn't directly buy happiness, it alleviates stress and uncertainty, enabling greater control and emotional well-being.

Can Money Buy Happiness?  – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1263