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Public Health Archive

Archives for September 2014

Public Health
What’s really driving the Ebola outbreakWhat’s really driving the Ebola outbreak
Public Health

A broken global-health innovation system is at the root of this and future outbreaks.

By Julia Belluz and Steven Hoffman
Health
The man who discovered Ebola on why this epidemic spiraled out of controlThe man who discovered Ebola on why this epidemic spiraled out of control
Health

Dr. Peter Piot has been studying infectious diseases for nearly 40 years. He thinks this outbreak will be the first of many — and we’re not prepared.

By Julia Belluz
Health Care
Most gay and bisexual men aren’t personally concerned about HIV. They should be.Most gay and bisexual men aren’t personally concerned about HIV. They should be.
Health Care

A new survey has troubling findings for outreach efforts.

By German Lopez
Health
Seven reasons the Ebola epidemic is still ragingSeven reasons the Ebola epidemic is still raging
Health

The current outbreak in West Africa is rewriting the Ebola rulebook, and leaving behind lessons for future outbreaks along with a record death toll.

By Julia Belluz

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