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Cholera Outbreak in West and Central Africa: Unveiling the Public Health Crisis

The recent surge in cholera cases within West and Central Africa is turning into a significant public health crisis, particularly affecting children. Reports from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) suggest that approximately 80,000 children are at high risk of cholera as the rainy season sweeps across the region. The escalating situation calls for immediate international […]

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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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News

Next Week in Public Health, July 25, 2025

Do you follow the HHS Facebook page? I do, mainly because I think I should. But, boy, it’s adopted the bizarre self-promotional tactics of the president. I’ve always been loath to jump into the comment sections on public Facebook posts — no good can come of it. Helpfully, I work under an HHS contract, so […]

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Social media analysis

The Health Industry’s $1M Campaign to Kill Universal Care

What if the biggest threat to universal health care isn’t in Congress, but in your Facebook feed? In 2019, a coalition of private healthcare giants launched a million-dollar advertising campaign on Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. Their target wasn’t a competing company or product; it was you, specifically, your perception of universal health care. […]

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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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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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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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