Save the Date: 2025 Donald G. Doehring Memorial Lecture
Thursday March 27th 2025 4:30pm to 6pm
Leacock Building #232, 855 Sherbrooke West
Lori Leibold Ph.D.
Senior Director Center for Hearing Research
Speaker Bio
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Save the Date: 2025 Donald G. Doehring Memorial Lecture
Thursday March 27th 2025 4:30pm to 6pm
Leacock Building #232, 855 Sherbrooke West
Lori Leibold Ph.D.
Senior Director Center for Hearing Research
Speaker Bio
Categories: Global Health Feed
Save the Date: 2025 Donald G. Doehring Memorial Lecture
Thursday March 27th 2025 4:30pm to 6pm
Leacock Building #232, 855 Sherbrooke West
Lori Leibold Ph.D.
Senior Director Center for Hearing Research
Speaker Bio
Categories: Global Health Feed
96
Global Health NOW: The Push to Dismantle USAID; January Recap; and Saving Childrens Eyesight in Mozambique
February 3, 2025
Sandra Ramos and her children stand by an improvised shack she built with the help of USAID after hurricanes Eta and Iota. La Lima, Honduras. July 15, 2022.
Orlanda Sierra/AFP via Getty
The Push to Dismantle USAID
The fate of the U.S. Agency for International Development is tenuous following a turbulent weekend for the agency, .
Immediate impact: Meanwhile, lifesaving health programs and research have already been shut down worldwide in response to the 90-day freeze on foreign aid, with grave consequences for efforts like malaria prevention, .
Data disappearing: An increasing number of federal health datasets including standard surveillance reports have been taken offline or appear to have been modified, .
Related:
WHO proposes budget cut after US exit, defends its work
Too little, too late: What a Pepfar waiver cant do
National Science Foundation suspends salary payments, leaving researchers unable to pay their bills GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES The Latest One-Liners An Ebola vaccine trial is poised to begin in Uganda in an effort to stem an outbreak that has killed a nurse in Kampala, a top health official said yesterday; the vaccine maker was not announced.
Black lupus patients in England are 8X more likely to be hospitalized for the condition, NHS figures showwith health advocates saying the stark disparity could be because of delayed diagnoses.
Four cases of measlesincluding two affecting school-aged childrenhave been reported in Texas in less than two weeks, per an from the states health agency; none of the patients had received measles vaccinations.
The link between autism and maternal health during pregnancy may be largely attributable to inherited genetic variantsversus a direct cause-and-effect relationship between certain health conditions and autisma large new of 1 million+ Danish children and families has found. JANUARY MUST-READS The Global Repercussions of Burmas Crisis
Years of conflict and instability have devastated Burmas (Myanmars) disease prevention effortsand the consequences could transcend borders, write Maw Lay and Khin, journalists with Delta News Agency.
Indigenous Panamanians Face an Uncontrolled Epidemic
An uncontrolled epidemic of untreated HIV threatens the young people of Panamas Ng瓣be-Bugl矇 Indigenous territory.
Overlooked Agony
Misbah Khans reporting surfaces the neglected issue of UTIs and the acute pain they causewith no targeted treatments beyond antibiotics, and scant research into why they occurdespite afflicting over 400 million people, primarily women, a year.
A Window Into Russias Year of the Family Restrictions
Staring down a decades-long demographic crisisexacerbated by losses in the Ukraine warRussias president Vladimir Putin is pushing pro-family policies.
MUMBAI, IndiaAs recent summer temperatures in the city topped 39簞C (102簞F), the nearby playground was often empty.
12-year-old Sandesh Gholap tended to stay indoors. He gained 10 kilograms (22 pounds) in the past year, has experienced bullying, and stopped participating in social activities.
More January exclusives:
Over the course of our lives, every one of us will experience a decline in hearing.
Less common: getting regular hearing tests to understand how our hearing changes over time.
In Mozambique, many children suffer from easily treatable eye problems simply because vision screening programs are so limited and providers are so few:
QUICK HITS WHO chief asks for help pushing US to reconsider its withdrawal from health agency
On the frontline against bird flu, egg farmers fear they're losing the battle
New York Doctor Indicted in Louisiana for Sending Abortion Pills There
GAO: Public-health workforce shortage undermines ability to respond to outbreaks, other emergencies
What to know about polio vaccines, in 4 charts
Alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations spiked during the pandemic. Could policy have made a difference?
They help seniors push back against a deluge of health misinformation Issue No. 2668
Global Health NOW is an initiative of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Contributors include Brian W. Simpson, MPH, Dayna Kerecman Myers, Annalies Winny, Morgan Coulson, Kate Belz, Melissa Hartman, Jackie Powder, and Rin Swann. Write us: dkerecm1@jhu.edu, like us on and follow us on Instagram and X .
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The fate of the U.S. Agency for International Development is tenuous following a turbulent weekend for the agency, .
- Already, hundreds of workers for the humanitarian agency have been laid off, and its work has been almost totally suspended, .
- Elon Musk, who leads the new Department of Government Efficiency, repeatedly denigrated the agency and said that it was time for it to die.
- DOGE workers demanded access to USAID restricted spacesand put on leave the two USAID security officials who refused to grant it.
- The agencys , along with its social media accounts.
- USAID is enduring an unlawful shutdown, purge, and dismantling, Atul Gawande, former global health lead at USAID.
Immediate impact: Meanwhile, lifesaving health programs and research have already been shut down worldwide in response to the 90-day freeze on foreign aid, with grave consequences for efforts like malaria prevention, .
Data disappearing: An increasing number of federal health datasets including standard surveillance reports have been taken offline or appear to have been modified, .
Related:
WHO proposes budget cut after US exit, defends its work
Too little, too late: What a Pepfar waiver cant do
National Science Foundation suspends salary payments, leaving researchers unable to pay their bills GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES The Latest One-Liners An Ebola vaccine trial is poised to begin in Uganda in an effort to stem an outbreak that has killed a nurse in Kampala, a top health official said yesterday; the vaccine maker was not announced.
Black lupus patients in England are 8X more likely to be hospitalized for the condition, NHS figures showwith health advocates saying the stark disparity could be because of delayed diagnoses.
Four cases of measlesincluding two affecting school-aged childrenhave been reported in Texas in less than two weeks, per an from the states health agency; none of the patients had received measles vaccinations.
The link between autism and maternal health during pregnancy may be largely attributable to inherited genetic variantsversus a direct cause-and-effect relationship between certain health conditions and autisma large new of 1 million+ Danish children and families has found. JANUARY MUST-READS The Global Repercussions of Burmas Crisis
Years of conflict and instability have devastated Burmas (Myanmars) disease prevention effortsand the consequences could transcend borders, write Maw Lay and Khin, journalists with Delta News Agency.
- Medical resources have been depleted, monitoring programs have been dismantled, and health workers have been attacked. Malaria and tuberculosis cases have increased 7X; HIV cases are up 10%.
- If drug-resistant malaria spreads from Burma, it could reverse global malaria progress, potentially setting back efforts by 1015 years.
Indigenous Panamanians Face an Uncontrolled Epidemic
An uncontrolled epidemic of untreated HIV threatens the young people of Panamas Ng瓣be-Bugl矇 Indigenous territory.
- ~2,500 people of the ~225,000 in the region live with HIV; it was the leading cause of death in the region in 2022, and in 2024, the area reported new infections at nearly 4X the national rate.
Overlooked Agony
Misbah Khans reporting surfaces the neglected issue of UTIs and the acute pain they causewith no targeted treatments beyond antibiotics, and scant research into why they occurdespite afflicting over 400 million people, primarily women, a year.
- Its a public health problem and it takes people away from their lives and nobody cares, said Elizabeth Kavaler, a New York-based urologist.
A Window Into Russias Year of the Family Restrictions
Staring down a decades-long demographic crisisexacerbated by losses in the Ukraine warRussias president Vladimir Putin is pushing pro-family policies.
- Doctors and employers who advise women to get abortions face fines; couples seeking divorce must undergo psychological consultations and a waiting period; and a new law punishes childfree propaganda with heavy fines.
- New family studies classes in schools emphasize family as the state's foundation.
MUMBAI, IndiaAs recent summer temperatures in the city topped 39簞C (102簞F), the nearby playground was often empty.
12-year-old Sandesh Gholap tended to stay indoors. He gained 10 kilograms (22 pounds) in the past year, has experienced bullying, and stopped participating in social activities.
- A 1簞C rise in temperature in low-resource countries has been associated with a 4% rise in childrens BMI and a 2% increase in womens, according to . Rising temperatures can also lead to changes in diet, reduced nutritional value in plants, and other impacts that influence peoples weight.
More January exclusives:
Over the course of our lives, every one of us will experience a decline in hearing.
Less common: getting regular hearing tests to understand how our hearing changes over time.
- Now, with free smartphone apps, anyone can learn their the measure in decibels of the softest speech sound a person can hear.
- Why it matters: More accessible tools to identify hearing changescombined with new interventions, such as over-the-counter hearing aidscould help more people optimize their hearing and potentially stave off cognitive decline linked to hearing loss.
In Mozambique, many children suffer from easily treatable eye problems simply because vision screening programs are so limited and providers are so few:
- There are just three pediatric ophthalmologists for a population of 30 million.
- Traveling clinics to teach medical workers about screening and interventions like glasses and simple surgeries.
