NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters
A student-led journal driven by the latest research in public health disaster preparedness and management.
Congenital syphilis, a preventable condition with severe outcomes, is rising in Australia due to gaps in prenatal care. Despite public health efforts, the incidence among women of reproductive age has surged, necessitating urgent action to prevent a continued increase in cases.
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Uganda faces an increasing number of natural and man-made disasters, impacting over 200,000 individuals annually. A recent study published in the Journal of Emergency Management and Disaster Coordination underscores the urgent need for improved coordination within humanitarian networks to bolster disaster response efforts.
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On June 25, 2024, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy proclaimed gun violence a public health crisis, comparing it to previous efforts against smoking and traffic fatalities. This historic declaration indicates a shift toward tackling firearm-related mortality through a public health lens rather than political debate.
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Kenya has been overwhelmed by catastrophic floods resulting in significant loss and suffering since the early rains of March 2024. The severe downpour has unleashed a level of destruction unseen by Kenyans for decades. In rural regions, the full extent of the damages remains unknown. The floods have left 228 Kenyans dead and 23,000 families displaced.
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An anthrax outbreak in Kyotera District, Uganda, resulted in 17 fatalities this past November. The outbreak, initially referred to as a “strange disease” by residents, was confirmed by Dr. Edward Muwanga, the Kyotera District Health Officer. The deadly bacteria, Bacillus anthracis, is believed to have infected humans through contact with contaminated animal products or infected animals.
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Dr. David Abramson, a Clinical Associate Professor at NYU’s School of Global Public Health and Director of the Population Impact, Recovery, and Resilience (PiR2) research program, delves into the prolonged challenges faced by individuals and families in achieving stable housing after Hurricane Katrina in his 2022 publication “Disasters, Displacement, and Housing Instability: Estimating Time to Stable Housing 13 Years after Hurricane Katrina”. Using data from the G-CAFH study and employing survival analysis, his research aims to shed light on the multifaceted factors influencing the recovery process.
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The ongoing conflict in Sudan, which began on April 15, 2023, has worsened the existing humanitarian crisis, resulting in the highest number of internally displaced people globally. Various human rights and humanitarian organizations, including the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), have issued calls to address the disparities in philanthropic response compared to other crises. The situation involves widespread violence, sexual assaults, attacks on civilians, and suppression of journalists and human rights defenders. The UN warns of a deepening humanitarian crisis with escalating hostilities, ethnic violence, rising malnutrition, food insecurity, and mass displacement. Sudan, Africa’s third-largest country, grapples with a complex crisis rooted in decades of internal conflict, political instability, extreme weather events, and economic challenges.
Continue reading “Sudan’s Unfolding Humanitarian Crisis: Urgent Calls for Unity and International Aid”