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6 hours ago

I'm an NHS consultant international partnerships are crucial as aid cuts bite

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
#hivaids
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago
Non-profit organizations

Congress gave money for global HIV work. The Trump administration isn't spending it

U.S. funding delays threaten vital HIV/AIDS programs in Africa, undermining efforts to combat the epidemic.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
Public health

HIV impacts hundreds of thousands of women. Here's how. - LGBTQ Nation

Women and transgender women face significant HIV burden and historical exclusion from research and care, with Black women disproportionately affected in the U.S.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Following the initial trials in Africa of the groundbreaking drug that could put an end to AIDS

On that sunny March morning, in a small health center in Lobamba, a rural area of Eswatini, this 32-year-old sex worker has just become one of the first people in the world to receive lenacapavir, a drug that, administered twice a year, offers nearly 100% protection against HIV.
Medicine
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

More than 20 attacks on Iranian healthcare facilities since March 1: WHO

WHO warns against US-Israeli attacks on Iranian healthcare facilities amid ongoing conflict, highlighting significant damage to the Pasteur Institute and others.
#polio
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

We are so close to eradicating polio the UK cannot afford to let progress slip

Polio eradication is nearing completion, but requires global coordination and sustained vaccination efforts to prevent resurgence.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Public health

Polio virus detected in London days before ministers cut global eradication funding

Polio virus detected in London sewage again, highlighting risks amid funding cuts for global eradication efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

We are so close to eradicating polio the UK cannot afford to let progress slip

Polio eradication is nearing completion, but requires global coordination and sustained vaccination efforts to prevent resurgence.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Polio virus detected in London days before ministers cut global eradication funding

Polio virus detected in London sewage again, highlighting risks amid funding cuts for global eradication efforts.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

3 Companies Built Their Fortunes on COVID Vaccines, but Only 1 Has a Real Plan for What Comes Next

Investors must evaluate which biotech company has a viable plan for future growth amidst declining stock performances post-COVID-19 vaccine boom.
#measles
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Suspected measles outbreak kills nearly 100 children in Bangladesh

Measles cases among children in Bangladesh have surged, with 6,476 suspected cases and at least 98 deaths reported in three weeks.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Here's some new dirt on a source of antibiotic resistance

Bacteria are increasingly resistant to antibiotics, with drought contributing to this rise in resistance and impacting human health.
#cdc
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Richard Hatchett, epidemiologist: The risk of a pandemic is greater today than it was in 2019'

Global pandemic preparedness remains inadequate, with increased risks and the necessity for strategic investment in health initiatives.
#meningitis
Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak

Meningitis outbreak in the UK has affected 29 people, resulting in two deaths, with a super-spreader event linked to a nightclub.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on meningitis in Kent: we must not take public health systems for granted | Editorial

Public health measures in Kent are effectively managing the meningitis outbreak, with vaccinations and antibiotics limiting its spread.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

WHO warns of health crisis unfolding in real time' across Middle East

A total stop to hostilities in the Middle East is essential to prevent a health crisis, according to the WHO's regional director.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Who's In Charge of Vaccines Now?

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration likely violated the law by dismissing the CDC's vaccine advisory panel and replacing it with vaccine-skeptical members, then altering childhood immunization schedules without proper input.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

South Africa, Mozambique are global tuberculosis hotspots

Southern Africa faces a severe tuberculosis crisis, particularly in South Africa and Mozambique, with high co-infection rates with HIV complicating treatment efforts.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Inside a rare lab that's blazing a bold trail as it hunts for new drugs

Kelly Chibale describes the drug discovery process as a fairy-tale quest, stating, 'It doesn't mean that there aren't surprises or miracles. They do happen, but you have to kiss many frogs before you meet the prince.' This metaphor illustrates the challenges and unpredictability in finding effective medicines.
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#meningitis-outbreak
Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Why is this meningitis outbreak so explosive?

