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NEW Review article published today: Popular health surveillance in the face of climate emergencies journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
Popular health surveillance in the face of climate emergencies
Public health emergencies associated with extreme weather events – such as floods and droughts – have intensified, revealing the complex relationship between climate emergencies and structural inequal...
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NEW #WASH #scopingreview in PLOS Global Public Health: Water, sanitation, and hygiene in schistosomiasis control: A scoping review of evidence gaps across transmission pathways journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
Water, sanitation, and hygiene in schistosomiasis control: A scoping review of evidence gaps across transmission pathways
Schistosomiasis is a water-based disease transmitted through contact with freshwater contaminated by cercariae from infected snails. Transmission is shaped by access to water, sanitation, and hygiene ...
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NEW #research published today in @plosglobalpublichealth.org Effectiveness and impact of the 2-component acellular #pertussis vaccine as a preschool booster in #Finland – A register-based study journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
Effectiveness and impact of the 2-component acellular pertussis vaccine as a preschool booster in Finland – A register-based study
In 2005, Finland replaced the whole-cell pertussis (wP) 3 + 1 schedule with an acellular pertussis (aP) 2 + 1 infant schedule supplemented by a DTaP-IPV preschool booster at age 4 in the National Immu...
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NEW Essay published today in @plosglobalpublichealth.org Beyond paper walls: From diagnosis to action on visa inequities in global health journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
Beyond paper walls: From diagnosis to action on visa inequities in global health
Visa inequities in global health have moved from the margins of academic discourse to the centre of a growing reform agenda. While recent literature has established that visa regimes function as struc...
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NEW in PLOS Global Public Health: Challenges and opportunities of integrating noncommunicable disease prevention into maternal health services: A qualitative study journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
Challenges and opportunities of integrating noncommunicable disease prevention into maternal health services: A qualitative study
Pregnancy provides an opportunity to assess women’s health needs and engage them in appropriate healthcare services. This study explored how noncommunicable disease (NCD) prevention has been integrate...
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NEW research in PLOS Global Public Health: The role of faith-based organizations in the pharmaceutical systems of low-and-middle-income countries – A scoping review journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
The role of faith-based organizations in the pharmaceutical systems of low-and-middle-income countries – A scoping review
In many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), faith-based organizations (FBOs) play a critical role in ensuring access to essential pharmaceutical services. Despite their longstanding presence in ...
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NEW on our blog: Go Behind the Paper with authors Hannah Strohmeier, PhD and Prof. Dr. Christiane Ganter-Argast as they discuss their recently published paper: Complementing humanitarian staff care with arts-based initiatives? Viewpoints from in-house mental health professionals bit.ly/4hrtSUj
Behind the Paper: Complementing humanitarian staff care with arts-based initiatives? Viewpoints from in-house mental health professionals
In this post, we speak to Hannah Strohmeier, lead author of a recent PLOS Global Public Health article “Complementing humanitarian staff care with arts-based initiatives? Viewpoints from in-house ment...
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The first research articles have now been published in our new journal, PLOS Aging and Health. These papers mark an important milestone for our journal, showcasing open access research advancing understanding of aging and health across disciplines. Read the first articles: plos.io/4w3zVTq
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PLOS Global Public Health@plosglobalpublichealth.org · 2w agoC-sections are more than a clinical decision. A new scoping review of 95 studies finds that gender norms, power dynamics, provider incentives, and health system structures all shape who gets a cesarean—and who doesn’t. #GlobalHealth #MaternalHealth journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
NEW on our Editor Spotlight series: Get to know one of PLOS Global Public Health's Academic Editors, Dr. Patience Afulani speakingofmedicine.plos.org/2026/07/20/p...
