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Ongoing civil war in Sudan has led to the declaration of famine in parts of the country. Tim Bishop and Christina Wille of @InsecurityInsig explain how the conflict threatens Sudan's already weak food system, putting millions more at risk.
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U.S. egg prices are spiking after a new version of H5N1 bird flu spilled into poultry farms. It led to the culling of 41 million chickens in December and January. @monscience reports on why officials have not deployed vaccinations to stop the outbreak.
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The yawning gap in global aid funding left by the United States has led to speculation over whether it could be filled by other nations or private funders. @AllisonKrugman tracks how Trump’s executive orders are jeopardizing global health programs.
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Engagement in social media mental health communities comes with some benefits, including increased enrollment with clinical treatments and better adherence. But these online interactions can also have serious risks. @sunyanyii elaborates:
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The Trump administration has introduced massive cuts to #USAID with plans to lay off most staff. In a conversation with @TomBollyky, @Atul_Gawande draws on his experience leading USAID to reflect on future challenges and opportunities for global health.
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U.S. egg prices have reached a 45-year high. Virologists and an economist explain how a new version of #H5N1 bird flu drove the trend—and why the prices for some egg brands are rising faster than others. @monscience reports:
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The growing frequency and intensity of wildfires signal a much larger climate issue that will continue to pose health risks to the public even after the flames are extinguished, explains @IHME_UW‘s Michael Brauer.
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Democratic Republic of Congo is home to some of the largest coltan and lithium reserves. As the world pushes for renewable energy, @Jonta_Kam and Stephanie Bumba say activists should also advocate to safeguard the health of miners and their families.
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The #TikTok ban has drawn attention to the platform’s role in people’s daily lives. For those with stigmatized mental illnesses, social media provides community and support, but it is not without risk. @Sunyanyii explains:
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.@Prof_Yadav_SCM explains how, after issuing a USAID waiver for humanitarian assistance, the U.S. State Department should take a comprehensive, end-to-end supply chain perspective on the actions necessary to ensure that medicines reach patients.
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The lack of medical interpreters for Chinese minority dialect speakers in the United States limits the group’s access to health care. @chung_eunice explains how language barriers can lead to delays in care, misdiagnoses, and adverse health outcomes.
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RT @TomBollyky: A waiver for lifesaving humanitarian assistance doesn't mean much unless you have the staff to implement it @Prof_Yadav_SC…
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President Trump has halted funding for @UNRWA, which works to provide relief in the Gaza Strip. Anne Irfan and Jo Kelcey recount the organizations complex history and the challenges it has faced during the Israel-Hamas war. [Article from Feb. 2024]
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Without adequate #USAID staffing for supply-chain decision-making, the State Department's waiver for humanitarian assistance will fall short on its promise to deliver medications. @CFR Global Health Fellow @Prof_Yadav_SCM explains:
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RT @marcyambayamba: Take a look at our piece examining how One Health and city diplomacy can help address the climate crisis. Thanks @Sys…
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Democratic Republic of Congo’s cobalt sales were worth an estimated $2.6 billion in 2016. Despite this, its economy benefits very little from mining and its workers face deplorable conditions that harm their health, @Jonta_Kam and Stephanie Bumba explain.
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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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