A meningitis outbreak in Kent with 20 cases in one week is unprecedented and unusually rapid, defying typical meningitis transmission patterns that normally spread slowly through isolated cases or small clusters.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Thousands get meningitis vaccine as experts wait to see outbreak peak

Over 4,500 young people vaccinated in response to a meningitis outbreak in Kent, with two fatalities reported.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

I Remember a World Without Vaccines

I am open-minded; I believe in integrative practices, and I agree that the medical establishment can be arrogant and unduly influenced by the pharmaceutical industry, which now funds so much of medical research. But I fully understand Scherer's frustration with his interminable discussions with Kennedy about scientific articles.
Coronavirus
US news
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Global Health Workers Describe Impact a Year After Trump Admin Shut Down USAID

USAID's dissolution in 2025 has caused avoidable deaths and increased suffering among vulnerable populations globally, with malaria spikes, food assistance cuts, and disrupted medical supply chains already documented.
Coronavirus
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Climate change is fuelling deadly disease outbreaks, study warns

Climate change-driven extreme weather events directly cause disease outbreaks, with 60% of Peru's 2023 dengue cases linked to cyclone-induced rainfall and warm temperatures.
Coronavirus
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

CDC Issues Travel Advisory for More Than Two Dozen Countries-What to Know

The CDC updated its polio travel advisory to Level 2, adding Laos and Namibia while removing four countries, recommending all travelers maintain current vaccinations.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what's coming

Measles outbreaks impose substantial economic costs through containment, medical expenses, and productivity losses, while declining vaccination coverage threatens control of multiple infectious diseases.
#public-health-policy
Public health
fromNebraska Examiner
3 weeks ago

3 states and New York City join global disease response network * Nebraska Examiner

State and local public health departments in California, Illinois, New York, and New York City independently joined WHO's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network after the U.S. federal government withdrew from the WHO.
Public health
fromNebraska Examiner
3 weeks ago

3 states and New York City join global disease response network * Nebraska Examiner

State and local public health departments in California, Illinois, New York, and New York City independently joined WHO's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network after the U.S. federal government withdrew from the WHO.
Public health
fromNebraska Examiner
3 weeks ago

3 states and New York City join global disease response network * Nebraska Examiner

State and local public health departments in California, Illinois, New York, and New York City independently joined WHO's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network after the U.S. federal government withdrew from the WHO.
Public health
fromNebraska Examiner
3 weeks ago

3 states and New York City join global disease response network * Nebraska Examiner

State and local public health departments in California, Illinois, New York, and New York City independently joined WHO's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network after the U.S. federal government withdrew from the WHO.
Coronavirus
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Scientists discover clue in viruses that reveal if they were lab-made

A new study analyzing seven viral outbreaks found no unusual genetic changes in Covid or most viruses before emergence, supporting a natural zoonotic origin rather than lab creation.
#world-health-organization
Public health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

What Should You Say to Anti-Vaxxers to Keep Us All Healthy?

Vaccine mandates appropriately prioritize public health over individual autonomy when disease transmission endangers others, similar to restricting dangerous individual freedoms.
#who-withdrawal
fromFortune
2 months ago
Public health

After 78 years as a founding member, U.S. fully withdraws from WHO-and it owes over $130 million to the UN agency | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Public health

After 78 years as a founding member, U.S. fully withdraws from WHO-and it owes over $130 million to the UN agency | Fortune

US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US officially exits World Health Organization

The United States officially withdrew from the World Health Organization after President Trump signed an executive order starting withdrawal on his second-term first day.
Science
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say

A single nasal spray vaccine induces lung macrophage readiness, offering broad protection against viruses, multiple bacteria, and potentially allergies for months.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

UK government axes flagship global health project

UK aid cuts are forcing closure of the Global Health Workforce Programme, ending healthcare worker training and development across six African countries despite ministers previously emphasizing its role in pandemic preparedness.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Covid-19 inquiry is sounding a clear warning. If it's not heeded, yet more lives will be lost | Ben Connah

