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Global Health Politics: Multipolarity Is the New Reality

Long dominated by the West, global health is changing because of discontent with the past and the return of geopolitics

Designing A New National Center for Disease Control

Infectious disease epidemiologist Chikwe Ihekweazu recounts the advent of Nigeria's Centre for Disease Control

Food

Alcohol Industry Panics as Healthier Habits Cut Sales

Industry reps cite a "war on alcohol," but consumer attitudes suggest a cultural shift toward less drinking

Gender

Confronting Big Alcohol's Sponsorship of Pride Parades

This Pride season, it is essential to begin considering the health impacts of Big Alcohol's sponsorship of parades

Governance

Where COVID Has Shifted Flu and RSV Seasons

In some countries, peaks in flu hospitalizations occurred 4.3 weeks early on average relative to the pre-COVID era

Environment

Reimagining the Future of Climate Health With AI

Harnessing the power of generative AI for health promotion and climate action

Poverty

Investments in Rapid Outbreak Responses: Spend Now, Save Later

New pandemic preparedness approaches from Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria balance speed and financing

Governance

Lessons From Africa for Future-Proofing Global Health

Africa's response to COVID-19 provides valuable insight for organizations seeking to make meaningful change

Poverty

U.S. Aid Package Leaves Ukraine Vulnerable to Public Health Crisis

Public health experts say the heightened conflict is making outbreaks more likely in Ukraine and elsewhere

Governance

Africa's New Public Health Order and U.S. Global Health Policy

Pan-African public health ambitions challenge U.S. health diplomacy in Africa

Governance

Rethinking Donor Partnerships in Africa

Improving health in Africa requires more effective and respectful collaboration with global partners

Trade

African Public Health and Future Philanthropy

Africa deserves philanthropy that involves its communities and recognizes their insights