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Global HIV Crisis 2025: Navigating the Economic and Humanitarian Aftermath

The global HIV response is currently facing one of its most significant setbacks in decades. This dire situation has been largely attributed to abrupt funding cuts and a deteriorating human rights environment, which have severely disrupted prevention and treatment services worldwide. Earlier in 2025, the US government paused all foreign HIV assistance. This abrupt funding […]

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AI

Qatar & Implementation Science: Day 1 reflections

Driving Change: Regional Conference on Health and Emerging Fields in Implementation ScienceDecember 5, 2025 — Doha, Qatar Implementation science in the Middle East may be redefining what public health can be. That was my overwhelming impression after an energizing first day at the Driving Change conference hosted at Qatar University. As someone who has worked […]

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Health equity

The Rise of “Gold Standard Science”—And How It’s Being Weaponized

Arecent executive order from the White House, titled “Restoring Gold Standard Science,” has quickly become one of the most consequential (and controversial) developments in federal science policy. Marketed as a push for research that is “transparent, rigorous, and impactful,” the order promises science that clearly communicates uncertainty, questions its own conclusions, and guides evidence-based decision making. […]

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Global

Addressing the NHS Cancer Target Crisis: Challenges and Solutions

Recent reports that NHS cancer targets are falling short have sparked significant concern within the public health community. The issues are multifaceted and involve systemic challenges within the NHS. This article explores the current situation, the underlying causes, and potential solutions to address these pressing issues. Understanding the Current Situation A recent BBC report indicates […]

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Global

Global Water Crisis and Public Health: Urgent Need for Action

As our planet continues to grapple with the multifaceted impacts of climate change, one issue that stands out due to its profound impact on public health is the escalating global water crisis. Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, yet millions worldwide are facing severe shortages exacerbated by environmental shifts and inadequate infrastructure. […]

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Health equity

What’s Blocking Mexico’s Push for Teen Mental Health

In a small rural clinic in Chiapas, a 17-year-old girl sits with her mother, explaining that she hasn’t slept well in weeks. She’s been anxious, skipping school, and sometimes thinks about ending her life. The nurse listening to her story has compassion—but not the tools, training, or referral network to help.Scenes like this are becoming […]

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Global

How Gaza’s Doctors Are Holding the Line Against Collapse

In the fall of 2023, ambulances in Gaza began arriving not at hospitals—but at rubble. With more than 1,000 documented attacks on health facilities and the deaths of over 500 medical personnel, the war has transformed the act of healing into an act of survival. A new Frontiers in Public Health report by Deema Al […]

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Health equity

The Surge of Obesity-Related Cancers

Recent reports underscore an alarming trend in public health: the steady increase in obesity-related cancers among both young and older populations. These cancers and their escalating numbers have been highlighted in a variety of scientific studies and expert opinions, as obesity continues to rise globally, impacting health care systems and prevention strategies. Understanding the Link […]

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Commentary

Measuring Equity in an Age of Disinvestment: A Critical Look at IHI’s New Framework

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s (IHI) 2025 white paper, Advancing Health Equity: An Approach to Systematically Identify and Evaluate Health Disparities, offers a structured, evidence-based pathway for health systems to measure inequities in care. It arrives at a crucial moment. The very concept of “equity” has become politically fraught, and when public health infrastructure itself […]

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Health equity

Are We Measuring Health Equity All Wrong?

Picture this: a city rolls out a new school-based nutrition program. Kids are encouraged to eat more fruits and vegetables, teachers add fun lessons on healthy food choices, and the results look great—at least on paper. Test scores tick upward, and obesity rates decline. But dig deeper, and a troubling pattern emerges. The biggest improvements […]

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Health equity

Only 2 in 10 Migrants Feel Safe Seeking Care

Last spring in Phoenix, a community clinic reported a sharp decline in migrant families bringing in their children for routine care. The reason wasn’t a sudden improvement in health. It was fear. Parents worried that seeking care would expose them—or their loved ones—to immigration authorities. This example illustrates a broader reality. Migrants make up over […]

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