- Educational outreach for teachers, traditional healers, and community health workers on how to spot vision problems.
QUICK HITS WHO chief asks for help pushing US to reconsider its withdrawal from health agency
On the frontline against bird flu, egg farmers fear they're losing the battle
New York Doctor Indicted in Louisiana for Sending Abortion Pills There
GAO: Public-health workforce shortage undermines ability to respond to outbreaks, other emergencies
What to know about polio vaccines, in 4 charts
Alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations spiked during the pandemic. Could policy have made a difference?
They help seniors push back against a deluge of health misinformation Issue No. 2668
Global Health NOW is an initiative of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Contributors include Brian W. Simpson, MPH, Dayna Kerecman Myers, Annalies Winny, Morgan Coulson, Kate Belz, Melissa Hartman, Jackie Powder, and Rin Swann. Write us: dkerecm1@jhu.edu, like us on and follow us on Instagram and X .
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The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday he would welcome constructive dialogue with the United States Government over the decision made by President Donald Trump to withdraw.
Categories: Global Health Feed
The worsening security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has forced many mpox patients to flee treatment centres, increasing the risk of transmission, the UN health agency (WHO) warned on Monday.
Categories: Global Health Feed
Le r矇gime Trump 2.0 risque dacc矇l矇rer les pires 矇l矇ments de l癡re n矇olib矇rale.
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96
51勛圖厙Perspectives on Global Health: Jan 2025 Issue
January 31, 2025
NEWSLETTER Hello! We're thrilled to kick off another year of inspiring contributions to the blog and are excited to make 2025 our best year yet!
This January, we're shining a light on Alzheimer's Awareness Monthfocusing on the challenges, research, and support needed for those affected by dementia. Lets raise awareness, spark change, and drive action in the fight against Alzheimers.
- Author: Zakia Irfan, asecond-year student at 51勛圖厙 majoring in Microbiology and Immunology. --> "During my first week, I met a young boy wearing a cochlear implant, a device I also use. Despite a language barrier, we connected, sharing stories about living with hearing loss. His mother, who had never met another person with a cochlear implant, expressed joy and relief seeing me pursue my interests and develop strong spoken language skills. This moment highlighted the power of representation and personal connection."
- Author: Samir Gouin, fourth-year medical student at 51勛圖厙. --> Hope comes from knowing that real change is possible and that, through our collective efforts, we can build a better future for everyone.
- Author: Bhavya Bhushan an undergraduate student at 51勛圖厙, majoring in Honours Anatomy and Cell Biology. --> "Events like Global Health Night reaffirm the power of collaboration and innovation in shaping a brighter future for global health."
- Author: Sarah Lapin, a graduate student at 51勛圖厙, currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Global Health. --> Mission in Motion
Get ready to be inspired! In this dynamic section, we spotlight global health organizations that are making waves and driving real change around the world. Each month, we showcase their innovative strategies and impactful initiatives as they tackle pressing health challenges and champion equity.
We shine a spotlight on organizations spreading awareness about Alzheimers. Lets celebrate their dedication and commitment as we highlight their vital contributions to research, advocacy, and awareness. --> image: https://www.alzint.org/ : Supports and works with Alzheimer and dementia associations in 120 countries, as well as people living with dementia, carers and all relevant organisations to help raise awareness, challenge stigma and to call for dementia to be the global health priority it needs to be. --> Image: https://dementiaallianceinternational.org/ : A worldwide organization led by people living with dementia. It represents, supports, and educates others living with the disease, and the wider dementia community. As an organization they strive to provide a unified voice of strength, advocacy and support for rights, individual autonomy and improved quality of life. --> In the News
Stay up to date with news and opinions on Global Health Image: https://x.com/LEAD_Coalition/status/1882095629901406530/photo/1 Discover the unseen impacts of Alzheimer's. Join the conversation on X and help spread awareness by sharing this important message. --> Image: https://alzheimer.ca/en/about-dementia/stigma-against-dementia/alzheimers-awareness-month Explore how is challenging the stigma surrounding dementia, highlighting the importance of understanding, support, and action to improve the lives of those affected. Learn valuable insights into reducing stigma and fostering greater community awareness. --> New in Global Health Academic Literature
By: Anantapong K. et al Image: https://images.app.goo.gl/7mxv7NUQpxyCeGE89 This examine the behavioral and psychological symptoms of people with dementia (BPSD) in acute hospital settings. Findings indicate that agitation, aggression, and delirium are among the most common symptoms, significantly impacting patient care and hospital resource use. The study highlights the urgent need for tailored interventions to manage BPSD effectively, improve patient outcomes, and support healthcare providers in delivering compassionate and efficient care. --> Opportunities in Global Health
PEGASUS Institute is a registered charity that works on Peace, Global Health, And Sustainability. PEGASUS is an acronym built from the first letters of our main themes: PEace, Global health and SUStainability. Formed as a successor to the PEGASUS conference held in 2020, Emerging Leaders Network as part of the PEGASUS Institute intends to provide a platform to the next generation of leaders in the field of Peace, Global Health and Sustainability.
Come be a part of this amazing network of people, and increase your visibility as well as get the platform to cultivate ideas and work on projects. --> Share your Perspective on Global Health
We are excited to announce a Call for Papers in the following areas!
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51勛圖厙Perspectives in Global Health Blog · McIntyre Medical Building, Room 633 · 3655 Promenade Sir William Osler · Montreal, Qc H3G 1Y6 · Canada
NEWSLETTER Hello! We're thrilled to kick off another year of inspiring contributions to the blog and are excited to make 2025 our best year yet!
This January, we're shining a light on Alzheimer's Awareness Monthfocusing on the challenges, research, and support needed for those affected by dementia. Lets raise awareness, spark change, and drive action in the fight against Alzheimers.
Highlights of this Issue:
- Select articles for the month
- Organizations Working on Alzheimers
- Academic Research on Alzheimers
Thank you for being part of our community. Enjoy the read!
--> Selected Articles for this Month "Female genital mutilation is a deeply entrenched practice with profound physical, psychological, and social consequences. While cultural traditions and social norms underlie its continuation, it represents a severe violation of human rights, particularly those of women and girls."- Author: Zakia Irfan, asecond-year student at 51勛圖厙 majoring in Microbiology and Immunology. --> "During my first week, I met a young boy wearing a cochlear implant, a device I also use. Despite a language barrier, we connected, sharing stories about living with hearing loss. His mother, who had never met another person with a cochlear implant, expressed joy and relief seeing me pursue my interests and develop strong spoken language skills. This moment highlighted the power of representation and personal connection."
- Author: Samir Gouin, fourth-year medical student at 51勛圖厙. --> Hope comes from knowing that real change is possible and that, through our collective efforts, we can build a better future for everyone.
- Author: Bhavya Bhushan an undergraduate student at 51勛圖厙, majoring in Honours Anatomy and Cell Biology. --> "Events like Global Health Night reaffirm the power of collaboration and innovation in shaping a brighter future for global health."
- Author: Sarah Lapin, a graduate student at 51勛圖厙, currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Global Health. --> Mission in Motion
Get ready to be inspired! In this dynamic section, we spotlight global health organizations that are making waves and driving real change around the world. Each month, we showcase their innovative strategies and impactful initiatives as they tackle pressing health challenges and champion equity.
We shine a spotlight on organizations spreading awareness about Alzheimers. Lets celebrate their dedication and commitment as we highlight their vital contributions to research, advocacy, and awareness. --> image: https://www.alzint.org/ : Supports and works with Alzheimer and dementia associations in 120 countries, as well as people living with dementia, carers and all relevant organisations to help raise awareness, challenge stigma and to call for dementia to be the global health priority it needs to be. --> Image: https://dementiaallianceinternational.org/ : A worldwide organization led by people living with dementia. It represents, supports, and educates others living with the disease, and the wider dementia community. As an organization they strive to provide a unified voice of strength, advocacy and support for rights, individual autonomy and improved quality of life. --> In the News
Stay up to date with news and opinions on Global Health Image: https://x.com/LEAD_Coalition/status/1882095629901406530/photo/1 Discover the unseen impacts of Alzheimer's. Join the conversation on X and help spread awareness by sharing this important message. --> Image: https://alzheimer.ca/en/about-dementia/stigma-against-dementia/alzheimers-awareness-month Explore how is challenging the stigma surrounding dementia, highlighting the importance of understanding, support, and action to improve the lives of those affected. Learn valuable insights into reducing stigma and fostering greater community awareness. --> New in Global Health Academic Literature
By: Anantapong K. et al Image: https://images.app.goo.gl/7mxv7NUQpxyCeGE89 This examine the behavioral and psychological symptoms of people with dementia (BPSD) in acute hospital settings. Findings indicate that agitation, aggression, and delirium are among the most common symptoms, significantly impacting patient care and hospital resource use. The study highlights the urgent need for tailored interventions to manage BPSD effectively, improve patient outcomes, and support healthcare providers in delivering compassionate and efficient care. --> Opportunities in Global Health
PEGASUS Institute is a registered charity that works on Peace, Global Health, And Sustainability. PEGASUS is an acronym built from the first letters of our main themes: PEace, Global health and SUStainability. Formed as a successor to the PEGASUS conference held in 2020, Emerging Leaders Network as part of the PEGASUS Institute intends to provide a platform to the next generation of leaders in the field of Peace, Global Health and Sustainability.
