Tag: global health
Dr. William Foege, the hero who ended smallpox, has died.
The world recently said goodbye to a true giant of public health, a man whose name, while perhaps not universally known, is etched into...
The U.S. says RFK Jr.’s infant vaccine study in Africa is still on, despite all the criticism.
The murmurs of concern surrounding an infant vaccine study linked to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in Africa have grown into a roar of criticism,...
Indian study shows drug-resistant fungus turning more deadly, spreading globally
India, at the forefront of the global fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), faces yet another looming challenge: the increasing threat of drug-resistant fungal infections....
WHO Report Highlights Imbalance in Global Genomic Research Focus
The dawn of genomic medicine promised a revolution in healthcare, offering personalized treatments, precise diagnostics, and a deeper understanding of human biology. However, a...
A Washington state person is thought to be the first to die from a rare strain of bird flu.
A quiet ripple of concern has spread from Washington state, carrying news that feels both tragic and unsettling. A person there is believed to...
Washington resident dies from a bird flu strain never before seen in people.
A somber report from Washington state is sending ripples through the global health community. A resident has tragically died after contracting a strain of...
Global collaboration accelerates progress toward eliminating cervical cancer
Cervical cancer, a preventable and treatable disease, continues to cast a long shadow over women's health worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries. It...
Bird flu is back, and it’s making people wonder if we’re ready.
Remember when bird flu felt like a distant, almost forgotten worry? Well, it seems the universe has a way of reminding us that some...
The government shutdown is causing many CDC experts to skip a crucial infectious disease meeting.
Imagine a critical huddle where the world's top infectious disease fighters gather, sharing vital intel, spotting new threats, and strategizing defenses. Now imagine key...
