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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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Global

The Promise of Long-Acting Injections for HIV Prevention

So, in light of last week’s bad HIV news, here’s some good stuff In a significant leap forward in the fight against HIV, scientists and health organizations globally are celebrating the introduction of a long-acting injection that promises to transform prevention strategies. This groundbreaking solution is anticipated to offer near-total protection against HIV, and its […]

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Policy

Impact of Trump’s NIH and FDA Budget Cuts on Public Health in 2025

The budget’s been passed and awaits Trump’s signature, so let’s break it down again. Cuts the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), outlined in the administration’s fiscal policy for 2025, will reshape the landscape of public health in the United States. As we examine the implications of these budgetary […]

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