Infectious Diseases

Industrial food animal production exploits workers, poisons water sources, and promotes the transmission of antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Is there a better way?

Countries do not need to wait until WHO member states reach consensus to begin the essential, though perhaps less exciting, behind-the-scenes system-strengthening work to prepare for the implementation of the pandemic accord. 

As the planet warms, fungi are adapting to survive at higher temperatures, becoming drug-resistant—and posing threats to human health. 

The updated COVID vaccine provides safe, effective protection against current variants for everyone 6 months and older.

A global agreement on pandemic preparedness and response would address the weaknesses exposed by COVID-19, but countries are still struggling to find consensus.