Come be a part of this amazing network of people, and increase your visibility as well as get the platform to cultivate ideas and work on projects. --> Share your Perspective on Global Health
We are excited to announce a Call for Papers in the following areas!
- Indigenous Health
- Mental Health
- Refugee Health
- Immigrant Health
- Climate Change
You can submit your article, photo essay or article pitch to us by emailing us at: globalhealthblog@mcgill.ca. --> Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest information and experiences in global health! Follow us on social media --> Copyright 穢 2017 51勛圖厙Global Health Programs, All rights reserved.
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96
Global Health NOW: Fighting NTDs Amid Political Upheaval; Investigating a Viral Inflection Point; and Do You Be Durkling?
Neglected tropical diseases affect ~1 billion people worldwide, and there are few vaccines and treatments to combat them.
January 30, 2025
A patient waits to be treated at a free specialized clinic for leishmaniasis supported by WHO on October 25, 2010, in Kabul, Afghanistan. Paula Bronstein via Getty
Fighting NTDs Amid Political Upheaval
Major battles are being won in the global fight against neglected tropical diseases, but on health advocates are also raising concerns about changing dynamics that could threaten progressfrom new political paradigms to dwindling funding.
Background: NTDs affect ~1 billion people worldwideoften the worlds most marginalized communities. There is a and treatments to combat them.
Gains: 54 countries have eliminated an NTD as of 2024. This week, the WHO announced two major successes:
Fading funding: A decline in research and development funding for NTDs could mean lost traction unless new sources are tapped, .
Political upheaval: The global health landscape is being reshaped, with the Trump administration announcing an exit from WHO, a freeze to foreign aid, and an effort to make vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. head of HHSwhich has vast global reach, .
The White House rescinded a memo that aimed to freeze spending on federal loans and grants after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges, ; meanwhile, the Trump administration has issued guidance on how federal agencies should immediately eliminate transgender initiatives and protections, .
Plain water and milk are the recommended drinks for youth, per new guidelines from major U.S. health organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics; the guidelines recommended that sweetened beverages and drinks with caffeine should be avoided entirely.
Avian flu has struck the second largest U.S. egg producer, Indianas Rose Acre Farmswhich could further impact the nations egg supply; meanwhile, the USDA has reported more H5N1 detections in mammals, poultry, dairy cows, and wild birds.
A measles outbreak in Ontario and Quebec is spreading, warned Canadas chief public health officerwho said that a growing number of cases have been locally acquired, and that the majority of cases have been among unvaccinated peopleincluding children and infants. MPOX Investigating a Viral Inflection Point
In September 2023 epidemiologist Leandre Murhula Masirika was in the eastern jungles of the DRC, looking for the mpox virus in bushmeat hunters and wild animals to assess the threat of a spillover to humans.
But when he got a message about a patient in the eastern DRC mining town of Kamituga covered in worrisome sores, he was stunned: Mpox appeared to be on the move. After traveling to the town to investigate, he was one of the first to raise the alarm of a new strain.
A year and a half later, Masirika has stayed on the front lines of the Kamituga outbreak, seeking to control the spread of the new strain, clade 1bbut he has also continued to investigate how that very first case emerged.
His main concern: The point of animal-to-human spillover. Until we find the virus in an animal, I think it will be difficult to answer this question, he said.
GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES CERVICAL CANCER Disparities in the Mississippi Delta
Black women in the U.S. face starkly higher mortality rates from cervical cancer: ~65% higher than white women.
And in the Mississippi Delta, the rates are among the nations worst, per new research from Human Rights Watch.
Lounging around in bed in the morning would be so much better without the inner voice that says get up, you lazy [insert insult of choice here].
It turns out all this time, we haven宎t been lazy sloths. We宎ve been hurkle durkling!
Official meaning: to lie in bed or lounge about when one should be up and about, , who coined the term some 200 years ago, but lately it宎s gone global thanks to deeming it the word of the day, .
I do be hurkling and I do be durkling, Kosarin beamed.
One Scottish woman credited the term with reframing the idea of laziness. I宎m not wasting my life. Im practicing an ancestral right (sic) of passage.
If a cute moniker is the fast track to empowered lounging, let宎s use them to normalize more guilty pleasures! Like spending way too long in a store, or not keeping your phone fully charged because you kind of want it to turn off.
And if they already exist, please let us know. QUICK HITS Myanmar on the brink as conflict fuels hunger
Myanmar refugees face sudden discharge from Thai hospitals shuttered by US aid freeze
Queenslands puberty blockers ban has potential to cause harm, sex discrimination commissioner says
Citizen Scientists Reclaim Japans Nuclear Disaster Zone
Cities, health, and the big data revolution Issue No. 2647
Global Health NOW is an initiative of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Contributors include Brian W. Simpson, MPH, Dayna Kerecman Myers, Annalies Winny, Morgan Coulson, Kate Belz, Melissa Hartman, Jackie Powder, and Rin Swann. Write us: dkerecm1@jhu.edu, like us on and follow us on Instagram and X .
Please send the Global Health NOW free sign-up link to friends and colleagues:
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Copyright 2025 Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. All Rights Reserved. Views and opinions expressed in Global Health NOW do not necessarily reflect those of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health or Johns Hopkins University.
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Major battles are being won in the global fight against neglected tropical diseases, but on health advocates are also raising concerns about changing dynamics that could threaten progressfrom new political paradigms to dwindling funding.
Background: NTDs affect ~1 billion people worldwideoften the worlds most marginalized communities. There is a and treatments to combat them.
Gains: 54 countries have eliminated an NTD as of 2024. This week, the WHO announced two major successes:
- human African trypanosomiasis.
- transmission of the parasite Onchocerca volvulus.
Fading funding: A decline in research and development funding for NTDs could mean lost traction unless new sources are tapped, .
Political upheaval: The global health landscape is being reshaped, with the Trump administration announcing an exit from WHO, a freeze to foreign aid, and an effort to make vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. head of HHSwhich has vast global reach, .
- Kennedy was questioned in confirmation hearings yesterday about misleading statements around vaccines and infectious diseases, .
The White House rescinded a memo that aimed to freeze spending on federal loans and grants after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges, ; meanwhile, the Trump administration has issued guidance on how federal agencies should immediately eliminate transgender initiatives and protections, .
Plain water and milk are the recommended drinks for youth, per new guidelines from major U.S. health organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics; the guidelines recommended that sweetened beverages and drinks with caffeine should be avoided entirely.
Avian flu has struck the second largest U.S. egg producer, Indianas Rose Acre Farmswhich could further impact the nations egg supply; meanwhile, the USDA has reported more H5N1 detections in mammals, poultry, dairy cows, and wild birds.
A measles outbreak in Ontario and Quebec is spreading, warned Canadas chief public health officerwho said that a growing number of cases have been locally acquired, and that the majority of cases have been among unvaccinated peopleincluding children and infants. MPOX Investigating a Viral Inflection Point
In September 2023 epidemiologist Leandre Murhula Masirika was in the eastern jungles of the DRC, looking for the mpox virus in bushmeat hunters and wild animals to assess the threat of a spillover to humans.
But when he got a message about a patient in the eastern DRC mining town of Kamituga covered in worrisome sores, he was stunned: Mpox appeared to be on the move. After traveling to the town to investigate, he was one of the first to raise the alarm of a new strain.
A year and a half later, Masirika has stayed on the front lines of the Kamituga outbreak, seeking to control the spread of the new strain, clade 1bbut he has also continued to investigate how that very first case emerged.
His main concern: The point of animal-to-human spillover. Until we find the virus in an animal, I think it will be difficult to answer this question, he said.
GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES CERVICAL CANCER Disparities in the Mississippi Delta
Black women in the U.S. face starkly higher mortality rates from cervical cancer: ~65% higher than white women.
And in the Mississippi Delta, the rates are among the nations worst, per new research from Human Rights Watch.
- Black women living in the Delta were about 1.4X more likely to die of cervical cancer compared to white women living in the same region from 2017 to 2021.
- 10.8% of Mississippis population is uninsured, and the state has not expanded Medicaid.
- The states strict abortion laws have hampered access to gynecological care.
- Black women report higher levels of distrust in health providers.
Lounging around in bed in the morning would be so much better without the inner voice that says get up, you lazy [insert insult of choice here].
It turns out all this time, we haven宎t been lazy sloths. We宎ve been hurkle durkling!
Official meaning: to lie in bed or lounge about when one should be up and about, , who coined the term some 200 years ago, but lately it宎s gone global thanks to deeming it the word of the day, .
I do be hurkling and I do be durkling, Kosarin beamed.
One Scottish woman credited the term with reframing the idea of laziness. I宎m not wasting my life. Im practicing an ancestral right (sic) of passage.
If a cute moniker is the fast track to empowered lounging, let宎s use them to normalize more guilty pleasures! Like spending way too long in a store, or not keeping your phone fully charged because you kind of want it to turn off.
And if they already exist, please let us know. QUICK HITS Myanmar on the brink as conflict fuels hunger
Myanmar refugees face sudden discharge from Thai hospitals shuttered by US aid freeze
Queenslands puberty blockers ban has potential to cause harm, sex discrimination commissioner says
Citizen Scientists Reclaim Japans Nuclear Disaster Zone
Cities, health, and the big data revolution Issue No. 2647
Global Health NOW is an initiative of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Contributors include Brian W. Simpson, MPH, Dayna Kerecman Myers, Annalies Winny, Morgan Coulson, Kate Belz, Melissa Hartman, Jackie Powder, and Rin Swann. Write us: dkerecm1@jhu.edu, like us on and follow us on Instagram and X .
