Research & Analysis

The U.S. Vaccine Pullback is a Strategic Mistake

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When U.S. commitment to public health declines, so does the world's capacity to prevent the next crisis, say two medical epidemiologists with the World Health Organization

The exterior of the U.S. Capitol is seen at sunset in Washington, DC, on January 4, 2023.

WHO Elections: Reform Without Reckoning

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The organization cannot be reshaped without confronting its internal structure, partnership rules, and expanding operational role

Delegates attend the 79th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization, in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 18, 2026.

Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the UN Pandemic Meeting's Real Test

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African countries and like-minded partners should band together to get what they need from the pandemic agreement, say two health security strategists

Security keep watch on top of a building during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, US, on September 22, 2026.

At BRICS Summit, India Takes the Lead on Noncommunicable Diseases

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As India attempts to redefine its role in BRICS as a health leader, an expert asks whether the country will make measurable progress instead of reaffirming known goals.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra speaks during day two of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, on September 13, 2026.

Five Ways to Deliver on the Pandemic Agreement's Promises

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Building the right legal, operational, and financial systems to prevent the next pandemic will require going beyond negotiations in New York or Geneva

A worker in personal protective equipment disinfects a cinema in preparation for the reopening of movie theaters, as the country's capital region loosens coronavirus disease restrictions, at Eastwood Mall, in Quezon City, Philippines, on October 16, 2021.

India's Climate Plans Miss Those Most at Risk

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Tracking caste-like hierarchies in climate and health metrics could help countries better mitigate extreme heat harms across South Asia and Africa

A laborer wearing a protective face mask looks on as he cleans the sewers, in New Delhi, India, on April 24, 2020.

Antimicrobial Resistance Threatens Bangladesh's Coasts

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Rising salinity in Bangladesh's waters—which could worsen under a record-breaking El Niño—has created the perfect conditions for aquatic pathogens to multiply

A man feeds a shrimp pond, scattering food across the water to sustain the growing stock. Photo taken on March 5, 2026, in Koyra subdistrict, Khulna district.

Caring for Incarcerated U.S. Veterans Post-9/11

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A bill introduced in March could address a significant gap in mental health care for U.S. service members, but remains under negotiation

The seal for the Department of Veterans Affairs stands at the door of its headquarters, in Washington, DC, on February 20, 2025.

Youth Need Support Systems for Online Harms

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Recent court rulings have exposed harms caused by social media, but experts say accountability on its own will not counter online violence, including cyberbullying

A person uses a cellphone, in Manhattan, New York City, on September 17, 2020.

How Self-Care Can Fill Gaps in Cervical Cancer Screening

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Tools that allow self-sampling for HPV testing can help overcome barriers to screenings such as transportation, cost, and fear of pain

Women wait in line to be seen at a UNICEF supported mobile health clinic, in the village of Rubkuai, Unity State, South Sudan, on February 16, 2017.

Biosecurity's Blind Spot

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Coordinating responses across all levels of government could help prevent biological accidents and safeguard national security in the face of biothreats

A biohazard sign is displayed in the biocontainment facility of the Spiez Laboratory, in Spiez, Switzerland, on June 8, 2022.

Improving Kenya's Carbon Market to Support Health and Climate

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Building on the success of projects like Mikoko Pamoja, Kenya is working to regulate its carbon market to address past controversy and secure community gains

Young mother standing holding a baby at Gazi dispensary, with white head wrap. Saumu Bakari, from a neighboring Zero Zero village that is yet to have its own dispensary, receives maternal and child health services at Gazi dispensary. The Mikoko Pamoja project continues to support the dispensary.