Local doesn't mean low cost: Serum Institute shares global scale-up plans →
The Serum Institute of India wants to consolidate its reputation as the vaccine manufacturer for the world’s poorest. Read more.
No easy answers in shift away from animal-based foods →
Experts seem to agree that there needs to be a shift in diets away from animal-based foods to avoid the worst effects of climate change. But how or how much remains up for debate. Read more.
A promising new cancer treatment →
I appeared on BBC’s Health Check to discuss a potential new treatment for an aggressive form of treatment caused by exposure to asbestos and new treatment protocols for hepatitis B. Listen here.
New hepatitis B guidelines could boost response in sub-Saharan Africa →
The new guidelines are specifically designed to increase access to testing and eligibility for treatment for patients in sub-Saharan Africa, which accounts for 70% of all new HBV infections. Read more.
Lowitja O'Donoghue →
Nurse and advocate for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. She was born on Aug 1, 1932, in De Rose Hill, Australia, and died on Feb 4, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. Read more.
Saleemul Huq →
Scientist and expert on climate change and sustainable development. Born in Karachi, Pakistan, on Oct 2, 1952, he died of a heart attack on Oct 28, 2023, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Read more.
Emerging genomics hub in Africa aims to transform disease response →
Having faster access to information on the genomics of a disease could help contain outbreaks by speeding the delivery of appropriate vaccines and diagnostics. The hub aims to ensure that genomics technology is widely adopted. Read more.
Susan Abarca Salazar →
Infectious diseases consultant and doctoral student. She was born on Sept 7, 1986, in Cusco, Peru, and died on Aug 15, 2023, in Zimbabwe. Read more.
Sean Healy →
Humanitarian who worked for Médecins Sans Frontières. Born in Singapore on Feb 17, 1972, he died in Melbourne, Australia, on Nov 26, 2023. Read more.
Good intentions, bad outcomes: The dangers of donated medical devices →
COVID-19 spurred an increase in gifted medical devices but the donations have left some facilities in the global south overwhelmed, without the training to utilize the equipment or the funding to maintain it. Read more.
Partners in Health: targeting health equity in the USA →
Known for its work in some of the world's poorest countries, Partners in Health now looks to strengthen health care in the United States. Read more.
Maisara Azmi AlRayyes →
Physician specializing in women's and children's health. Born on Jan 31, 1995, in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, he was killed on Nov 5, 2023, in Gaza City. Read more.
Daniel Levi Ludmir →
Physician and ear, nose, and throat resident. Born on Jan 16, 1989, in Lima, Peru, he was killed on Oct 7, 2023, in Kibbutz Be’eri, Israel. Read more.
Inside a new World Bank program to boost food security →
A new "global challenge" initiative aims to steer public spending toward more sustainable food systems and mobilize private investment as well. Read more.
Carissa Etienne →
Primary health care advocate who served as Director of the Pan American Health Organization and WHO Regional Director for the Americas. Born in Curaçao on Nov 2, 1952, she died in Silver Spring, MD, on Dec 1, 2023. Read more.