Essay How public health officials keep hope alive in Sudan’s civil war Nurturing resilience amid the ravages of conflict By Heitham Mohammed Ibrahim Awadalla April 15, 2024
Feature How a deadly global crisis went unseen In the Central African Republic, researchers found an astronomical death rate. Could a major emergency be invisible? By Amy Maxmen February 6, 2024
From the editor Our top stories of 2023 Our editors pick the best stories we published this year. By Harvard Public Health Staff December 19, 2023
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