epidemic and plague

The COVID-19 pandemic showed that Antarctica’s isolation and remoteness cannot protect it from events in the rest of the world.

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The first case of H5N1 bird flu was reported in Australia this week. Is the world prepared for what could lead to the next pandemic?

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Clinical trials of an mRNA vaccine have begun and researchers expect broadly positive outcomes in the battle against the widespread illness.

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Medical misogyny and gaslighting is having an impact on women seeking medical support for long COVID symptoms.

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Limited access to period products during India’s COVID lockdowns highlighted how far public health initiatives have to go when it comes to menstruation.

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Progress towards eliminating malaria has stalled. New solutions are needed to prevent, detect and treat one of the world’s biggest health threats.

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Eradicating an infectious disease is a lofty goal and not possible for every disease. Controlling or eliminating a disease can be the targets countries aim for.

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Public health experts are looking beyond controlling diseases to see whether they can be eliminated locally or eradicated entirely.

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Global cooperation, resources and sustained efforts are crucial in the fight against infectious diseases.

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Combining lessons learnt from past outbreaks and the opportunities afforded by new technologies will give the world its best chance of controlling diseases.

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The World Health Organization declared smallpox eradicated in 1980. But would a similar eradication of the disease be possible today?

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