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A Virus Hunter's Struggle for Respect in Post-COVID China

A Virus Hunter's Struggle for Respect in Post-COVID China

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Zhang Yongzhen's recent ordeal is an interplay of personal, cultural, institutional, and political factors

Why Harassing International NGOs Is Bad for Health

Why Harassing International NGOs Is Bad for Health

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Authoritarian leaders inadvertently weaken their countries' health infrastructure when they legislate against nonprofits

Poland's New 'Pregnancy Registry' Raises Red Flags

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Some women feel their privacy and autonomy are on the line

Poland's New 'Pregnancy Registry' Raises Red Flags

Religion and COVID-19—Keeping Faith in the Battle Against Coronavirus

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Faith leaders and their organizations can and should serve as crucial allies in the fight against COVID-19—and many are

A funeral worker wears a face mask with an illustration of Jesus, outside Los Ceibos hospital amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on April 15, 2020. The photo shows the worker in protective head covering and mask. on his mask is an image of Jesus with a rainbow colors on his robe. REUTERS/Santiago Arcos

The Once and Future World of Global Health Governance

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To meet twenty-first century geopolitical, national security, and climate challenges, global health policies must evolve

A Mauritanian man stands on what appears to be an ancient wall of old baked bricks on Aug 16, 2005 in the ancient village of Ouadane. He is wearing a light blue robe that is filling with strong winds, presumably carrying sand and dust south from the Sahara, and stands in bright contrast to the dull red background. Africa’s Sahel region is threatened by desertification. REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly