Opinion World leaders must fulfill their promises for TB funding For the first time in decades, tuberculosis is on the rise. Governments must mobilize the funds they’ve already committed for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. By Naomi Muthua Wanjiru December 4, 2023
Feature In India, a doubly neglected tropical disease The parasitic disease kala-azar, or black fever, may lead to a secondary illness, which can spark new infections. By Monika Mondal October 18, 2023
Research Good nutrition is key to fight against tuberculosis In a new study, patients with TB who gained weight in the first two months of treatment cut their mortality risk by 60 percent. By Christine Mehta October 10, 2023
Feature The path to universal access South Africa is committed to single-payer health care, but achieving it won’t be easy. By Andrew Green October 2, 2023
People Edna Adan Ismail: Opening doors—and minds Edna Adan Ismail has broken molds and built institutions. She hopes her example will be one that inspires women across Africa. By Paul Adepoju September 25, 2023
Feature Can mass-produced mosquitoes slow dengue’s spread? Lab-grown mosquitoes are infected with Wolbachia bacteria, which prevents dengue virus transmission to humans. By Deepa Padmanaban August 15, 2023
People Jimmy Carter’s decades-long crusade against a forgotten disease: Guinea worm Kenyans remember President Jimmy Carter as the man who defeated the guinea worm. The disease is on schedule to be eradicated by 2030. By Gilbert Nakweya June 14, 2023
Ideas Navigating the slow current: overcoming challenges in water sustainability The world is experiencing a water and sanitation crisis. Water microbiologist Joan Rose says sustainable water infrastructure is the future. By Lucy Tu June 6, 2023
Feature PEPFAR’s new goal: Ending HIV by 2030 Millions of lives have been saved since President George W. Bush established the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief in 2003—but what’s next? By Esther Nakkazi May 19, 2023
Opinion Global health must evolve beyond its reliance on humanitarian aid The global health system isn't serving everyone. Nations prioritizing health security over humanitarian aid need to correct course. By Simar Bajaj April 12, 2023