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The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday confirmed an outbreak of Sudan virus disease in Uganda, which is part of the Ebola virus family.
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Global Health NOW: Upheaval and Uncertainty After Federal Funding Halt; Potential Ebola Outbreak Reported in DRC; and Strengthened Trust in Scientists
January 29, 2025
An activist protests against President Donald Trump's plan to stop most federal grants and loans during a rally near the White House on January 28. Anna Moneymaker/Getty
Upheaval and Uncertainty After Federal Funding Halt
Widespread confusion and chaos roiled states, schools, and nonprofits across the U.S. yesterday after the Trump administration announced an abrupt halt in federal funding and grantsa lifeline for thousands of vital programs, .
The latest: A federal judge temporarily blocked the suspension yesterday, allowing funding to continue through Monday, . Other legal challenges have been filed, which could lead to a constitutional showdown over who controls federal spending.
Details of the freeze: The calls for a pause in funding while the Trump administration conducts an across-the-board ideological review to uproot initiatives the administration opposes, like DEI initiatives and abortion.
Whats affected: The scope of the freeze is still unclear, , despite White House to clarify whats impacted. Advocates and agencies fear the order could potentially impact a wide range of programs: disaster relief efforts, community health, cancer research and opioid treatment, daily food programs, and more.
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Trump executive order puts STEM diversity efforts on hold
Higher Ed Alarmed by Trumps Plan to Freeze Federal Grants GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES The Latest One-Liners ~40 people were killed and dozens injured in a crowd crush after barriers broke at the Hindu festival Kumbh Mela, which has drawn tens of millions to Uttar Pradesh in northern India.
An International Criminal Court prosecutor has announced plans to seek arrest warrants for people linked to alleged war crimes in Darfur, Sudan, calling the escalating conflict a "tailspin into deeper suffering.
Puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries for people under age 19 are among the medical gender-affirming practices President Trump seeks to end with an executive order signed yesterday; among other restrictions in the order, Medicaid, Medicare, and federal benefits packages will exclude some coverage for pediatric gender-affirming care.
PEPFAR can resume distributing HIV medications for now, after the U.S. State Department issued a reprieve following this weeks freeze on foreign aid; but whether the waiver extends to preventive drugs or other services remains unclear, and the future of the program still hangs in the balance. RADAR Potential Ebola Outbreak Reported in DRC
A potential Ebola outbreak has been reported in western DRC at a particularly challenging time, STAT reportsamid an escalation in fighting and fraught U.S.-WHO relations.
GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES AVIAN FLU The Evolving H5N1 Threat
The avian flu outbreak that was first reported in dairy cattle almost one year ago shows no signs of slowingdemonstrating a remarkable tenacity that continues to raise pandemic risk.
While risk to the public still remains low, more health experts are warning that that could change quickly.
Failure to fight: Inadequate testing, toothless directives, and delayed data are all missed opportunities to crack down on the outbreak.
Reports of reinfection in herds suggest H5N1 could become endemicand potentially evolve into a more dangerous form under the radar.
Related:
Rare bird flu strain found in California raises potential of wider spread
Will bird flu spark a human pandemic? Scientists say the risk is rising HEALTH COMMUNICATION Strengthened Trust in Scientists
Trust in scientists is moderately strong worldwide, finds the largest post-pandemic study of its kind published in .
Study details: 71,990 people in 68 countries were surveyed in their own languages and according to their own customs, and the study included many under-researched countries in the Global South.
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Overview of President Trumps Executive Actions on Global Health
RFK Jr. hearing live updates: Trump's pick to head HHS faces bipartisan skepticism
RFK Jr. says he'll fix the overdose crisis. Critics say his plan is risky
The tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas is alarming. Its not the biggest in US history though, CDC says
Study shows long-term cannabis use disrupts critical brain processes
Deadly Hendra heralded a new era of outbreaks but opened the door to bat research
One-minute video game could diagnose your child with autism
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Widespread confusion and chaos roiled states, schools, and nonprofits across the U.S. yesterday after the Trump administration announced an abrupt halt in federal funding and grantsa lifeline for thousands of vital programs, .
The latest: A federal judge temporarily blocked the suspension yesterday, allowing funding to continue through Monday, . Other legal challenges have been filed, which could lead to a constitutional showdown over who controls federal spending.
Details of the freeze: The calls for a pause in funding while the Trump administration conducts an across-the-board ideological review to uproot initiatives the administration opposes, like DEI initiatives and abortion.
Whats affected: The scope of the freeze is still unclear, , despite White House to clarify whats impacted. Advocates and agencies fear the order could potentially impact a wide range of programs: disaster relief efforts, community health, cancer research and opioid treatment, daily food programs, and more.
- The lack of clarity and uncertainty right now is creating chaos, said Meals on Wheels spokeswoman Jenny Young.
- While the Trump administration has said Medicaid will not be affected by the suspension, Medicaids payment portal stopped working yesterday, .
Related:
Researchers are terrified of Trumps freeze on science. The rest of us should be, too.
Trump executive order puts STEM diversity efforts on hold
Higher Ed Alarmed by Trumps Plan to Freeze Federal Grants GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES The Latest One-Liners ~40 people were killed and dozens injured in a crowd crush after barriers broke at the Hindu festival Kumbh Mela, which has drawn tens of millions to Uttar Pradesh in northern India.
An International Criminal Court prosecutor has announced plans to seek arrest warrants for people linked to alleged war crimes in Darfur, Sudan, calling the escalating conflict a "tailspin into deeper suffering.
Puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries for people under age 19 are among the medical gender-affirming practices President Trump seeks to end with an executive order signed yesterday; among other restrictions in the order, Medicaid, Medicare, and federal benefits packages will exclude some coverage for pediatric gender-affirming care.
PEPFAR can resume distributing HIV medications for now, after the U.S. State Department issued a reprieve following this weeks freeze on foreign aid; but whether the waiver extends to preventive drugs or other services remains unclear, and the future of the program still hangs in the balance. RADAR Potential Ebola Outbreak Reported in DRC
A potential Ebola outbreak has been reported in western DRC at a particularly challenging time, STAT reportsamid an escalation in fighting and fraught U.S.-WHO relations.
- 12 suspected Ebola cases, including eight deaths between January 10 and 22, have been recorded in the Boyenge area, per the WHO; samples have been sent for testing in Kinshasa.
- Typically, the U.S. CDC coordinates closely with the WHO and provides expertise and support during outbreaks, but on Monday, CDC staff were directed to cease communications with the WHO following the Trump administrations order to withdraw the U.S. from the WHO.
GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES AVIAN FLU The Evolving H5N1 Threat
The avian flu outbreak that was first reported in dairy cattle almost one year ago shows no signs of slowingdemonstrating a remarkable tenacity that continues to raise pandemic risk.
While risk to the public still remains low, more health experts are warning that that could change quickly.
- Over the last couple of months, it has felt like the tempo has increased, said Connecticut public health commissioner Manisha Juthani.
Failure to fight: Inadequate testing, toothless directives, and delayed data are all missed opportunities to crack down on the outbreak.
Reports of reinfection in herds suggest H5N1 could become endemicand potentially evolve into a more dangerous form under the radar.
Related:
Rare bird flu strain found in California raises potential of wider spread
Will bird flu spark a human pandemic? Scientists say the risk is rising HEALTH COMMUNICATION Strengthened Trust in Scientists
Trust in scientists is moderately strong worldwide, finds the largest post-pandemic study of its kind published in .
Study details: 71,990 people in 68 countries were surveyed in their own languages and according to their own customs, and the study included many under-researched countries in the Global South.
- The majority of respondents had a relatively high level of trust in scientists3.62 on a 5-point scale ranging from very low to very high.
- Most viewed scientists as qualified (78%), honest (57%), and concerned about public well-being (56%).
QUICK HITS Sudan's Genocide Deepens Famine
Overview of President Trumps Executive Actions on Global Health
RFK Jr. hearing live updates: Trump's pick to head HHS faces bipartisan skepticism
RFK Jr. says he'll fix the overdose crisis. Critics say his plan is risky
The tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas is alarming. Its not the biggest in US history though, CDC says
Study shows long-term cannabis use disrupts critical brain processes
Deadly Hendra heralded a new era of outbreaks but opened the door to bat research
One-minute video game could diagnose your child with autism
Oyster Blood May Provide a Powerful Weapon Against Antibiotic Resistance Thanks for the tip, Xiaodong Cai! Issue No. 2646
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UNAIDS has welcomed Wednesdays emergency waiver from the United States Secretary of State that will allow the continuation of life-saving HIV treatment funded by the US across 55 countries worldwide.
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As UN agencies reported relative calm on Wednesday in the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), humanitarians warned that the chaos caused by advancing M23 rebel forces could fuel a region-wide health emergency.
