The Pandemic Everyone Fears
January 30, 2018
If humanity is lucky, the next flu virus with pandemic potential will unfold in a country with a strong public health service and well-stocked hospitals, able to swiftly contain the threat.
Tag: News
Fighting for Dirty Water
January 26, 2018
During Mozambique’s unforgiving dry season, the limited water available is unpotable and risks spreading disease
Cohen discusses 2018 outlook on infectious disease
January 19, 2018
Myron Cohen, MD, Director of the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Disease, was among a panel of experts interviewed by MedPage Today about anticipated issues in the field of infectious disease in 2018.
WHO Launches Global Burn Registry
January 19, 2018
The WHO launched the first global platform to standardize data collection from burn victims—welcome news for efforts to advance burn treatment and prevention priorities.
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