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A new site examining how changes in health are reshaping economies, societies, and everyday lives. An initiative from @CFR_org. Follows≠endorsements.
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Climate change has become a global threat to the existence of everything on Earth. Simon Rüegg, @marcyambayamba, and Evelyne de Leeuw explain how One Health policies open avenues for biomimicry—or copying nature—to regulate human activity.
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.@cfr_org's @TomBollyky, @allisonkrugman, and Chloe Searchinger explain how reputable foreign markets could help aid and prevent drug shortages and strengthen U.S. supply chain resilience.
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To sustain health infrastructure, @MicheleAcuto encourages connecting global governance to everyday health concerns through city-to-city cooperation.
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City diplomacy and regenerative infrastructure can help local and global governance mechanisms implement policies that echo how natural systems support life. Simon Rüegg, @marcyambayamba, and Evelyne de Leeuw explain:
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RT @TomBollyky: Argentina to withdraw from the World Health Organization, citing “profound differences” & President Milei following US lead…
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The disastrous effects of climate change continue to worsen, yet political momentum to address it has slowed. @ArthurWyns explains why policymakers should explore ways to strengthen public support for action on climate change and global health.
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As of 2014, more people live in cities than in any other environment. @evelynedeleeuw and Patrick Harris explore how the interconnectedness of urban areas with built and social systems shape human health.
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RT @OyeRonke_: My mom says I had “great foresight” writing this article in April 2024 Honestly, anyone who has studied or worked in public…
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In thinking about global health governance in the wake of COVID-19, @MicheleAcuto says city diplomacy should play a more prominent and urgent role in the work of urban leaders, global health experts, and the foreign affairs community.
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After Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in 2017, organizations assisting gender-based violence survivors saw a 62% jump in requests for services. Mira Cheng explores the link between extreme weather events with increased violence against women.
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"At best, border measures are a supplement to strong domestic public health interventions." @edwardalden describes the risks associated with border closures, citing the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Framing cities simply as a source of political and economic power marginalizes the global interconnectedness of the urban infrastructures that create city networks. @evelynedeleeuw and Patrick Harris draw links between cities and natural infrastructure.
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The U.S. withdrawal from @WHO could allow China to capitalize on the opportunities to fill the empty space, solidifying its global influence and international leadership, explains.@YanzhongHuang .
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.@AnderssonBoscan uncovers the dangers of Troll Farms in Latin American media that spread rampant misinformation, making it difficult for many to discern accurate health information.
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“COVID should have been a case study on the limitations of borders for preventing disease transmission.” @edwardalden analyzes the U.S. decision to close borders during COVID and how it has left the country less prepared for the next disease threat.
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RT @TomBollyky: What an awful, tragic mess Despite issuance of Tuesday night’s humanitarian exemption, the stop order continues to cause h…
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RT @CFR_org: Uganda confirmed an Ebola death two years after its last outbreak ended in January 2023. Advocates of vaccines for Africa by…
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.@YanzhongHuang analyzes how the U.S. decision to withdraw from @WHO could allow China to reshape global health governance through its Health Silk Road and bilateral aid.
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