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Global Health NOW: Gaza Returnees Face Staggering Health Needs, Decimated Health System; Climate Model Predicts High Mortality; and Wean in Rome
January 28, 2025
Infant incubators at the ransacked neonatal intensive care unit inside the heavily-damaged Kamal Adwan hospital in the northern Gaza Strip, on January 20. Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP via Getty
Gaza Returnees Face Staggering Health Needs
As tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians stream back into northern Gaza, finding much of it in ruins, the stark needs are coming into reliefincluding massive health challenges.
Risks in the rubble: Decimated sanitation and sewer systems create the conditions ideal for the spread of disease; debris contaminated with toxic chemicals, asbestos, and human remains, and unexploded munitions also threaten returnees.
Israels response: Israel, maintaining that Hamas bears responsibility for damage because it used hospitals to shield fighters, hasnt shared a reconstruction plan.
WHO plan: When its safe, WHO and partners will boost hospital capacity with prefabricated containers, and prioritize trauma and emergency care, primary health care, and mental health support.
Related:
Gaza: No Safe Pregnancies During Israeli Assault
Israel says eight hostages to be freed in Gaza deal's first phase are dead
GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES The Latest One-Liners U.S. public health officials yesterday were ordered to stop working with the WHO, effective immediately, in person and virtual; workers surprised by the sudden stoppage warned it would set back work investigating and addressing threats including Marburg virus, mpox, and avian flu.
Racial gaps in life expectancy narrowed by about four years between 1990 and 2018, but even in 2018, Black women could still expect to live three years less than white women, and Black men five years less than white men.
Public trust in government health agencies, including the CDC, FDA, and state and local health officials, declined over the past 18 months, continuing a trend that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a KFF Tracking Poll; individual doctors remain the most trusted source of health information.
Coca-Cola has recalled beverages in some European countriesBelgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlandsover safety concerns surrounding levels of cholate, which can be produced when chlorine-based disinfectants are used in water treatment and food processing. Trump Transition News USAID officials put on leave for allegedly not abiding by executive order
Trump Order Suspends Healthcare in Refugee Camps
NIH memo addresses confusion about restrictions imposed by Trump, easing some concerns
Doctors opposing RFK Jr. rally in the lead-up to his confirmation
Conservative Wall Street Journal warns RFK Jr is dangerous to public health
As states diverge on immigration, hospitals say they won't turn patients away CLIMATE CRISIS Climate Model Predicts High Mortality
Extreme temperatures could claim an extra 2.3 million lives in European cities by the end of the century if no action is taken to fight climate change, according to .
GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES BREASTFEEDING Wean in Rome
Scholars are gaining new insights into ancient Roman practices around breastfeedingwith dental research that is literally drilling down into something that we really cannot get from texts, said Roman medicine historian Laurence Totelin of Cardiff University.
Background: Infant feeding practices in ancient Rome have been studied through medical textswhich mainly reached wealthy families.
The new , published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Nexus, looks at both rural and urban populationsanalyzing dental tissue from 45 Roman adults to pinpoint when weaning occurred.
Findings: Urban families followed Roman physicians recommendations to wean by age 2. Rural families breastfed longer, from 1.5 to 5 yearslikely delaying the transition to solid food to conserve food supplies.
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Cleanup of LA fires has begun and toxins are a key challenge
Dozens of People Died in Arizona Sober Living Homes as State Officials Fumbled Medicaid Fraud Response
New framework to bolster health in fragile settings offers timely guidance for countries
China to prioritise physical education in schools as obesity rates rise
The United States Needs More Medical Interpreters
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As tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians stream back into northern Gaza, finding much of it in ruins, the stark needs are coming into reliefincluding massive health challenges.
- ~30,000 people need ongoing rehabilitation for life-changing injuries, such as the loss of limbs.
- 12,000+ need to be evacuated for specialized care; some of those with preexisting health issues have gone a year or more without care.
- Israeli bombs damaged or destroyed most of Gazas 36 hospitals; only half are still partially operational.
Risks in the rubble: Decimated sanitation and sewer systems create the conditions ideal for the spread of disease; debris contaminated with toxic chemicals, asbestos, and human remains, and unexploded munitions also threaten returnees.
Israels response: Israel, maintaining that Hamas bears responsibility for damage because it used hospitals to shield fighters, hasnt shared a reconstruction plan.
WHO plan: When its safe, WHO and partners will boost hospital capacity with prefabricated containers, and prioritize trauma and emergency care, primary health care, and mental health support.
Related:
Gaza: No Safe Pregnancies During Israeli Assault
Israel says eight hostages to be freed in Gaza deal's first phase are dead
GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES The Latest One-Liners U.S. public health officials yesterday were ordered to stop working with the WHO, effective immediately, in person and virtual; workers surprised by the sudden stoppage warned it would set back work investigating and addressing threats including Marburg virus, mpox, and avian flu.
Racial gaps in life expectancy narrowed by about four years between 1990 and 2018, but even in 2018, Black women could still expect to live three years less than white women, and Black men five years less than white men.
Public trust in government health agencies, including the CDC, FDA, and state and local health officials, declined over the past 18 months, continuing a trend that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a KFF Tracking Poll; individual doctors remain the most trusted source of health information.
Coca-Cola has recalled beverages in some European countriesBelgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlandsover safety concerns surrounding levels of cholate, which can be produced when chlorine-based disinfectants are used in water treatment and food processing. Trump Transition News USAID officials put on leave for allegedly not abiding by executive order
Trump Order Suspends Healthcare in Refugee Camps
NIH memo addresses confusion about restrictions imposed by Trump, easing some concerns
Doctors opposing RFK Jr. rally in the lead-up to his confirmation
Conservative Wall Street Journal warns RFK Jr is dangerous to public health
As states diverge on immigration, hospitals say they won't turn patients away CLIMATE CRISIS Climate Model Predicts High Mortality
Extreme temperatures could claim an extra 2.3 million lives in European cities by the end of the century if no action is taken to fight climate change, according to .
- Using temperature and mortality data from 854 urban areas across Europe, researchers explored several warming scenarios and considered the effects of mitigation strategies to keep people safe amid rising heat, such as increasing green space and shade in cities.
- The results suggest that heat-related deaths will surpass those caused by cold conditions in even the most positive scenarios, and that temperature-related deaths overall could increase by ~50%.
GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES BREASTFEEDING Wean in Rome
Scholars are gaining new insights into ancient Roman practices around breastfeedingwith dental research that is literally drilling down into something that we really cannot get from texts, said Roman medicine historian Laurence Totelin of Cardiff University.
Background: Infant feeding practices in ancient Rome have been studied through medical textswhich mainly reached wealthy families.
The new , published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Nexus, looks at both rural and urban populationsanalyzing dental tissue from 45 Roman adults to pinpoint when weaning occurred.
Findings: Urban families followed Roman physicians recommendations to wean by age 2. Rural families breastfed longer, from 1.5 to 5 yearslikely delaying the transition to solid food to conserve food supplies.
QUICK HITS 'We're witnesses to the horror of the world': the one-of-a-kind Italian clinic treating refugees for trauma
Cleanup of LA fires has begun and toxins are a key challenge
Dozens of People Died in Arizona Sober Living Homes as State Officials Fumbled Medicaid Fraud Response
New framework to bolster health in fragile settings offers timely guidance for countries
China to prioritise physical education in schools as obesity rates rise
The United States Needs More Medical Interpreters
A Less Brutal Alternative to IVF Issue No. 2645
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Global Health NOW: A Freeze on Foreign Aid; In Rwanda and Nigeria, Abortion Stigma Persists; and Preventing Child Marriage in Bangladesh
January 27, 2025
The U.S. Agency of International Development flag flies in front of the agency's headquarters. September 15, 2014, Washington, D.C. J. David Ake via Getty
A Freeze on Foreign Aid
The Trump administration announced a sweeping freeze on nearly all U.S. foreign aid, with immediateand potentially lastingrepercussions for global health and humanitarian efforts, .
Order details: The stop-work order lasts 90 days while programs are reviewed, exempting only emergency food programs and military aid to Israel and Egypt.
Instant impact: Leading aid organizations said they would cease operations immediately. The freeze could have life-or-death consequences for vulnerable populations, said Abby Maxman of Oxfam America.
Starting a trend? Italys deputy prime minister proposed a bill to withdraw from the WHO, following Trumps order to leave, . But Trump floated rejoining at a rally Saturday, .
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A week of chaos in public health
Never seen anything like this: Trumps team halts NIH meetings and travel GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES EDITORS NOTE Help Us Spread the Word
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Brian The Latest One-Liners Heart disease continues to kill more people in the U.S. than any other cause, with an alarming uptick in risk factors like high blood pressure and obesity highlighting an ongoing crisis, per a from the American Heart Association.
Navajo Nation leaders have raised alarm over at least 15 reports of Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico being questioned and detained during immigration sweeps by federal law enforcement last week.
In Montenegro, thousands of protesters staged a rally in the capital Podgorica demanding the resignation of senior security officials over the governments response to a mass shooting that killed 12 people on January 1.
A tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas has risen to ~70 casesthe largest outbreak in the states recorded history; health departments are currently working to identify close contacts of those who have tested positive. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RIGHTS In Rwanda and Nigeria, Abortion Stigma Persists
Strict abortion bans in Rwanda and Nigeria have long shaped public opinion on reproductive rights. Although updated laws allow for exceptions, widespread stigma and uncertainty remainmeaning many women resort to self-managed abortions.
