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Every day, we share what we're reading, listening to, and watching in the world of global health — from well-reported news articles and in-depth studies to timely podcast episodes and features
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A Woman Is Cured of HIV Using a Novel Treatment
Hers is the third case of HIV ever to be cured
GBD Collaborator Spotlight: Dr. Elizabeth Wangia
"Governments and projects invest heavily in their core mandate but rarely prioritize monitoring and evaluation"
Sharp Rise in Measles Cases in Afghanistan
Measles cases have been on the rise in all provinces since the end of July 2021 with the highest weekly toll so far occurring over the last four weeks
Countering the Pandemic Threat Through Global Coordination on Vaccines: The Influenza Imperative
The pandemic has provided a disruptive moment to advance new norms and frameworks for influenza
Can China Ever Reopen?
"Pivoting from zero COVID to a different approach would be too risky for both the political and health systems of the country"
Double Agents in Global Health
Bridging gaps in understanding between low-, middle- and high-income countries
The COVID-19 Pandemic and China's Global Health Leadership
China's ambitions for global health leadership are faltering as the COVID-19 pandemic persists
Pandemic Preparedness and COVID-19: An Exploratory Analysis of Infection and Fatality Rates
Greater investment in risk communication and community engagement strategies could boost confidence individuals have in public health guidance
Huge Volumes of COVID Hospital Waste Threaten Health
Used COVID-19 syringes, test kits, and vaccine bottles have created tons of medical waste, reports the World Health Organization
Illegal Gold Mining Causing Record Mercury Levels in Peruvian Rainforests
Gold mining is a staple of the local economy, but protections are needed so indigenous communities are not poisoned by mercury through air and water
A Russia-Ukraine War Could Ripple Across Africa and Asia
Beware of food price spikes and revolutions if Ukrainian grain deliveries are disrupted
Rich Countries Lure Health Workers From Low-Income Nations to Fight Shortages
Huge pay incentives and immigration fast-tracks are leading many to leave countries whose health systems urgently need their expertise