The United States Needs a Foreign Health Service

The pandemic demonstrated that the United States was unprepared to protect national interests during a global health crisis. Read a proposal to strengthen health diplomacy

Program’s Twentieth Anniversary Might Be Its Last

PEPFAR is one of the largest and most successful global health programs in history. However, a State Department reorganization could limit its impact on HIV prevention. Learn about the playbook of this pandemic-fighting program

How to Stop Gender Violence in Latin America

Gender-based violence is preventable if populations are educated to break down sexist stereotypes. Explore recent efforts to support women in Central America

The Spiritual Dimension of COVID-19 in Africa

In Nigeria, religion and religious leaders played an important role in informing public attitudes toward the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover how religious leaders influenced pandemic response

India Needs Cancer Care Outside Its Big Cities

Due to lack of access, rural Indian populations must navigate hurdles to seek cancer treatments. Learn more about the continued crisis

Notes From a War-Torn Childhood in Bosnia

War harms vulnerable communities, especially children. To end the conflict in Ukraine and safeguard future generations, action, dialogue, and commitment are essential. Read a first-hand account of a war-torn childhood in Bosnia