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Intuitively, we would assume that subsequent infections should be less severe. But this won’t always be the case.
Is it time for a new generation of COVID vaccines? Here’s where the research is at.
What are zoonotic diseases - and how dangerous are they?
Zoonotic diseases – such as COVID-19 and Ebola – spread from animals to people. And a rapidly growing global population is heightening the risk to humans, say experts.
Reaching zero-dose children in northern Kenya
Health workers in the northern region of Kenya are facing misinformation and the threat of Al Shabaab to reach zero-dose children.
Funding the Fight Against Noncommunicable Diseases
Noncommunicable diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, but efforts to tackle them receive less than 10% of the global health budget. With the NCD burden likely to increase further, countries must take five urgent steps to bring about…
A new study looked at the health records of more than 9 million people in England to assess whether body weight influenced the uptake and effectiveness of COVID vaccines.
Tanzania’s polio vaccination drive registers success despite misinformation concerns
To pre-empt a possible outbreak after neighbouring Malawi registered its first polio cases in three decades, Tanzania is going door-to-door to vaccinate its children.
Lessons learned from COVID-19 help Pakistan in the fight against HIV/AIDS
The actions taken in response to COVID-19 are helping the 165,000 people nationwide living with HIV.
What Can Menstrual Blood Reveal about Health and Disease?
Some researchers are challenging the conventional view that menstrual effluent is merely a waste product.
‘Global response’ needed as typhoid evades antibiotics
Drug-resistant typhoid has spread worldwide from South Asia – study. ‘Very few antibiotics left are effective against typhoid’ – lead researcher. Researchers say global response is needed.
COVID-19 vaccination efforts prove value of polio network for resilient health systems
New report provides evidence on role of polio workforce in COVID-19 vaccine rollout and essential immunization, and makes the case to sustain the network to strengthen public health.
Viruses alter victims’ scent to attract mosquitoes
Dengue and Zika viruses make mice and humans smell tastier to mosquitoes by altering the composition of their microbiomes.