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This Disease Can Destroy a Child’s Face in Days. Why Do We Know Almost Nothing About It?
Noma has been known for centuries, yet scientists still cannot say what causes it, how many children develop it, or where it strikes. A new research…
Jul 31
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This Ebola outbreak is on track to be the deadliest in history. Why?
Why a similar outbreak was contained in 2018, why this one is becoming exponentially harder to control, and the three factors that will shape what comes…
Jul 17
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South Africa Already Bankrolls Most of Its HIV/AIDS Fight. So Why Is America's Pullout Causing Such Havoc?
American dollars were concentrated on things South Africa may find hardest to replace: politically touchy programs, and a data system that made failure…
Jun 30
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This Ebola Outbreak Is a Nightmare. Are Aid Cuts to Blame?
No, the response is not being starved of money. But aid cuts may have helped this Ebola outbreak go unnoticed for too long, and money alone can’t buy…
Jun 16
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May 2026
How to Understand the Newest Ebola Outbreak
What makes this Ebola outbreak so dangerous, and why it's still not a global threat.
May 30
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