COVID, bird flu, mpox – a virologist on why we’re seeing so many viruses emerge
From the widespread outbreak of mpox (formerly called monkeypox) in 2022, to the evolving bird flu situation, to recent cases…
Video of man jumping in leaves is ‘scariest’ doctor has seen – can you spot why?
THERE is something so tempting about a pile of leaves. As enticing as they may appear, hidden dangers could be…
COVID vaccines rollout has started – here’s how everyone will get them
The first batch of COVID vaccine has arrived in the UK, and the NHS has embarked on the largest vaccination…
Meeting the Moment: The Introduction of PCV in Somalia
Globally, 165 countries use the powerful pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) to prevent a serious form of pneumonia, as well as…
Healthcare workers are still coming under attack during the coronavirus pandemic
From balconies, windows and door fronts around the world, citizens are applauding healthcare workers on the frontline of the COVID-19…
What impact will the coronavirus pandemic have on anti-vaxxers?
Not long after the COVID-19 pandemic began, hopes for a vaccine were raised. Even US president, Donald Trump, a former…
Vaccines have health effects beyond protecting against target diseases
Child ready to receive measles vaccine, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. Christine Stabell Benn, Author provided A measles vaccine protects against measles infection.…
Ukraine: war has an impact on people’s health beyond bullets and bombs
According to the UN human rights office, 136 civilians have died in the war on Ukraine so far. But it…
World Health Organization: what does it spend its money on?
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: at the helm of the WHO at a difficult time. Salvatore Di Nolfi/EPA The recent decision by…
Vaccines aren’t enough – we’re working on a way to stop the polio virus for good
There were just 74 cases of polio reported worldwide in 2015. Thanks to a global vaccination drive, this crippling disease,…
Vaccine uptake in Ukraine has been low – countries receiving refugees need to help people get their jabs
Over 3 million people – half of them children – have now fled Ukraine because of the Russian invasion, according…
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine poses a threat to the control of drug-resistant TB in Europe and the world
In recent years, conflicts in Ethiopia, Syria, Afghanistan and Yemen have caused huge suffering. They have devastated the health and…