In 1976, countries in Africa including Zaire, now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sudan, which is present-day South Sudan, experienced almost identically timed outbreaks of a fatal virus. One of the viruses is what we have come … Continue reading
Tag: Global health
America First and the Rise of Global Health Gaps
Under the second Trump administration, foreign aid efforts have been slashed, leaving many countries that once relied on assistance from the United States with gaps in funding for various development programs.
An executive order on January 20th, 2025, catalyzed these … Continue reading
USAID Cuts Threaten Decades of HIV Progress in Eastern and Southern Africa
Over half of people living with human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) currently reside in Eastern and Southern Africa. This group of viruses manifest as a chronic condition that attacks one’s immune system. Those living with HIV can lead long and healthy … Continue reading
Blood Water: A Lens on Menstruating Women in Gaza
By March 2024, the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) estimated that almost 700,000 women and girls in Gaza did not have access to hygiene products or the fundamental human right of privacy. Israeli authorities further cut off clean … Continue reading
Climate Change: The Social and Environmental Impacts of Popular Culture
Rapid technological advancements marked the rise of media’s steadfast growth—a vital application in shaping popular culture—transforming our communication, socialization, and knowledge exchange approaches. In particular, the emergence of media platforms has dramatically influenced society by contributing to the vitality and … Continue reading
“Not just poor, bloody poor”: Period Poverty and Climate Change in Jamaica
Globally, over 1.8 billion individuals experience menstruation every month. The average menstruator spends 2,535 days of their life menstruating. Although menstruation is a natural process, many menstruators around the world face social, economic, and institutional barriers to adequate menstrual hygiene … Continue reading
COVID-19 Pills : The Ultimate Cure?
The Covid-19 pandemic has shifted our societies in many ways, from new communication metaverses to evolving workplace rules –however, nothing has compared to the rapid innovation occurring in the field of medicine. Since the premises of the pandemic, vaccination has … Continue reading