Opinion / #infectious diseases
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Policy & Finance
What chaos at the US CDC could mean for the rest of the world
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.
The classification of animals as ‘property’ underpins harsh judicial decisions and continues to plague the lives of animals in India.
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Women health workers hold the key to eradicating polio
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.
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