PLOS Global Public Health Editor Spotlight: Patience Afulani - Speaking of Medicine and Health
Welcome back to our Editor Spotlight series, where we highlight the work and contributions of a PLOS Global Public Health Academic Editor…
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How contagious is measles, really? Analysis of 172 surveys from 57 LMICs found measles transmissibility varies more than the commonly cited R₀ of 12–18, highlighting need for setting-specific models, surveillance & vaccination strategies. #GlobalHealth #Measles journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
Estimating the basic reproduction number of measles in low-and middle-income settings using 172 seroprevalence studies: A modelling approach
The basic reproduction number, R0, is an epidemiological measure to describe the transmissibility of infectious diseases and evaluate the potential effect of interventions. Measles R0 has historically...
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C-sections are more than a clinical decision. A new scoping review of 95 studies finds that gender norms, power dynamics, provider incentives, and health system structures all shape who gets a cesarean—and who doesn’t. #GlobalHealth #MaternalHealth journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
📢 New in @plosglobalpublichealth.org: In Indonesia, peer-led psychosocial support for people with TB reduced stigma and depression and improved QoL. Part of our larger #MRC PHIND-funded #TB-CAPS study with UI, POP-TB & partners. TB care must support people holistically. 🔗 doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Community-based, peer-led psychosocial support to address stigma and reduce depression among adults with tuberculosis in Indonesia: A prospective interventional cohort study
We co-developed and evaluated a community-based, peer-led psychosocial support intervention consisting of individual and peer-led group counselling, online group messaging, and community-based “TB-Tal...
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New research finds breastfeeding initiation varies widely across U.S. communities, with local factors often hidden by national averages. The findings highlight the need for targeted, community support to improve breastfeeding outcomes & health equity. #PublicHealth #Breastfeeding bit.ly/4psM5D0
COVID-19 disruptions did more than pause seasonal viruses—they shifted the timing of respiratory epidemics by months. New research suggests these changes were mirrored in mortality patterns, highlighting how population immunity shapes when outbreaks occur. #PublicHealth #Epidemiology bit.ly/4hnkeBY
Shifts in seasonal timing of respiratory diseases and causes of death following a natural pandemic event
Seasonal respiratory infections typically surge within a limited time window, but what determines the exact timing within a given year is not well understood. Major causes of death show a similar seas...
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On May 29 2026, the Office of Management and Budget published a proposed rule change that would fundamentally alter how federal research funding is allocated in the US. Read our response to the proposed changes: plos.io/4vrhOFO
PLOS responds to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed rule
On May 29 2026, the Office of Management and Budget published a proposed rule change that would fundamentally alter how federal research funding is allocated in the US. The proposed changes have significant consequences for open science, public access and the integrity of the research record.
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Climate change isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s a maternal health issue. A review of 133 studies links climate-related events to adverse pregnancy and mental health outcomes, while revealing key research gaps. #ClimateChange #MaternalHealth #GlobalHealth journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
Impact of climate change on maternal health outcomes: An evidence gap map review
Climate change poses unique challenges to maternal well-being and increases complications during pregnancy and childbirth globally. This evidence gap map (EGM) aims to identify gaps in existing knowle...
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Global health research can’t be decolonized with partnership checklists alone. This review argues for shifting decision-making power, redistributing resources, & holding funders accountable to communities most affected by the research. #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #ResearchIntegrity bit.ly/44pzFSP
Decolonising global health research: Shifting power for transformative change
Recent debates on decolonizing global health have spurred interest in addressing the power asymmetries and knowledge hierarchies that sustain colonial ideas and relationships in global health research...
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Civilian conflict injuries often involve severe gunshot and blast wounds. New research from Iraq & Jordan found high rates of fractures and blood transfusions, highlighting the need for strong surgical and trauma care in conflict settings. #GlobalHealth #TraumaCare journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
Epidemiology of civilian patients with acute conflict-related extremity injuries sustained in Syria and Iraq
Most casualties of modern conflict are civilian, and extremity injuries are the most frequent injury type. However, prospectively epidemiological data on civilians with conflict-related extremity inju...