Related: Emergency contraception pill could be an alternative to mifepristone for abortions, study suggests GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES VACCINES Undermining Americas Immunity
The CDCs Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has shaped U.S. vaccination policy for 60+ years, advising government agencies on particular shots and schedules.
But if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as health secretary, health advocates fear that his anti-vaccine views could fundamentally reshape the committeeand immunity in the U.S.
ACIPs role: The committee includes 19 experts in fields like vaccinology, pediatrics, and virology. Its guidance has helped turn the tide on measles and whooping cough.
If ACIP is remade: A politicizedor disbandedACIP could lead to delayed or reduced vaccine schedules, and could limit vaccine availabilityespecially for children on Medicaid.
Related: The Vaccine Schedule Is Under Fire. Whats the Evidence for It? HUMAN RIGHTS Preventing Child Marriage in Bangladesh
Over 60% of Bangladeshi families practice child marriage, by the NGO BRAC, with 56% of girls being forced into marriage before completing secondary school.
BRACwhich provides primary education for many of the nations childrenbelieves that preventing children from dropping out of school can reduce the prevalence of the practice.
BRACs solutions:
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The Trump administration announced a sweeping freeze on nearly all U.S. foreign aid, with immediateand potentially lastingrepercussions for global health and humanitarian efforts, .
Order details: The stop-work order lasts 90 days while programs are reviewed, exempting only emergency food programs and military aid to Israel and Egypt.
Instant impact: Leading aid organizations said they would cease operations immediately. The freeze could have life-or-death consequences for vulnerable populations, said Abby Maxman of Oxfam America.
- The order suspends PEPFAR, the U.S.-funded anti-HIV program that provides lifesaving medications for over 20.6 million people, .
- Atul Gawande, former USAID global health lead, that the freeze will halt bird flu monitoring, harm efforts to battle Marburg virus and mpox, and hamper polio eradicationamong other efforts.
Starting a trend? Italys deputy prime minister proposed a bill to withdraw from the WHO, following Trumps order to leave, . But Trump floated rejoining at a rally Saturday, .
Related:
Trump's Snub to Global Health Leaves The Field Wide Open
A week of chaos in public health
Never seen anything like this: Trumps team halts NIH meetings and travel GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES EDITORS NOTE Help Us Spread the Word
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Brian The Latest One-Liners Heart disease continues to kill more people in the U.S. than any other cause, with an alarming uptick in risk factors like high blood pressure and obesity highlighting an ongoing crisis, per a from the American Heart Association.
Navajo Nation leaders have raised alarm over at least 15 reports of Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico being questioned and detained during immigration sweeps by federal law enforcement last week.
In Montenegro, thousands of protesters staged a rally in the capital Podgorica demanding the resignation of senior security officials over the governments response to a mass shooting that killed 12 people on January 1.
A tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas has risen to ~70 casesthe largest outbreak in the states recorded history; health departments are currently working to identify close contacts of those who have tested positive. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RIGHTS In Rwanda and Nigeria, Abortion Stigma Persists
Strict abortion bans in Rwanda and Nigeria have long shaped public opinion on reproductive rights. Although updated laws allow for exceptions, widespread stigma and uncertainty remainmeaning many women resort to self-managed abortions.
- In Rwanda: Abortion was decriminalized in 2018, allowing it in cases of rape, incest, forced marriage, or health risks, yet uncertainty persists among both abortion seekers and providers. The cost of legal abortion also remains an obstacle.
- In Nigeria: Abortion is illegal except to save the womans life. Sanctions can include up to 14 years in prison. This has led to dangerous, clandestine abortions, causing 6,000+ related deaths annually.
Related: Emergency contraception pill could be an alternative to mifepristone for abortions, study suggests GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES VACCINES Undermining Americas Immunity
The CDCs Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has shaped U.S. vaccination policy for 60+ years, advising government agencies on particular shots and schedules.
But if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as health secretary, health advocates fear that his anti-vaccine views could fundamentally reshape the committeeand immunity in the U.S.
ACIPs role: The committee includes 19 experts in fields like vaccinology, pediatrics, and virology. Its guidance has helped turn the tide on measles and whooping cough.
If ACIP is remade: A politicizedor disbandedACIP could lead to delayed or reduced vaccine schedules, and could limit vaccine availabilityespecially for children on Medicaid.
- Such changes could erode immunity to preventable diseases over time.
Related: The Vaccine Schedule Is Under Fire. Whats the Evidence for It? HUMAN RIGHTS Preventing Child Marriage in Bangladesh
Over 60% of Bangladeshi families practice child marriage, by the NGO BRAC, with 56% of girls being forced into marriage before completing secondary school.
BRACwhich provides primary education for many of the nations childrenbelieves that preventing children from dropping out of school can reduce the prevalence of the practice.
BRACs solutions:
- Provide stipends for families of primary school girls.
- Provide one-room schools in every village to eliminate travel problemsand floating boat schools for some remote communities inaccessible by road.
- Train local teachers, rather than bringing in outsiders.
David Lammy 'horrified' after meeting Sudan war victims face-to-face
Real-world study: RSV vaccine 78% to 80% effective against infection, severe illness in older US veterans
Bloomberg offers climate cash to UN after Trump exits Paris Agreement
Blueskys science takeover: 70% of Nature poll respondents use platform
Cooling green roofs seemed like an impossible dream for Brazil's favelas. Not true! Issue No. 2644
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Measles is surging and vaccine hesitancy is up. In his book "Booster Shots," Dr Adam Ratner explains why measles is back and how we can control this deadly infectious killer.
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Global Health NOW: 012325
January 23, 2025
A group of migrants waits in Tijuana, Mexico, after learning that their appointments to apply for asylum in the U.S. have been canceled. January 20. Felix Marquez/picture alliance via Getty
Refugees to U.S. Devastated and in Danger as Program Halted
Thousands of refugees and asylum seekers seeking resettlement in the U.S. faced abrupt cancellation of appointments, travel arrangements, and even ticketed flights, as a new executive order by President Trump halted the nations resettlement program, .
Those affected: The suspension affects refugees from Afghanistan, Syria, Burma, Venezuela, and parts of Africa. The total suspension has left families devastated and in danger, advocates .
Iraqs parliament passed a new law that allows men to marry children as young as nine years old; activists are saying it will legalise child rape.
The NIH is grappling with widespread uncertainty, fear, and panic after the Trump administration ordered a wide range of restrictions on the agency, including a communications suspension, a freeze on hiring, and an indefinite travel ban for the nations largest research agency.
Two long COVID studies shine new light on how the illness affects different groups: , found that adult women were substantially more likely to develop long COVID than men; , shows how symptoms affect pediatric patients based on racial and ethnic differences. Trump Transition News Assessing Trump's claim that U.S. pays 'unfair' share of dues to WHO
Zimbabwe fears US withdrawal from WHO will hit HIV/AIDS programmes
Trump executive order declaring only two sexes gets the biology wrong, scientists say
Who is in charge of the CDC right now? Nobody knows for sure
RFK Jr. says hes resigned from anti-vaccine nonprofit as he seeks nations top health official ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Sweeping Radiation Under the Rug
After the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster in March 2011, Japanese scientists closely monitored radioactive plumes emitting from the plant and the effect they had worldwide.
But two years later, Japanese researchers discovered a new type of highly radioactive microparticle near the Fukushima plant, which contained extremely high concentrations of cesium 137a radioactive element that can cause burns, radiation sickness, and death.
Satoshi Utsunomiya, an environmental radiochemist, soon found that these particles had been present in air filter samples collected in Tokyo in the aftermath of the Fukushima accident.
In the 1970s, the prevalence of sexual abuse was rarely discussed, victims were nearly always considered to be at fault, and few rapists were arrestedwith a lack of evidence often cited as the excuse.
Thanks for the tip, Cecilia Meisner! ALMOST FRIDAY DIVERSION Stressed? Stop and Smell the Corpse Flower
With bated breathand plugged nosesspectators are waiting for the rare blossoming of a giant, rancid flower in Sydney.
The endangered corpse flower, lovingly named Putricia, is poised to bloom for just 24 hours the first blossom in 15 years. And the plant has gained a cult following, despite the fact that its aroma has been likened to wet socks, hot cat food, or rotting possum flesh.
Thousands of viewers have tuned in to the Gardens , though theres not much to see yet: Putricia stands silent and tall in front of a brown curtain, comfortably ensconced behind a red velvet rope, .
But in this case, virtual may be preferable: A journalist covering a corpse flowers bloom in London last year a whiff of unwashed lavatory with strong undertones of something that went off at the back of the fridge.
With each day, the online fandom grows more zealous, : Anyone else not wearing deodorant today in solidarity? commented one devotee. And another: Putricia is the only vibe we need for 2025. OPPORTUNITY QUICK HITS Support for Haiti needed now more than ever, Security Council hears
Syria's military hospital where detainees were tortured, not treated
Progress Without Protection for Women in Mexico
Is a New Mississippi Law Decreasing Jailings of People Awaiting Mental Health Treatment? The State Doesnt Know.
Ebola and a Decade of Disparities Forging a Future for Global Health Equity
Adults diagnosed with ADHD have shorter life expectancy, UK study shows
In a City of Sprawl, Wildfire Evacuation Is Getting Harder
The new science of menopause: these emerging therapies could change womens health Issue No. 2843
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Thousands of refugees and asylum seekers seeking resettlement in the U.S. faced abrupt cancellation of appointments, travel arrangements, and even ticketed flights, as a new executive order by President Trump halted the nations resettlement program, .
