Ending FGM in the Caucasus Region
SEATTLE, Washington — The Caucasus is a mountainous region located between the Black Sea and…
Browsing: Global Health
Beijing Smog Prompts New Concerns
BEIJING, China — A recent report indicated that preliminary examination of bacteria in Chinese smog might…
Period Poverty in Angola
SEATTLE, Washington — The Republic of Angola is a large country in Central Africa with…
Mitigating the Effect of Anti-Vaxxers on Global Health
SEATTLE, Washington — The effect of anti-vaxxers on global health is gaining increased notoriety. The…
Cabo Verde Is Working to End HIV Infections in Infants
SEATTLE, Washington — In Western and Central Africa, HIV infections in infants and adolescents are…
Combating Infectious Diseases in Sierra Leone
FREETOWN — Sierra Leone, a West African country bordered by Guinea, Liberia and the Atlantic…
Prevalence of Breast Cancer in Developing Countries
SEATTLE — Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women worldwide, affecting…
A Status Update on Tuberculosis in Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand — The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified Thailand as one of 22…
The Rise of Easily Preventable Diseases in Madagascar
SEATTLE — Madagascar is one of the last habitable islands to be settled by humans.…
Women Fighting HIV/AIDS in Africa
SEATTLE — Around the world, more than 35 million people are currently living with HIV/AIDS…