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The palms of a person suffering from monkeypox show small circular shaped welts. The rash is strikingly similar to a smallpox rash.

U.S. Monkeypox Case Contained

by Mary Brophy Marcus

But strong international partnerships are needed to keep the virus from spreading in the future

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A person with HIV/AIDS is helped to his bedroom by caregivers from a community home-based care team visiting him at his home in Matero township on the outskirts of Lusaka, Zambia on April 17, 2012. The picture shows the torso of a man wearing a loose-fitting light blue shirt being helped by two other people. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

A Global Imperative for Local Support

by Charles Holmes

The novel coronavirus pandemic raises the stakes for strengthening local partners and capacity to deliver health care

A Buddhist monk adjusts his protective face mask before a blessing ceremony for the people affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, at a temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on February 22, 2020. This is a striking image with the monk in the foreground and some very colourful Buddhist temple features in the background. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng
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Why is Southeast Asia Responding Differently to COVID-19?

by Swee Kheng Khor

Fundamental differences and objectives between nation states in Southeast Asia influence their responses to COVID-19

Average level of preparation of the health system capacities for responding to an infectious epidemic, as measured by Joint External Evaluations of national progress in meeting targets of the International Health Regulations. Photo shows a map of Africa with different countries colored one of four colors according to the data. GIDA/Georgetown Infectious Disease Atlas
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Africa is not Starting from Scratch on COVID-19

by Charles Holmes, Matthew Boyce, Rebecca Katz

Success against coronavirus will require national leadership, engaged local responders, and strong cooperation with NGOs

Military officers wearing face masks stand outside Duomo cathedral in Milan, Italy on February 24, 2020. The cathedral was closed by authorities due to the coronavirus outbreak. The photo shows a soldier in full combat gear wearing a mask and holding a military-style assault rifle. In the distance is the iconic architectural tourist destination. REUTERS/Flavio Lo Scalzo
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Waging Another Public Health "War?"

by Luke Shors

Overreliance on military language in global health risks missing more appropriate, effective and compassionate responses