Research & Analysis

Ukraine Keeps HIV Response Steady Under Fire

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War has strained Ukraine's HIV programs, but capacity built years earlier has kept most prevention and treatment in place

A view shows a torn flag of Ukraine hung on a wire in front an apartment building destroyed during Ukraine-Russia conflict, in Mariupol, Ukraine, on April 14, 2022.

Could Economic Incentives Encourage Faster Outbreak Reporting?

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A new funding mechanism could speed up early disease reporting, which could prevent outbreaks like Ebola from spiraling out of control

John Macki, a public health expert, controls motorcycle taxis before a health check point screening along the street, in Mongbwalu, Djugu Territory of Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on May 23, 2026.

Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine: Tracking Outbreaks Amid Conflict

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War recovery plans should include detailed monitoring to prevent diseases like polio and cholera from spreading

A displaced Palestinian mother, Wafaa Abdelhadi, walks past the rubble of a house destroyed in an Israeli strike as she returns to her shelter with her daughters Lynn and Roueida, after they got vaccinated against polio, in Deir Al-Balah, in the Gaza Strip, on September 1, 2024.

Myanmar's Health System Is Under Siege, Endangering the Region

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Myanmar's war has displaced health-care workers and destroyed its infrastructure, enabling disease transmission to neighboring Bangladesh, India, and Thailand

A patient rests in her bedroom in National League for Democracy's AIDS center, in Yangon, Myanmar, on November 27, 2019.

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.