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These Are the 13 Most Pressing Global Health Issues This Decade
The World Health Organization released a list of health issues to be addressed in the next 10 years. Read more
2 Billion Mosquito Nets Have Officially Been Delivered Worldwide to Fight Malaria
“Insecticide-treated nets are one of the most effective tools in the fight against malaria.” Read more
How the UN Is Tackling Maternal Mortality in the Country With the Highest Rates in the World
In Sierra Leone, one in 17 mothers face a lifetime risk of dying while giving birth. Read more
This New Tool Works Like Shazam — But for Identifying Deadly Mosquitos
There’s an app for that. Read more
Public Health Emergency Declared in Puerto Rico After Earthquakes
Hundreds of earthquakes have hit the US territory since Dec. 28. Read more
World’s Largest Measles Outbreak Kills Thousands in Congo
Vaccination is key to preventing the spread of the deadly disease. Read more
How Health Workers Are Reaching a Nomadic Tribe in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Ateker tribe often slips through the cracks of health systems due to their nomadic lifestyle. Read more
Health Activist Priya Prakash Wins the Cisco Youth Leadership Prize
The 28-year-old is working to ensure schoolchildren in India stay healthy. Read more