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Health equity

Trump’s New Executive Order on Federal Grants: What It Means for Public Health and Equity

On August 7, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking. On its face, the order claims to increase accountability in how taxpayer dollars are spent. But for those in public health, especially those working in health equity, community-based research, and inclusive education, the implications are significant and troubling. […]

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Policy

RFK speaks on Vaccines :-(

As misinformation spreads rampant across the globe, issues surrounding public health and vaccines have come into the spotlight. One of the recent high-profile cases involves the decision by the US government to pull $500 million in funding from mRNA vaccine research. This decision, led by the US Health Secretary, claims that these vaccines offer ‘more […]

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Global

Addressing Vaccine Inequities and Emerging Infectious Diseases

The global health landscape is being reshaped by various overlapping crises, including ongoing challenges from infectious diseases and the effects of climate change. As we move through 2025, a year marked by significant health concerns, public health leaders and stakeholders are advocating for a comprehensive and collaborative approach to tackle these issues. Vaccine Inequities: A […]

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Epi

E. Coli Surge: A Public Health Challenge for the UK

Public health officials in the UK have been grappling with an alarming rise in E. coli infections, particularly Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), which has triggered a wave of concern across health agencies and the public alike. Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has highlighted a significant increase in infections, notably affecting […]

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Epi

A Single Genetic Tweak Stops Mosquitoes from Spreading Malaria

The global public health community is abuzz with the latest breakthrough in the fight against malaria—a genetic modification that could potentially suppress the disease’s transmission. Researchers have engineered mosquitoes with a single tweak that makes them resistant to malaria infections, thus preventing the spread of this deadly disease. Malaria has been a scourge for centuries, […]

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Global

The Long-Lasting Impact of Lenacapavir

The landscape of HIV prevention is on the brink of a revolutionary shift with the introduction of a new drug that offers long-lasting protection against the virus. Known as lenacapavir, this injectable drug has recently received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is now being endorsed by the World Health […]

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Workforce

The Impact of Worker Strikes on Public Health Systems

Public health’s challenges come from all over. Not just from the ongoing challenges of pandemics and health crises, or federal mandates, but also due to disruptions within the healthcare workforce. A notable example is the ongoing resident doctors’ strikes in England, raising significant questions about the impact of labor actions on public health systems. The […]

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Health tips

Walking 7,000 Steps for Better Health: Debunking the 10,000 Step Myth

In recent years, the 10,000-step count has become the golden standard for daily physical activity, often perceived as a magic number for achieving and maintaining optimal health. However, a recent study is re-evaluating this notion, suggesting that fewer steps might be needed to reap significant health benefits. The 10,000 Step Phenomenon The origin of the […]

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Commentary

Why the World is Losing the Fight Against Measles

The global fight against measles, once on the verge of being won, is witnessing alarming setbacks. Recent data and reports highlight a disturbing trend: the resurgence of measles outbreaks, driven by vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. This article explores why the world is struggling to keep measles in check and what it means for public health. […]

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