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Humanitarian crises put millions of children at increased risk of infectious diseases. A new review suggests azithromycin mass drug administration could help reduce child mortality as a rapid, short-term response while vaccines, nutrition, & WASH programs scale up. journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
Azithromycin mass drug administration to reduce childhood mortality in humanitarian crises
Azithromycin mass drug administration (MDA) can reduce under-5 mortality in stable but high-mortality settings, yet its potential in humanitarian crises remains undefined. This review proposes that az...
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NEW Opinion in @plosglobalpublichealth.org from researchers at @uwdgh.bsky.social: Seasonal forecasts as public health tools: Preparing Latin America for the 2026 El Niño journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
Seasonal forecasts as public health tools: Preparing Latin America for the 2026 El Niño
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Climate change is already reshaping work. This #scopingreview finds outdoor workers face rising risks of heat-related illness, dehydration, injury, stress, & lost productivity. The findings underscore the need for stronger workplace protections. 🌍🌡️ #ClimateHealth #OccupationalHealth bit.ly/3QKK9ZN
The impacts of climate change on occupational health and work among outdoor workers: A scoping review
Climate change has a significant impact on human health and productivity at work. Environmental changes, including extreme temperatures and natural disasters, contribute to psychological pressures and...
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This paper maps how sexual & reproductive health services can be sustained in fragile settings. Key lessons: strengthen health systems, prepare before emergencies, & use flexible approaches (task-shifting, telemedicine) to keep care accessible. #GlobalHealth #SRHR journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
The humanitarian-development nexus and sexual and reproductive health interventions in fragile settings: A scoping review
The concurrent need for both humanitarian and development assistance in fragile settings and protracted emergencies has been termed the humanitarian-development nexus (HDN) or the humanitarian-develop...
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PLOS GPH: The Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Emergency and the erosion of global health security by Boghuma K. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social @plosglobalpublichealth.org bit.ly/4vhBT1h
WHO’s declaration of a rare Ebola outbreak in the DRC is a reminder that outbreaks don't respect borders. As global funding declines & support for response systems weakens, preparedness, collaboration, & early action are our best defense against the next crisis. journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
The Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Emergency and the erosion of global health security
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Despite conflict & limited resources, rehab for burn survivors in #Gaza made a difference. A @doctorswithoutborders.org study found improvements among patients with post-surgical skin graft scars—showing rehab care is feasible in crisis settings. #GlobalHealth journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
Post-surgical scar management and rehabilitation in burn patients: Insights from Gaza’s challenging context - A retrospective descriptive study
Burn injuries represent a challenge in the Gaza Strip, where access to rehabilitation services is constrained by ongoing conflict and limited healthcare resources. This study describes the implementat...
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What makes health interventions truly effective? This review shows that “relational” community engagement can improve outcomes from individual behavior to system-wide policy, highlighting the power of community-centered approaches in global health. journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
Relational community engagement within health interventions at varied outcome scales
Relational community engagement may be a powerful approach with multiple health outcomes. Relational community engagement has the potential to promote health and involves collaborative efforts between...
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What if global mental health focused less on “gaps” & more on strengths? This study highlights how families, communities, and local systems drive care across diverse settings—arguing for a shift from deficit-based models to community-led, context-driven approaches. journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
Mpox is evolving: once rare & largely animal-borne, it’s now spreading globally w/ new transmission patterns. Modeling shows how outbreaks can jump beyond core networks & how targeted vaccines & rapid tracing could curb spread. Prevention & surveillance remain key. journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
We are pleased to see the Global Health Solidarity Project’s draft Solidarity Principles cited in this @plosglobalpublichealth.org article by Winfred Dotse-Gborgbortsi and Madhukar Pai. Read here: journals.plos.org/globalpublic... #Global #Health #Solidarity #GlobalHealth #Bioethics
Globalisation, rising authoritarianism, declining solidarity, and retreating multilateralism: A perfect storm for amplifying the risk of outbreaks
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