Immunization is Contagious January 18, 2018 Rotavirus immunizations are now standard in 93 countries with the help of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and countries’ laudable efforts to expand coverage
Uncovering Advantages of the Typhoid Vaccine January 5, 2018 The first conjugate vaccine for typhoid—Bharat Biotech’s Typbar-TCV®—offers significant advantages over previous vaccines, including the need for fewer doses and its use in children under the age of 2
Darkness Looms for Gaza Hospitals January 5, 2018 An electricity shortage in Gaza threatens to darken hospitals by the end of next month, the WHO warns, unless funding for emergency generators comes through.
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
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.
Make Displaced Doctors Feel at Home December 7, 2017 In a world of 22.5 million refugees and counting, retraining displaced medical staff is a necessity, writes Vural Özdemir, MD. But the “inherently political” process has led to a patchwork of approaches, some smarter than others.
100 Objects That Shaped Public Health Worldwide December 6, 2017 From the Obscure to the Everyday, These Objects Tell the Story
Getting the Most out of your Global Health Elective November 9, 2017 Check out this Powerpoint to help you get prepared for your rotation abroad!