The UK Covid-19 inquiry is unprecedented in scope, examining a pandemic that affected every person across all four nations, with investigations covering political decisions, healthcare systems, care homes, children's welfare, economic impact, and societal changes.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 months ago

Bill Gates says AI could be used as a bioterrorism weapon akin to the COVID pandemic if it falls into the wrong hands | Fortune

Artificial intelligence will change society more than past inventions and poses significant benefits and risks, including bioterrorism and job disruption.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

How Canadian doctors are preparing for potential FIFA World Cup public health challenges | CBC Sports

Speaking from working right now in the middle of our flu season, where we haven't been able to handle a surge in acute care need anywhere in Canada it seems, I would be concerned going forward about having a surge in need for hospital resources, said Varner, CMAJ's deputy editor and an emergency doctor in downtown Toronto, in an interview with CBC News.
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fromNature
4 weeks ago

Prevent pandemics through One Health commitments

Risks of outbreaks with pandemic potential rise with increasing land-use change, biodiversity loss and climate change. The Pandemic Agreement adopted by the World Health Assembly in 2025 marks a historic shift that establishes the One Health approach as a legally binding obligation for pandemic prevention.
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#us-withdrawal
Science
fromAxios
1 month ago

The narrow slice of data that worries biosecurity experts

Certain biological datasets that materially increase misuse risk should be governed like sensitive health records while most biological data remains openly accessible.
Medicine
fromNature
2 months ago

The infection enigma: why some people die from typically harmless germs

Genetic mutations in immune-related genes cause inborn errors of immunity that make some people uniquely vulnerable to severe infections and immune disorders.
US politics
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

US officially out of WHO, leaving hundreds of millions of dollars unpaid

The United States will stop funding the WHO before January 22, 2026, cutting past and future support and prompting WHO budget cuts and staff reductions.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

How COVID-era trick may transform drug, chemical discovery - Harvard Gazette

Laboratories turned to a smart workaround when COVID‑19 testing kits became scarce in 2020. They mixed samples from several patients and ran a single test. If the test came back negative, everyone in it was cleared at once. If it was positive, follow-up tests would zero in on who was infected. That strategy, known as group testing, saved valuable time, money, and resources.
Science
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

A Tragedy of Early COVID Has Finally Been Explained

Hard evidence shows adenovirus-vector AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccines triggered rare, sometimes fatal VITT blood clots, informing safer vaccine design.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

What Jay Bhattacharya Wants From the CDC

In his first email to CDC staff, he wrote that the federal government's "decisions, communications, and processes" broke the public's trust during the pandemic, and that "acknowledging this reality is a necessary step toward renewal." In practice, the CDC has been undergoing a kind of forced renewal for months.
Public health
Public health
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Budget cuts and ignorance of history are racing us towards another HIV & AIDS epidemic

The Trump administration is cutting HIV/AIDS funding across CDC, research, state grants, and global programs, threatening decades of progress against a disease that devastated communities in the 1980s.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Should We Treat Political Violence as a Public Health Crisis?

Political violence in the U.S. has become routine and causes lasting psychological and public-health harms beyond immediate security threats.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why it's a bit surprising that the U.S. is attending a key global flu meeting

Each day, they pore over reams of data about how the virus is evolving worldwide, how well last year's shot performed, and which strains might be easiest to mass produce for a vaccine. The meeting, convened by the World Health Organization twice a year, is a critical moment for the WHO's Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Viruses don't know borders': US anti-vaccine rhetoric could impact global measles crisis

The World Health Organization announced in late January that six European countries: the United Kingdom, Spain, Austria, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan had all officially lost their measles elimination status, which means the virus has been circulating continuously in those countries for more than 12 months.
Public health
Public health
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Public Health Agencies Struggle to Keep Up With Rising Tuberculosis Cases

Tuberculosis cases and containment costs are rising nationwide, with Johnson County, Iowa experiencing a tripling of latent infections and costs surging from $17,000 to $65,000 annually, while state funding for contact tracing has been withdrawn.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Global health's defining test

