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Student Spotlight: Pratyusha Settipalli

Pratyusha Settipalli

Pratyusha Settipalli is a second-year Master of Public Health (MPH) student at NYU’s School of Global Public Health, with a concentration in Global Health. With over four years of experience spanning healthcare management, disaster response, and public health initiatives, Pratyusha has worked with organizations like the American Red Cross and Encore Support Services, bringing equity and resilience to the forefront of her work. Her career is defined by a commitment to underserved communities, bridging gaps in access and resources to create lasting change. Read our Q&A with Pratyusha below!

Interviewed by Sara Merken.

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South Korean Halloween Disaster – What Will the Government Do in the Future?

Crowded back alleys of Itaewon.

In October 2022, approximately 159 people lost their lives in South Korea during Halloween festivities due to a crowd surge, with thousands more injured. Disaster experts have been analyzing the factors that contributed to this tragic incident to ensure the public stays safe during such settings, and to understand how South Korea plans to protect citizens during such busy events in the future.

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Attacks Toward Healthcare Workers Emphasize Need for Protection

Healthcare worker.

During the first three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, over 255 healthcare workers were attacked, 18 were killed, 147 were injured, and more than 80 healthcare facilities were severely damaged. These attacks stemmed from various factors, including disgruntled patients and their families, conflicts related to vaccinations, and relevant past patient history. 

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Librarians at the Center of Public Health Crises

People walking through bookstacks in a library.

As libraries across the United States reopened after the COVID-19 shutdown with lessened pandemic restrictions, librarians made their way back to their original roles working among the bookstacks. However, as the industry sees an uptick in turnovers just five years since the start of the pandemic, the responsibilities of a librarian now seem to fit the bill of a social worker. As libraries are accommodating the post-pandemic world, librarians are experiencing a public health and occupational crisis as workplace stress and abuse continue to rise.

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Recent Hurricanes Spotlight Climate Disaster Risk to Mobile and Manufactured Homes

Home destroyed by hurricane.

Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which hit the Southeastern United States earlier this fall, put a renewed spotlight on the climate disaster risk facing people who live in mobile and manufactured homes. Recent articles in the New York Times and Grist highlight the personal stories of individuals in mobile homes in states including North Carolina and Florida, and demonstrate the increasing hazards.

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WHO Activates the Global Health Emergency Corp to Respond to Africa’s Mpox Outbreak

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With the mpox outbreak continuing to affect the lives of millions living in African countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) has activated its new Global Health Emergency Corp, or GHEC, for the first time to offer support to local healthcare and emergency services with the goal of containing and stemming the spread of the disease.

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Increasing Need for Climate Preparedness in Kenya

Climate preparedness in Kenya.

Within African countries, Kenya disproportionately suffers from the effects of climate change, with the poor populations facing the most severe consequences. The impacts of climate change have created a strong need for disaster preparation in the country—from multiple deluges in April that swept villages away, leaving 1,000 families to seek shelter in evacuation camps, to floods that killed 294 people and resulted in the destruction of 650,377 acres of farmland. Unfortunately, low levels of planning and cooperation by the Kenyan government are preventing its citizens from moving out of their homes and continue to delay the necessary reconstruction of communities. 

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The Growing Global Threat of Antibiotic Resistance

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In September 2024, 193 delegations gathered during the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to withstand the effects of treatments, such as antibiotics. This makes common infections more difficult to treat, potentially reversing decades of medical advancements. The UN emphasized that without immediate action, AMR could cause millions of additional deaths each year, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. The high-level meeting on AMR called for coordinated global efforts to reduce the projected 10 million annual deaths by 2050 due to drug-resistant infections.

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Student Spotlight: Marsha Williams

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Marsha Williams is a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) student at New York University’s School of Global Public Health. She conducted her ​​Advanced Applied Practice Experience (AAPE) at Americares, focusing on anticipatory action in humanitarian response to climate change. We spoke with Marsha to learn about her interests in public health, the Americares project and more. Read our Q&A with Marsha below!

Interviewed by Sara Merken.

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