Since 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO), an agency of the United Nations, has worked to manage international health issues…
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Chagas Disease Doesn’t Sleep: How to Stay Protected
Between 6 and 7 million people worldwide are afflicted with Chagas disease, which is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi.…
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Yellow Fever on the Rise
Yellow fever has re-emerged as a major global health problem. While there is a safe and effective vaccine available, parts…
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The Resurgence of Tuberculosis in Southeast Asia: Threat to Global Health
TB, formerly believed to be firmly under control in most of the world, has made a foreboding comeback in Southeast…
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Southern African Cholera Outbreak: A Waterborne Crisis of Global Concern
Cholera, the scourge of yore, is striking back — this time, it's sweeping Southern Africa. Southern Africa began enduring its…
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The Role of International Organizations
Global pandemics, together with contagious diseases, have historically threatened humanity throughout the world. The world needs to unite its efforts…
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Rising Concerns: The Resurgence of Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, also known as TB, is an illness that is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It has been around for many…
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What is the Oropouche Virus?
This year, a relatively unknown virus called oropouche (often shortened to OROV) has been on the rise, particularly in the…
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Lenacapavir: An end to the HIV epidemic?
Over 1.3 million people are infected by HIV each year, despite decades of international work, research, and progress. In 2023…
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Tuberculosis is curable, so why is it taking millions of lives?
On October 29th, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that tuberculosis had been a significant contributor to the deaths of…
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