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Collaboration

Rethinking Science Diplomacy

Imagine a young scientist from Nigeria brimming with innovative ideas to combat malaria in their community. Despite their expertise and unique perspective, they’re sidelined in global research projects dominated by Western agendas. This scenario isn’t hypothetical—it’s a recurring reality shaped by systemic inequities in science diplomacy. How can we transform science diplomacy into a force […]

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Environment

The Emotional and Physical Toll of COVID-19 Burial Teams in Ghana

The COVID-19 pandemic left no corner of the globe untouched, creating a wave of fear, loss, and disruption that continues to ripple through societies. Among those on the frontlines were Ghana’s Environmental Health Officers (EHOs), an often-overlooked group tasked with the heart-wrenching and hazardous responsibility of burying the pandemic’s victims. These workers faced unimaginable challenges, […]

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Health equity

COVID-19 Models Missed the Social Determinants of Health

As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, infectious disease models played a crucial role in guiding public health responses. But new research reveals a critical gap in these early models—most failed to incorporate social determinants of health (SDH), such as race, income, and geographic location, despite their impact on how the virus affected different […]

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Commentary

A Clinical Trial is the Definition of Vaccine Skepticsm.

Next Week in Public Health, December 6, 2024 After a month of discouragement and avoiding the news, I’ve been back at monitoring what’s going on from a policy perspective in the US. Obviously, the big change is the incoming administration and what several, eh, sketchy picks for different agency heads might have for public health. […]

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Wellbeing

How Fulfilling Employee Values Boosts Wellbeing and Productivity

In today’s work environments, where burnout and job dissatisfaction are on the rise, a study offers a simple insight: supporting employees to fulfill what they value at work leads to long-term benefits like job satisfaction, productivity, and reduced burnout. This isn’t just about the work they do—it’s about enabling people to thrive by aligning work […]

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Workforce

What do you get for an MPH?

Imagine you’ve invested years in earning a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, hoping to climb the career ladder and make a meaningful impact in your field. But what if the reality of the job market doesn’t align with these aspirations? This question drove a recent study from the University of Haifa in Israel, which […]

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Implementation

Reimagining Implementation Science: From Label to Reliable Impact

For years, public health professionals have searched for ways to bridge the gap between proven health innovations and practical, everyday implementation that leads to real-world benefits. This idea—the pursuit of ensuring impactful use of evidence-based practices in health settings—is encapsulated in a field known as implementation science. Yet, despite its critical goal, implementation science often […]

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Workforce

Why Staffing Adequacy in Healthcare Is More Than Just Numbers

Staffing is the backbone of healthcare systems. Without the right number of people—or the right people for the job—hospital performance and patient outcomes can quickly decline. A recent study conducted in China sheds new light on the intricate dynamics of staffing adequacy and its effects on team performance in hospitals. It highlights an often-overlooked fact: […]

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Collaboration

Can Co-Creation be a Tool for Lasting Impact?

When tackling the big issues in public health, like unhealthy food environments or access to mental health care, traditional approaches often fall short. These challenges require more than just data and policy—solutions need to be grounded in the experiences and insights of those affected. This is where co-creation comes in. Through co-creation, researchers, public health […]

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Health equity

How Racial Bias in Lab Testing Impacts AI in Healthcare

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare, but what happens when the data feeding these powerful tools carries the weight of systemic inequities? A recent study highlights how racial disparities in emergency department (ED) laboratory testing could reinforce biases in AI models, potentially widening the health equity gap. If you’re working to make healthcare more just, […]

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Society

Policing as a Public Health Crisis

The Impact of ‘Cop City’ on Communities In the heart of DeKalb County, Georgia, a growing controversy has captured national attention. Atlanta’s proposed police training facility, known as “Cop City,” has sparked significant concern among public health researchers, activists, and community members. This development, which aims to expand police training efforts, sits at the intersection […]

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