by Pavithra Mohan Worldwide travel has skyrocketed in recent years, with nearly 8 billion airline passengers taking to the skies each year, and around 1.8 billion of those crossing international borders. This incredible...
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zamberiWhy Controlling Infectious Diseases Is Harder in Low-Resource Settings
by Pavithra Mohan Managing infectious diseases is especially challenging in many low- and middle-income countries. A mix of social, economic, and environmental factors makes prevention and treatment more difficult...
The Race to Develop Vaccines for Emerging Diseases
by Pavithra Mohan New diseases like Ebola, Zika, and Nipah have shown us how quickly a local outbreak can become a global problem. For scientists and vaccine developers, it’s like a race against time; where speed...
The Challenges of Distributing Vaccines in Low-Income Countries
by Pavithra Mohan Ensuring that everyone gets vaccinated, particularly in low-income countries, is a huge global challenge. There are all sorts of hurdles to overcome, like the costs involved, the logistics of...
Why It’s So Hard to Make a Nipah Virus Vaccine
by Pavithra Mohan The Nipah virus (NiV) is one of those diseases that sounds like it belongs in a movie; deadly, unpredictable, and capable of causing serious outbreaks. It’s a virus that can spread from animals (like...
How Malaysia Uses Digital Tools to Stay Ahead of Disease Outbreaks
by Pavithra Mohan In Malaysia, digital technology has become an important ally in the fight against disease outbreaks. From apps that alert you to nearby dengue hotspots to platforms that help rural clinics share...
Nipah Virus: The Silent Threat We Can’t Ignore
by Pavithra Mohan The Nipah virus (NiV) isn’t a household name like COVID-19, but among scientists and health workers, it’s one of the viruses that keeps them up at night. Why? Because it’s deadly, it can spread from...
Your Phone Could Be Your New Doctor’s Assistant
by Hemagirri Manisekaran These days, you don’t always have to sit in a waiting room to take care of your health. With the right apps and a decent internet connection, you can track your health, get advice, and even see...
Children and Teen Health: Key Challenges and How to Tackle Them
by Hemagirri Manisekaran Children and teenagers have unique health needs that deserve special attention. Here are some of the most common issues they face and practical tips to help keep them healthy. Major Health...
How to Understand Health Information Without Getting Overwhelmed
by Hemagirri Manisekaran With so much health advice out there—online articles, social media posts, and news headlines—it can be hard to know what to believe. Some of it is helpful. Some of it isn’t. So how do you tell...
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