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Yellow Fever cases are up to the highest levels in decades

January 3, 2018
Between January 2016 and December 2017, seven countries and territories of the Region of the Americas reported confirmed cases of yellow fever

Uganda: Here is Why Your Teens Might Need Contraceptives

January 3, 2018
Social marketing is increasingly being embraced in dealing with public health problems which require behavioral change worldwide

Alexandra Cugliari. FMME 417

December 29, 2017
"The residents and attendings are all extremely pleasant and helpful - like everyone else in Chapel Hill!- and foster a non-intimidating learning environment. They’re also very patient with us visiting students who are learning the UNC Hospitals protocols and computer system for the first time" - Alex Cugliari, St. Matthew's...

Suniya Naeem- PSYY 436

December 15, 2017
"I feel like I left UNC with a much deeper understanding of Psychiatry as a field, as well as a better realization of my potential as a physician." -Suniya Naeem. Aga Khan University (Pakistan)

Ebola Survivors Still Immune to Virus after 40 Years

December 14, 2017
People who beat infection in 1976 can make antibodies against Ebola today.

Weekly Bulletin on Outbreaks and Other Emergencies

December 11, 2017
This Weekly Bulletin focuses on selected acute public health emergencies occurring in the WHO African Region. The WHO Health Emergencies Programme is currently monitoring 48 events in the region.

Palliative Care in Rwanda is Making Progress

December 11, 2017
Currently, 40 million people worldwide could benefit from palliative care and yet less than 14% receive it.

A Frightening Monopoly

December 8, 2017
There is more funding than ever to tackle HIV/AIDS across the globe—but it’s coming from fewer and fewer sources.