- 10,400+ refugees who had been approved for travel suddenly found their entry to the U.S. denied.
- In Mexico, ~30,000 immigrants had asylum appointments canceled as the CBP One appa tool used by asylum seekers for appointmentswas shut down, .
Those affected: The suspension affects refugees from Afghanistan, Syria, Burma, Venezuela, and parts of Africa. The total suspension has left families devastated and in danger, advocates .
- This policy doesnt just delay hope; it extinguishes it for so many who have already suffered so much, said Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, president of Global Refuge.
Iraqs parliament passed a new law that allows men to marry children as young as nine years old; activists are saying it will legalise child rape.
The NIH is grappling with widespread uncertainty, fear, and panic after the Trump administration ordered a wide range of restrictions on the agency, including a communications suspension, a freeze on hiring, and an indefinite travel ban for the nations largest research agency.
Two long COVID studies shine new light on how the illness affects different groups: , found that adult women were substantially more likely to develop long COVID than men; , shows how symptoms affect pediatric patients based on racial and ethnic differences. Trump Transition News Assessing Trump's claim that U.S. pays 'unfair' share of dues to WHO
Zimbabwe fears US withdrawal from WHO will hit HIV/AIDS programmes
Trump executive order declaring only two sexes gets the biology wrong, scientists say
Who is in charge of the CDC right now? Nobody knows for sure
RFK Jr. says hes resigned from anti-vaccine nonprofit as he seeks nations top health official ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Sweeping Radiation Under the Rug
After the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster in March 2011, Japanese scientists closely monitored radioactive plumes emitting from the plant and the effect they had worldwide.
But two years later, Japanese researchers discovered a new type of highly radioactive microparticle near the Fukushima plant, which contained extremely high concentrations of cesium 137a radioactive element that can cause burns, radiation sickness, and death.
Satoshi Utsunomiya, an environmental radiochemist, soon found that these particles had been present in air filter samples collected in Tokyo in the aftermath of the Fukushima accident.
- But these findings were suppressed ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and scientists still dont fully know the long-term dangers the microparticles pose.
In the 1970s, the prevalence of sexual abuse was rarely discussed, victims were nearly always considered to be at fault, and few rapists were arrestedwith a lack of evidence often cited as the excuse.
- Martha Goddard, a philanthropic organization executive who worked with young rape victims, was determined to change that. Her work led to the sexual assault evidence collection kit, known as a rape kit, that is now an important forensic tool in many sexual assault cases.
Thanks for the tip, Cecilia Meisner! ALMOST FRIDAY DIVERSION Stressed? Stop and Smell the Corpse Flower
With bated breathand plugged nosesspectators are waiting for the rare blossoming of a giant, rancid flower in Sydney.
The endangered corpse flower, lovingly named Putricia, is poised to bloom for just 24 hours the first blossom in 15 years. And the plant has gained a cult following, despite the fact that its aroma has been likened to wet socks, hot cat food, or rotting possum flesh.
Thousands of viewers have tuned in to the Gardens , though theres not much to see yet: Putricia stands silent and tall in front of a brown curtain, comfortably ensconced behind a red velvet rope, .
But in this case, virtual may be preferable: A journalist covering a corpse flowers bloom in London last year a whiff of unwashed lavatory with strong undertones of something that went off at the back of the fridge.
With each day, the online fandom grows more zealous, : Anyone else not wearing deodorant today in solidarity? commented one devotee. And another: Putricia is the only vibe we need for 2025. OPPORTUNITY QUICK HITS Support for Haiti needed now more than ever, Security Council hears
Syria's military hospital where detainees were tortured, not treated
Progress Without Protection for Women in Mexico
Is a New Mississippi Law Decreasing Jailings of People Awaiting Mental Health Treatment? The State Doesnt Know.
Ebola and a Decade of Disparities Forging a Future for Global Health Equity
Adults diagnosed with ADHD have shorter life expectancy, UK study shows
In a City of Sprawl, Wildfire Evacuation Is Getting Harder
The new science of menopause: these emerging therapies could change womens health Issue No. 2843
Global Health NOW is an initiative of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Contributors include Brian W. Simpson, MPH, Dayna Kerecman Myers, Annalies Winny, Morgan Coulson, Kate Belz, Melissa Hartman, Jackie Powder, and Rin Swann. Write us: dkerecm1@jhu.edu, like us on and follow us on Instagram and X .
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The country of Georgia has been certified malaria-free following a nearly century-long fight to combat the disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Thursday.
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CNNTD Newsletter: World NTD Day 2025 |Bulletin du RCMTN: /Journ矇e mondiale des MTN 2025
Recent news and updates from CNNTD | Nouvelles et mises jour r矇centes du RCMTN
January 22, 2025/ Janvier 22, 2025
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Joignez-vous au R矇seau canadien pour marquer la Journ矇e mondiale des MTN, le 30 janvier 2025!
Vous avez quelque chose dire? Dites-nous comment vous vous UNISSEZ pour la Journ矇e mondiale des MTN! We would like to invite our members, partners and friends of the Canadian Network for NTDs to participate in our World NTD Video on the theme of How You Unite to Eliminate NTDs. Its a simple, customizable that hopefully everyone can relate to. Please record yourself in a quiet, well-lit space in landscape orientation, so that the image fills the whole screen, and .
Date limite: Cette vid矇o doit 礙tre soumise le mardi 28 janvier midi HNE. --> Launching the CNNTD NTD Research Award 2025!/
Lancement du prix de recherche sur les MTN du CNNTD 2025! We are running our 3rd Neglected Tropical Diseases Research Award this year! Eligible submissions include NTD papers published in English, French or Spanish in a peer-reviewed journal in 2024 in partnership with a Canadian Institution. The deadline for submissions is April 27, 2025 at midnight EST. ...... Nous organisons cette ann矇e notre troisi癡me bourse de recherche sur les maladies tropicales n矇glig矇es! Les candidatures admissibles comprennent les articles sur les MTN publi矇s en anglais, en 款娶硃紳癟硃勳莽 ou en espagnol dans une revue comit矇 de lecture en 2024, en partenariat avec une institution canadienne. La date limite de soumission est le 27 avril 2025 minuit HNE. --> World Leprosy Day is coming up on January 26th! Please visit the World Health Organization's webpage to learn more. (Photo by Subin Adhikari, Nepal). .......... La Journ矇e mondiale de la l癡pre aura lieu le 26 janvier! Visitez la page web de l'OMS pour en savoir plus. (Photo par Subin Adhikari, N矇pal). --> Save the date for upcoming events /
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Joignez-vous au R矇seau canadien pour marquer la Journ矇e mondiale des MTN, le 30 janvier 2025!
We are just ONE week away from World NTD Day! We hope you will join us in celebrating the incredible achievements made in eliminating NTDs, with 54 countries having eliminated at least 1 NTD to date. We hope to continue to work together throughout the year to raise awareness of the need to act on and invest in NTDs to reach the Sustainable Development 2030 goals and ensure health for all. Our World NTD Day website will continue to be updated between now and the end of the month, so please check in regularly for more content, events, engagements and social media.
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Nous sommes UNE semaine de la Journ矇e mondiale des MTN! Nous esp矇rons que vous vous joindrez nous pour c矇l矇brer les incroyables progr癡s accomplis dans l'矇limination des MTN, 54 pays ayant 矇limin矇 au moins une MTN ce jour. Nous esp矇rons continuer travailler ensemble tout au long de l'ann矇e pour sensibiliser la n矇cessit矇 d'agir et d'investir dans les MTN afin d'atteindre les Objectifs de d矇veloppement durable 2030 et de garantir la sant矇 pour tous. Notre site web sur la Journ矇e mondiale des MTN continuera d'礙tre mis jour d'ici la fin du mois, alors n'h矇sitez pas le consulter r矇guli癡rement pour plus de contenu, d'矇v矇nements, d'engagements et de m矇dias sociaux.
--> Dance your way into World NTD Day! / Dansez l'occasion de la Journ矇e mondiale des MTN!Are you ready to break some moves for a good cause? was created by last year, and this year, the Canadian Network for NTDs is ready to join the fun, and reach a broader Canadian audience with the message that ending NTDs is within our reach!
We would like to invite you to join our campaign by dancing to the Act. Unite. Eliminate NTDs Song (here are the (multilingual) in , and . You can find the on spotify and here is the . You can learn the dance moves here in this , and then share your video recording with the Canadian Network for NTDs and we will make a video compilation! You can also post your video on your social media, including the hashtags . Dance videos are due on Monday, January 27th at noon EST.
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tes-vous pr礙t bouger pour une bonne cause? a 矇t矇 cr矇矇 par l'ann矇e derni癡re, et cette ann矇e, le R矇seau canadien pour les MTN est pr礙t se joindre au plaisir et atteindre un public canadien plus large avec le message que l'矇radication des MTN est notre port矇e!
Nous vous invitons vous joindre notre campagne en dansant sur la chanson Act. Unite. Eliminate NTDs Song ( (multilingues) en et en . Vous pouvez trouver la sur spotify et la ). Tu peux apprendre les mouvements de danse, puis partager ton enregistrement vid矇o avec le R矇seau canadien pour les MTN et nous ferons une compilation vid矇o! Vous pouvez 矇galement poster votre vid矇o sur vos m矇dias sociaux en incluant le hashtag #嗨矇款勳鳥棗紳餃勳硃梭莽喝娶梭梗莽紼啦捧.&紳莉莽梯;Les vid矇os de danse devront 礙tre pr矇sent矇es le lundi 27 janvier midi HNE.
