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Fighting Forgotten Illnesses: Somalia's Battle Against Neglected Tropical Diseases

December 28, 2025

In Somalia, a big problem is growing. It's not just about the fighting or the weather. It's about diseases that many people have never heard of. These are called neglected tropical diseases, or NTDs for short. They affect over 1. 7 billion people around the world. In Somalia, they are a huge issue. ...

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Beyond Zero: The Complex Reality of Disease Elimination

December 18, 2024

Imagine a world where diseases like leprosy, HIV/AIDS, and malaria are completely wiped out. That's the dream of many health campaigns around the globe. But is this dream realistic, and more importantly, is it what those most affected by these diseases really want? Let's take a closer look at lepros

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The Fight Against Polio: A Vaccine's Power and the Risks Ahead

December 14, 2024

In 1955, a groundbreaking announcement was made at the University of Michigan. Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine was declared highly effective, stopping the deadly virus that once paralyzed or killed half a million people each year. Celebrations erupted nationwide, marking a turning point in public health.