The NIAID Leadership Vacuum: How a Headless Institute Struggles as Ebola resurfaces
A critical look at the NIAID's lack of leadership during the current Ebola spread and the lasting impact of Anthony Fauci's departure.
Tag: Public Health
Biomedical Diplomacy or Strategic Extraction? Africa Braces Against Trump-Era ‘America First’ Health Deals
Protests in Kenya and diplomatic friction in Zambia reveal a growing backlash against the US 'America First Global Health Strategy' and its link to critical minerals.
NIAID Left Without a Helm as Ebola Threat Looms
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) remains without a permanent director as new Ebola concerns rise, raising questions about US pandemic readiness.
Alphabet’s ‘Debug’ Project: Why Google is Deploying Millions of Sterile Mosquitoes in the US
Alphabet's Debug program is deploying 32 million Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes to combat disease-carrying populations in Florida and California.
Moderna Tapped for $50 Million mRNA Sprint to Combat Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak
CEPI has allocated $50 million to Moderna to accelerate an mRNA vaccine for the Bundibugyo ebolavirus as an outbreak surges in the DRC.
A Leadership Vacuum at the NIAID: Why the Fauci-Era Powerhouse is Stalling During New Ebola Outbreaks
The NIAID, once led by Anthony Fauci, faces a critical leadership void as new Ebola outbreaks emerge, raising questions about the US's readiness for the next pandemic.
Trump EPA Moves to Deregulate Coal Ash, Sparking Clash Between Industry and Health Researchers
The Trump administration's plan to weaken coal ash monitoring and groundwater protections faces fierce opposition from environmental lawyers and neurobiological researchers.
EPA’s Coal Ash Rollbacks Spark Outcry Over Groundwater Contamination and Pediatric Health
Environmental advocates and health researchers challenge the EPA's move to weaken coal ash regulations, citing risks to groundwater and child neurodevelopment.
EPA Coal Ash Rollbacks Spark Clash Over ‘Beneficial Use’ vs. Groundwater Contamination
The EPA's proposed deregulation of coal ash residue faces fierce opposition from environmentalists and health researchers over groundwater safety and child neurobiology.
The Century-Old Playbook: Why Modern Vaccine Skepticism Is an Old Story
From 18th-century smallpox inoculation to modern mandates, explore the recurring patterns of vaccine skepticism and the historical context of public health battles.