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Dog Bites Aren’t Random: What Communities Are Missing

On a hot afternoon in a rural neighborhood, a mother watches her children hesitate at the edge of the street. A pack of dogs has settled near an open trash pile. They aren’t snarling. They aren’t charging. But everyone knows the risk. For families like hers, dog bites aren’t freak accidents—they’re part of the daily […]

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Global

Rising Cannabis Psychosis in Young Canadians

The correlation between cannabis use and mental health issues among the youth has been the subject of growing concern, especially in regions where cannabis has been legalized. Recent reports highlight a troubling rise in psychosis among young Canadians, indirectly pointing fingers at cannabis consumption as a potential catalyst. Understanding the Canadian Context Canada, being one […]

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The impact of climate change on natural disasters
Climate

The Impact of Climate Change on Natural Disasters

In recent years, communities across the globe have witnessed a sharp rise in extreme weather events. From devastating floods to record-breaking heatwaves, these disasters are no longer isolated incidents. Instead, they are becoming frequent and more destructive. At the center of this growing concern lies the impact of climate change on natural disasters, which continues […]

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Global

What Drives Racial Inequity in Brazil’s Care?

On a humid afternoon in São Paulo, a woman waits outside a local clinic with her son. She arrived early, hoping to be seen before the day’s appointments fill. But when the system goes down—again—she is turned away. She has no private insurance, and the nearest alternative facility is several bus rides away. She weighs […]

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Global

What Drives Teen Sexual Risk in Conservative Societies?

Late one evening in a crowded Jakarta neighborhood, a 16-year-old scrolls through her phone long after her parents think she is asleep. The lights are off, the house quiet. Between homework videos and harmless memes, a link appears—shared by a classmate—pulling her into content she has never seen before, not in school, not at home, […]

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Global

New Study Shows the Next 25 Years of Opiate Risk

At a community clinic in Ohio, a young clinician unlocks the naloxone cabinet before the first patient even arrives. It’s become as routine as checking email. She knows the calls will come—parents frantic about sons who relapsed, neighbors reporting overdoses, patients trying their fourth round of detox. The opioid epidemic is no longer a wave; […]

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Global

How Libya Is Building a Stronger One Health System

Picture a warm September morning in Tripoli. Around a table, veterinarians, epidemiologists, environmental officers, and ministry leaders lean over large sheets of paper covered in markers, sticky notes, and arrows. Some build “influence towers” out of Lego bricks to show which organizations hold power. Others debate how information really moves during a zoonotic outbreak. This […]

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Global

Human Trafficking in Central America: Trends, Challenges, and Hope for Change

Human trafficking is a widespread crisis throughout Central America, capturing countless children, women, and men into modern slavery. From forced labor on farms to sexual exploitation in illegal brothels, trafficking in persons violates fundamental human rights and creates serious public health and social issues. As Central America faces poverty, violence, and large-scale migration, traffickers target […]

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Global

Organ Trafficking: The Global Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight

Organ transplantation is one of the greatest achievements in modern medicine. For patients with end-stage kidney, liver, or heart disease, a transplant can mean decades of extended life. But for too many people around the world, the promise of transplantation is tied to a shadow system built on exploitation, coercion, and human suffering. Organ trafficking […]

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Global

A Conversation with Suleiman Yusuf

In this interview, I speak with Suleiman Yusuf, a Nigerian implementation science researcher and WHO/TDR Fellow whose work sits at the intersection of evidence, equity, and real-world health systems change. Trained in epidemiology with a specialization in implementation science at the University of the Witwatersrand, Suleiman’s research focuses on how evidence-based interventions, particularly for tuberculosis, […]

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Global

The Crisis of Sudan’s Collapsed Health System

As the war in Sudan rages on, the nation’s health system has reached a critical state of collapse, threatening the lives of millions. The country’s healthcare facilities are crumbling amidst warfare, disease outbreaks, and a dire shortage of resources, marking a significant public health crisis (UN News). This blog post looks at complex situation, exploring […]

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