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A Surge in Antibiotic Resistance

Understanding the Rising Threat of Antibiotic Resistance The landscape of public health is facing a seismic shift due to the escalating threat of antibiotic resistance. Recent data, encapsulated by a report from the World Health Organization (WHO), highlights a grim reality: one in six bacterial infections globally are now resistant to standard antibiotics. This growing […]

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Developmental disorders

How New Data Could Improve Autism Programs in MENA

The recent autism-Tylenol claims coming out of the US may narrow our vision to a US-centric approach. Last year, a pediatrician in Cairo described how families often arrive at her clinic years after their child’s first symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). “Parents usually suspect something is different,” she said, “but stigma and lack of […]

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Communication

Trump’s Tylenol and Autism Claims

President Trump’s remarks linking Tylenol (acetaminophen) to autism has reignited public health debates globally. Experts have voiced concerns over the implications this misinformation may have on public perception and health practices. This article aims to examine these claims, assess the scientific evidence, and explore the broader public health implications. Understanding the Claims On Monday, President […]

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Epi

What Rift Valley Fever Teaches Us About Hidden Epidemics

In 2007, Kenya faced a Rift Valley fever (RVF) epidemic so severe it drained $32 million from its economy. Four years later, South Africa’s sheep industry lost nearly $14 million to the same disease. For decades, scientists explained these outbreaks through a neat, if chilling, story: infected mosquito eggs lie dormant during dry spells, then […]

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Climate

Global Chikungunya Virus Surge

Chikungunya virus cases have been rising markedly in various parts of the world. This mosquito-borne illness, which can cause debilitating joint pain, is showing alarming trends, particularly in Asia and Europe. In this blog post, we look at the factors driving this surge, its implications for global public health, and the strategies being devised to […]

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Epi

Addressing the Cholera Outbreak in Darfur

Cholera, a preventable and treatable disease, has once again reared its head in North Darfur, Sudan. The North Darfur region has become the epicenter of a cholera outbreak, threatening the already fragile healthcare infrastructure. This public health crisis is exacerbated by ongoing conflict, displacement, and limited access to resources, thereby putting thousands of lives at […]

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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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Epi

420 Million Geo-Tagged Posts Reveal Pandemic Prediction Clues

Imagine trying to predict a hurricane, but your radar only works on half the sky. That’s the challenge public health officials face when trying to forecast COVID-19 surges using social media. New research published in Frontiers in Public Health reveals that politics and pandemic forecasting are more closely intertwined than previously expected. Researchers analyzed over 420 million […]

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Epi

Why 89% of Pandemic Search Data Predicts Outbreak Trends

You’re at home. You hear someone at work tested positive for COVID-19. Without even thinking, your fingers tap out “COVID symptoms” into the search bar. You’re not alone—millions of others are doing the same. But what if those frantic searches could do more than just offer answers? What if they could help predict the next […]

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