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Billions allegedly siphoned off flood projects highlight how corruption magnifies climate risks and endangers both lives and the economy.

At the Unlocking capital for sustainability Philippines forum, health experts warned that climate-linked floods are driving deadly outbreaks of dengue and leptospirosis, exposing gaps in urban planning and healthcare preparedness.

Funding cuts threaten global fight against devastating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), putting millions at risk.

Global solutions are needed to tackle most of the challenges the world faces in the 21st century, said Dr Jeremy Farrar. The United States is a scientific and research superpower and to have it not contributing in the same way now is everybody’s loss, he cautioned.

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Researchers found that people in poorer communities face a far higher risk of death from diseases after typhoons – with limited healthcare access and flooding from heavy rainfall worsening the impacts. Oleh Wenzhong Huang, Shandy (Shanshan) Li dan Yuming Guo

While the CDC is a key institution overseeing and funding public health in the US, it’s also instrumental in global health. Turmoil at the CDC could have an impact not just in the US, but around the world. Oleh Michael Toole

The classification of animals as ‘property’ underpins harsh judicial decisions and continues to plague the lives of animals in India. Oleh Ashima Sharma

A female doctor with the International Medical Corps examines a woman patient at a mobile health clinic in Pakistan

Female frontline workers in Pakistan are now being offered a seat at the policymaking table. The benefits are likely to last well after polio is defeated, argues this government official. Oleh Atiya Aabroo

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Oleh Kseniia Shapoval

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Lipstick and Covid-19

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Scientists in the Global South are studying how solar geoengineering could affect their communities. One team in Pakistan is focusing on malaria, a mosquito-borne disease that affects millions in tropical and sub-tropical countries yearly.

Has Covid-19 really improved air quality? Eco-Business spoke to air pollution epidemiologist Dr Vivian Pun about the real air quality story behind the pandemic, and what the virus is telling us about tackling the world's most underrated environmental issue.

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