Perhaps the most significant milestone was the adoption by WHO Member States of the Pandemic Agreement, a landmark step towards making the world safer from future pandemics. Alongside this, amendments to the International Health Regulations came into force, including a new pandemic emergency alert level designed to trigger stronger global cooperation. And to sustainably finance the WHO's work, governments in a historic show of support increased their contributions to our core budget.
Public health
#global-health
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

As the U.S. bids adieu to the World Health Organization, California says hello

California joined WHO's GOARN to retain international outbreak-response access after the U.S. federal government withdrew from WHO.
fromNature
1 month ago

African countries must take control of health policy

There is little doubt that this is what African countries need if they are serious about universal health coverage - ensuring that every member of their populations has access to this fundamental human right. But such an approach has never been implemented in Africa. Some of the reasons for this are outlined in a report on health financing by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the continent's public-health agency based in Addis Ababa, published last week (see go.nature.com/3o9wxfc).
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

How to improve vaccine uptake: a huge study offers clues

"What we've identified here could help improve adherence to vaccination quicker if we target the right people," he says.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US withdrawal from WHO threatens Africa's health gains

US withdrawal from WHO in January 2026 creates a major funding gap that threatens African health programs and jeopardizes progress against infectious diseases.
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

Will mpox go global again? Research shows it's evolving in curious ways

Mpox is evolving, caused a major 2022 global outbreak, can persist in mice testes suggesting potential male fertility impact, and risks vaccine or treatment evasion.
#niaid
fromNature
1 month ago
Public health

Exclusive: Key US infectious-diseases centre to drop pandemic preparation

fromNature
1 month ago
Public health

Exclusive: Key US infectious-diseases centre to drop pandemic preparation

fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Bellevue leads in pathogen-response training in advance of World Cup

CITYWIDE- NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/BELLEVUE, IN PREPARING FOR THE U.S. HOSTING THE WORLD CUP SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS YEAR, has trained close to 500 health care and public health professionals to respond to high-consequence infectious disease threats. The city's public hospital system announced on Tuesday, Jan. 27, that during 2025, the health care professionals were trained across four jurisdictions encompassing New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

This global health leader praises Trump's aid plan and gears up to beat malaria

U.S. global health policy is shifting toward sustainability and country self-reliance, requiring careful, gradual transitions tailored to each country's capacity.
fromNature
2 months ago

How do vaccine cutbacks affect public health? Ask Japan

Half a world away, specialists in Japan say they have some hard-won wisdom to offer. They watched flu and pneumonia deaths spike after the Japanese government stopped pushing parents to have their children vaccinated against influenza. They witnessed rubella outbreaks driven by shifting vaccine guidance that left a segment of the population vulnerable. And they saw an unfounded media scare turn the public away from immunizations against human papillomavirus (HPV), which is responsible for nearly all cases of cervical cancer.
Public health
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Trump's HHS Trashes Top African Health Organization as "Fake" and "Powerless"

the research would have followed 14,000 infants in the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau. The problem? Only 7,000 of those newborns would have received an urgently needed hepatitis B vaccine, in order to compare the two groups. On top of the flagrant ethics violations, the total cost of the research would have exceeded the cost to pay for "over a decade's worth of Hepatitis B vaccine birth doses [for everyone] in Guinea-Bissau."
Public health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

A Virus Is Rising Exponentially This Month

We see the percentage of outpatients' visits for influenza-like illnesses (proven influenza cases and not tested but similar cases) in 2025 and the beginning of 2026, compared to the last few years. The current outbreak is represented by a dark red line that is higher than in previous years and is expected to continue rising with the start of school this week.
Public health
Public health
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Top African Health Official Blasts Trump Administration's Plans for Human Experimentation in Africa

Africa CDC asserts African sovereignty over clinical trials and rejects foreign imposition after US officials pushed a vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau.
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