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Public Health Archive

Archives for January 2024

Future Perfect
Why I’m glad my newborn received a false positive test for a rare genetic disorderWhy I’m glad my newborn received a false positive test for a rare genetic disorder
Future Perfect

The lifesaving revolution in widespread medical testing for infants.

By Kelsey Piper
Future Perfect
Why would anyone be against lifesaving malaria bednets?Why would anyone be against lifesaving malaria bednets?
Future Perfect

The no good, very bad case against malaria bednets, explained.

By Dylan Matthews
Future Perfect
A deadly new outbreak is testing Africa’s ambitious public health effortsA deadly new outbreak is testing Africa’s ambitious public health efforts
Future Perfect

With foreign aid increasingly uncertain, Africa wants to tackle disease emergencies on its own.

By Dylan Scott
Future Perfect
America is retreating from global health leadership at the worst possible timeAmerica is retreating from global health leadership at the worst possible time
Future Perfect

Covid politicized public health. Now, the US might give up on saving millions of lives.

By Dylan Scott
Future Perfect
How political gridlock could kill the best global health program the US ever passedHow political gridlock could kill the best global health program the US ever passed
Future Perfect

PEPFAR saved millions of people from AIDS. Don’t let it die.

By Saloni Dattani
Even Better
Yes, everyone is sick right now. So what can you do about it?Yes, everyone is sick right now. So what can you do about it?
Even Better

How to prevent and treat colds, the flu, Covid-19, and more.

By Keren Landman, MD
Pregnancy care deserts are growing. Indigenous babies are at risk.
Health

Solving the congenital syphilis crisis means investing in rural maternity care.

By Keren Landman, MD

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