Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 31 January 2025 – Africa is facing an unprecedented convergence of crises that threaten to undo decades of progress in health security. The number of health emergencies in Africa surged from 153 outbreaks in 2022-2023 to 242 in 2024, raising the risk of another pandemic emerging from the continent. Meanwhile, a shifting global landscape has seen many […]
The decision comes as President Donald Trump pushes for all government departments to prioritise ‘America First’.
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In this year’s final episode of IDWeek TV, we’re exploring the lingering effects of COVID-19, and gauging our preparedness for future pandemics. In today’s e…
An NSF online payment system remained down after the federal funding freeze was lifted, leaving early-career scientists scrambling to pay bills
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We explore Kennedy’s contentious confirmation hearing. But first, we cover breaking news on a plane crash in Washington D.C.