Vous avez quelque chose dire? Dites-nous comment vous vous UNISSEZ pour la Journ矇e mondiale des MTN! We would like to invite our members, partners and friends of the Canadian Network for NTDs to participate in our World NTD Video on the theme of How You Unite to Eliminate NTDs. Its a simple, customizable that hopefully everyone can relate to. Please record yourself in a quiet, well-lit space in landscape orientation, so that the image fills the whole screen, and .
Deadline: This video submission is due Tuesday, January 28th noon EST.
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Date limite: Cette vid矇o doit 礙tre soumise le mardi 28 janvier midi HNE. --> Launching the CNNTD NTD Research Award 2025!/
Lancement du prix de recherche sur les MTN du CNNTD 2025! We are running our 3rd Neglected Tropical Diseases Research Award this year! Eligible submissions include NTD papers published in English, French or Spanish in a peer-reviewed journal in 2024 in partnership with a Canadian Institution. The deadline for submissions is April 27, 2025 at midnight EST. ...... Nous organisons cette ann矇e notre troisi癡me bourse de recherche sur les maladies tropicales n矇glig矇es! Les candidatures admissibles comprennent les articles sur les MTN publi矇s en anglais, en 款娶硃紳癟硃勳莽 ou en espagnol dans une revue comit矇 de lecture en 2024, en partenariat avec une institution canadienne. La date limite de soumission est le 27 avril 2025 minuit HNE. --> World Leprosy Day is coming up on January 26th! Please visit the World Health Organization's webpage to learn more. (Photo by Subin Adhikari, Nepal). .......... La Journ矇e mondiale de la l癡pre aura lieu le 26 janvier! Visitez la page web de l'OMS pour en savoir plus. (Photo par Subin Adhikari, N矇pal). --> Save the date for upcoming events /
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Global Health NOW: Climate Backtracking Condemned; U.S. Health Agencies Comms on Hold; Russias Restrictive Year of the Family
The UN Secretary-General decried the loss of global climate cooperation in a rudderless world.
January 22, 2025
German climate activist Luisa Neubauer and members of Fridays for Future stage a protest in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22. Halil Sagirkaya/Anadolu via Getty
Climate Backtracking Condemned at Davos
UN Secretary-General Ant籀nio Guterres decried the breakdown of global climate cooperation at the World Economic Forum yesterday, calling for business and political leaders to find ways to unite in an increasingly rudderless world, .
A ketamine-derived nasal spray, Johnson & Johnsons Spravato, has received FDA approval to be used as a standalone treatment for severe depression; it was previously approved to be used in combination with antidepressants.
MIT and Harvard scientists have made a landmark discovery in how the genetic mutation that causes Huntingtons disease works; the mutation, present from conception, grows into a larger mutation over decades until it kills certain neurons, according to .
The maternal RSV vaccine approved in 2023 was effective in reducing infants infections and hospitalizations; babies whose mothers received the vaccine during pregnancy were 61% less likely to have an RSV infection, and 78% less likely to be admitted to the hospital, a new study finds. TRUMP TRANSITION U.S. Health Agencies Ordered to Pause Communications
The Trump administration is temporarily halting federal health agencies external communicationsfrom health advisories to social media posts, .
Whats affected:
CDC scientific reports (yes, even the ) and public health advisories to clinicians; CDC website data updates; public health data releases from the National Center for Health Statistics; and FDA and NIH updates, .
Trump's federal health website scrubs 'abortion' search results
Brady Responds to Trump Administrations Apparent Closure of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
WHO comments on United States announcement of intent to withdraw
Trump signs executive order ending birthright citizenship
Fauci says he will accept preemptive pardon from Biden GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES POPULATION How Russias Year of the Family Restricted Freedoms
Staring down a decades-long demographic crisisexacerbated by losses in the Ukraine warRussias president Vladimir Putin declared 2024 as the Year of the Family, pushing stronger pro-family policies that included:
Abortion barriers: Over a dozen regions have passed laws against abortion coercion, imposing fines on doctors and employers who advise women to get abortions.
Divorce hurdles: A new law mandates a three-month reconciliation period and psychological consultations before divorcepotentially putting domestic violence victims at risk.
Pro-family messaging: Schools have introduced new family studies classes to emphasize family as the state's foundation. Meanwhile, a new law punishes childfree propaganda with heavy fines.
OPPORTUNITY 2025 Africa Health Conference
This years , Building Sustainable Systems: Health Financing and Innovation for Africa, will convene experts, researchers, students, and community stakeholders to explore innovative strategies in health financing, health care technology, climate resilience, and emergency preparedness to support equitable health outcomes.
In Belarus, Lukashenka's Regime Is Punishing Critics By Taking Their Children Away
The Real Benefits of Annual Covid-19 Booster Shots
A lifeline for mothers-to-be on Yemens west coast
How a decades-old study gave hormone therapy for menopause a bad reputation
What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu
People are bad at reporting what they eat. Thats a problem for dietary research. Issue No. 2842
Global Health NOW is an initiative of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Contributors include Brian W. Simpson, MPH, Dayna Kerecman Myers, Annalies Winny, Morgan Coulson, Kate Belz, Melissa Hartman, Jackie Powder, and Rin Swann. Write us: dkerecm1@jhu.edu, like us on and follow us on Instagram and X .
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UN Secretary-General Ant籀nio Guterres decried the breakdown of global climate cooperation at the World Economic Forum yesterday, calling for business and political leaders to find ways to unite in an increasingly rudderless world, .
- Our fossil fuel addiction is a Frankensteins monster, sparing nothing and no one. All around us, we see clear signs that the monster has become master, Guterres said, warning of rising sea-levels, heat waves, and other disasters, .
- Meanwhile, the EU doubled down on its commitment to the climate agreement, calling it the best hope for all humanity, .
- The Global South will face the harshest consequences of inaction, critics said.
- On Bluesky, the event as a place for the worlds power brokers to advance and protect their own interests.
A ketamine-derived nasal spray, Johnson & Johnsons Spravato, has received FDA approval to be used as a standalone treatment for severe depression; it was previously approved to be used in combination with antidepressants.
MIT and Harvard scientists have made a landmark discovery in how the genetic mutation that causes Huntingtons disease works; the mutation, present from conception, grows into a larger mutation over decades until it kills certain neurons, according to .
The maternal RSV vaccine approved in 2023 was effective in reducing infants infections and hospitalizations; babies whose mothers received the vaccine during pregnancy were 61% less likely to have an RSV infection, and 78% less likely to be admitted to the hospital, a new study finds. TRUMP TRANSITION U.S. Health Agencies Ordered to Pause Communications
The Trump administration is temporarily halting federal health agencies external communicationsfrom health advisories to social media posts, .
Whats affected:
CDC scientific reports (yes, even the ) and public health advisories to clinicians; CDC website data updates; public health data releases from the National Center for Health Statistics; and FDA and NIH updates, .
- Its unclear whether the directive includes urgent communications like foodborne disease outbreaks, drug approvals, and new bird flu cases.
- The move also reminded wary health officials of the 2020 Trump administrations attempts to alter CDC reports to align with Trump messaging.
Trump's federal health website scrubs 'abortion' search results
Brady Responds to Trump Administrations Apparent Closure of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
WHO comments on United States announcement of intent to withdraw
Trump signs executive order ending birthright citizenship
Fauci says he will accept preemptive pardon from Biden GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES POPULATION How Russias Year of the Family Restricted Freedoms
Staring down a decades-long demographic crisisexacerbated by losses in the Ukraine warRussias president Vladimir Putin declared 2024 as the Year of the Family, pushing stronger pro-family policies that included:
Abortion barriers: Over a dozen regions have passed laws against abortion coercion, imposing fines on doctors and employers who advise women to get abortions.
Divorce hurdles: A new law mandates a three-month reconciliation period and psychological consultations before divorcepotentially putting domestic violence victims at risk.
Pro-family messaging: Schools have introduced new family studies classes to emphasize family as the state's foundation. Meanwhile, a new law punishes childfree propaganda with heavy fines.
OPPORTUNITY 2025 Africa Health Conference
This years , Building Sustainable Systems: Health Financing and Innovation for Africa, will convene experts, researchers, students, and community stakeholders to explore innovative strategies in health financing, health care technology, climate resilience, and emergency preparedness to support equitable health outcomes.
- February 78, 2025
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School, Boston
In Belarus, Lukashenka's Regime Is Punishing Critics By Taking Their Children Away
The Real Benefits of Annual Covid-19 Booster Shots
A lifeline for mothers-to-be on Yemens west coast
How a decades-old study gave hormone therapy for menopause a bad reputation
What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu
People are bad at reporting what they eat. Thats a problem for dietary research. Issue No. 2842
Global Health NOW is an initiative of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Contributors include Brian W. Simpson, MPH, Dayna Kerecman Myers, Annalies Winny, Morgan Coulson, Kate Belz, Melissa Hartman, Jackie Powder, and Rin Swann. Write us: dkerecm1@jhu.edu, like us on and follow us on Instagram and X .
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