Famine is declared in Gaza: What does it take to make this pronouncement? An announcement of famine — as has now happened regarding Gaza — is a complicated decision. Here's what must be considered before such a declaration is made. Nurith Aizenman
Pakistan is tapping into solar power at an 'unprecedented' rate. Here's why Solar experts say there's never been a faster adoption of solar, with panels popping up on rooftops. Betsy Joles
Researchers discover a secret weapon that saves babies' lives. And it's not medical To save the lives of infants and small kids in lower resource countries, there are a handful of tools: anti-malarial drugs, bed nets and vaccines. A massive experiment in rural Kenya suggests another. Jonathan Lambert
One neurosurgeon, 8 million patients Alieu Kamara is the first and only neurosurgeon in Sierra Leone. "Before Dr. Kamara, there was no hope," said professor Kehinde Oluwadiya of the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospital Complex. Sophia Li
One year of mpox health emergency A year ago, the WHO and Africa CDC triggered the highest health alert for the mpox outbreak. experts say the response has been an indicator of how poorly prepared the world is for a future pandemic. Gabrielle Emanuel
Why one doctor says we're 'walking blind' in the mpox emergency A year ago, on August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Why are health experts so frustrated by the world's response? Gabrielle Emanuel
President Trump can continue to withhold billions in foreign aid, court rules A federal appeals court handed President Trump a victory on Wednesday. The court ruled the administration can continue to freeze or terminate billions of dollars that Congress approved in foreign aid. Fatma Tanis
In 1985, famine led to Live Aid and a U.S. alert plan. Trump froze it. Now it's back It's the 40th anniversary of the superstar concert to raise money for an Ethiopian famine — and of the creation of a U.S. program called FEWS NET to prevent future famines. Gabrielle Emanuel
Why lung cancer is a 'hidden epidemic' in this part of the world Rates of the world's deadliest cancer appear to be low in sub-Saharan Africa. But that statistic is masking the scope of the disease, doctors say. Simar Bajaj
Chikungunya outbreak in China More than 8,000 have been infected, prompting the government to institute COVID-like restrictions Jonathan Lambert
