How to Stay Safe as Measles Cases Emerge in NYC

How to Stay Safe as Measles Cases Emerge in NYC

By Eliza Fawcett, Healthbeat, THE CITY  With measles cases on the rise in the United States, public health experts in New York are encouraging vaccination against the highly contagious virus. Measles spreads easily and can lead to serious complications, or death, among those who are unvaccinated. New York City has confirmed two cases of measles […]

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Islam: Impacts, Legal Frameworks, and Asylum Relief in the USA

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Islam: Impacts, Legal Frameworks, and Asylum Relief in the USA

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Ms Jane Campbell / shutterstock.com  Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), sometimes referred to as female circumcision, is a deeply controversial practice with cultural, religious, and social implications. It is practiced in various Muslim-majority countries, but it is not an Islamic requirement. Rather, it is rooted in cultural traditions that […]

WHO in Africa: Three Ways the Continent Stands to Lose from Trump’s Decision to Pull Out

WHO in Africa: Three Ways the Continent Stands to Lose from Trump’s Decision to Pull Out

By:Lawrence O. Gostin & Alexandra Finch | theconversation.com President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) will be keenly felt across the globe, with profound implications for health in Africa. In the executive order putting the withdrawal process in place, Trump also paused the transfer of US funds, support and resources to the […]

Heart attacks and high blood pressure are on the rise in Africa – what does air pollution have to do with it?

Heart attacks and high blood pressure are on the rise in Africa – what does air pollution have to do with it?

Air pollution has an alarming effect on global health. In 2019, it was responsible for 4.2 million global deaths. Inhaling air pollution harms health in many different ways beyond simply having effects on the lungs. Over 70% of air pollution deaths are due to cardiovascular diseases – diseases of the heart and blood vessels, such as […]

The World is Facing Multiple Public Health Threats: Are We Prepared?

The World is Facing Multiple Public Health Threats: Are We Prepared?

By Sunita Sohrabji, EthicMediaServices | Editorial credit: TZIDO SUN / shuttertsock.com  Avian flu, Oropouche, Mpox, Norovirus, human metapneumovirus, and the ongoing threat of Covid-19 are some of the many public health challenges the world faces this year. Climate change is causing many of these outbreaks to erupt at a faster pace. As 2025 unfolds, the […]

President Jimmy Carter and John Lennon’s “Imagine”: A Reflection on Shared Values

President Jimmy Carter and John Lennon’s “Imagine”: A Reflection on Shared Values

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Stefano Chiacchiarini ’74 & Consolidated News Photos / shutterstock.com  President Jimmy Carter, known for his profound commitment to peace, human rights, and global harmony, has often expressed his admiration for John Lennon’s iconic song, Imagine. Released in 1971, the song has become an anthem of hope, advocating for […]

Remembering President Jimmy Carter

Remembering President Jimmy Carter

By Center for American Progress | Editorial credit: Nir Levy / shutterstock.com As the nation observes a day of mourning for President Jimmy Carter, we honor his extraordinary life and legacy. Following the announcement of his passing at the age of 100, Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, released the following statement: […]

Five Things you Should know about the HIV Epidemic

Five Things you Should know about the HIV Epidemic

By Nomathemba Chandiwana, THE CONVERSATION It is 40 years since Aids was first identified. Major strides have been made since the spread of the virus reached epidemic proportions in 1995 when 3.3 million people were infected with HIV and just under one million  people died. New HIV infections have reduced by 60% since the peak in 1995 and deaths are […]