The biotech company Moderna has paused a $200 million plan to create a vaccine production plant in Kenya.

Bryan Mercurio explains how the decision highlights the need for economically feasible proposals to address inequitable vaccine manufacturing. on.cfr.org/3UF5EKm

'Traditional medicine cannot be ignored,' says Kenji Watanabe.

@Rachelnuwer spoke with Dr. Watanabe on the integration of traditional and Western medicine to create a more holistic approach to global health care. on.cfr.org/4b78Cgi

Moderna has paused its plan to build a vaccine production plant in Kenya.

@Mercuriobryan explains what could overcome this latest unsuccessful effort at diversifying pharmaceutical production in Africa. on.cfr.org/44n0XrW

May marks #mentalhealthawareness month, and one of the biggest stressors in today's world is climate change.Burcin Ikiz, PhD explains why communities facing floods, wildfires, and displacement show increasing mental health issues particularly among youth. on.cfr.org/3xQYMRs

U.S. officials named mosquitoes as the world's deadliest animal due to its role in transmitting diseases like malaria. Oloruntobi Dare explains that climate change could cause outbreaks in areas where they were once thought uncommon. on.cfr.org/4bbXkYe

.@rachelnuwer spoke to Kenji Watanabe, a researcher and traditional medicine practitioner in Japan, about the work he has done to elevate traditional medicine in international public health efforts.
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#ClimateChange creates the perfect breeding conditions for the mosquitoes that spread #dengue , meaning cases will only continue to rise.

In this piece for Think Global Health, our Head of Dengue Neelika Malavige explains we need to act now - before it's too late: thinkglobalhealth.org/article/why-na…

Lessons from Africa for Future Proofing Global Health | Think Global Health thinkglobalhealth.org/article/lesson…

Africa's pandemic experience is a major lesson for the global health landscape to prioritize localization in interventions rather than attempt to “plug-and-play” foreign solutions. Paul Adepoju explains what others can learn from Africa’s COVID response. on.cfr.org/44pvIfV

Last month marked one year since the beginning of the latest war in Sudan. UNFPA estimates that 6.7 million Sudanese people, mostly women, are at risk of gender-based violence.

Nahid Widaatalla spotlights the need for coordinated aid provisions in the region. on.cfr.org/3QhuoGb

Public health experts say the United States needs to prioritize preventative measures in Ukraine to fight infectious diseases. Doing so could save lives and ensure that the country has the workforce capacity to rebuild. on.cfr.org/4aQFlGY

Africa’s COVID-19 response provided many lessons to organizations seeking to make a positive and lasting impact on the continent.

Paul Adepoju explains how partners need to prioritize listening and responding to community needs in Africa. on.cfr.org/4bdxjaR

Another great read by Dr Ebere Okereke this time in the Think Global Health series she curates. Global Health and the 'Second Independence of Africa' | Think Global Health thinkglobalhealth.org/article/global…

Public health experts say heightened conflict is making infectious disease outbreaks more likely in Ukraine and elsewhere. on.cfr.org/3Ugm9vg

Health has emerged as a battleground in today's geopolitical struggle. In response, African leaders and institutions have proposed creating a new public health order for the continent. on.cfr.org/3Qj7HkI

Cattle Veterinarians Express Confusion over U.S. Response to #H5N1 Bird Flu:

'Dairy farms are not required to report affected cows, so many are not reporting because they have no financial or liability support.'
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The Biden administration has announced that it is postponing a decision on the ban of menthol cigarettes. Clayton Gutzmore explains why this ban is vital for protecting public health especially for communities of color who were disproportionately targeted. on.cfr.org/3UjhBE7

Innovative funding partnerships are essential to combat the effects of climate change on malaria, shifting mosquito behaviors, and the new challenges presented by insecticide resistance explain a group from Unitaid and The Global Fund. #WorldMalariaDay , on.cfr.org/49Pal8R

U.S. officials first announced in late March 2024 that #H5N1 avian influenza had been detected in dairy herds.

@Rachelnuwer reports on how a lack of a cohesive response is confusing and threatening the cattle industry. on.cfr.org/4aRYhFe