New Study Reveals HIV Preventative Drug With 99% Efficacy

Scientists working with vaccination.

A life-saving HIV preventative drug with nearly 100% efficacy passed its latest round of trials, providing hope to millions worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, which has one of the highest HIV rates in the world. Although advocates celebrate the arrival of this new drug, many are skeptical that the twice-a-year injection will be made affordable to people in the low-income countries that need it most.

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Recent Report Finds ICE Detainees Suffer Preventable Deaths

ICE Contract Detention Facility in San Diego.

A recent study found critical issues within the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities, particularly focusing on the inadequate medical care provided to detainees. The research references a report written by three advocacy groups, the American Civil Liberties Union, American Oversight, and Physicians for Human Rights, which highlights numerous systemic failures. 

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Southwest India Landslide Kills Hundreds After Years of Ignored Warnings

Landslide that hit Nepal’s Sunkoshi river.

After over a decade of ignored warnings, a catastrophic landslide swept away much of the village of Mundakkai, India, in late July. Around 200 people were killed, with many more missing. As residents begin the recovery process, government officials seek to identify a cause for the extent of the disaster, with much evidence pointing to one culprit: overdevelopment.

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Crisis Unfolding: War-Torn Sudan’s Healthcare Facilities Under Attack

European Humanitarian Aid supporting Sudan refugees.

A civil war in Sudan is diminishing the healthcare services, as attacks on hospitals and healthcare facilities by militant groups have led to a near-total collapse of the system. The escalating violence is expected to lead to a historic humanitarian crisis in Sudan, which is already facing dire food insecurity.

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‘Heat Poverty’ Increasing in India Amidst Record-Breaking Temperatures

Impoverished neighborhood in India.

Heatwave frequency and intensity are increasing in India, with the current 2024 heatwave bringing temperatures of 126F (52C). Extreme heat has pushed many into “heat poverty,” a now-common term in India that describes the significant costs of making life safe and bearable during high temperatures. Impoverished citizens have been forced to purchase life-saving air conditioning units with sizable loans, which they are unsure of when or how they can pay back. With the effects of climate change increasing the heat annually, heat poverty is expected to get worse.

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World Far From Reaching “Zero Hunger” by 2030, According to UN Report

A hungry child being carried by their parent.

The 2024 United Nations (UN) State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report found that one in 11 people around the world, and one in five people in Africa, face hunger. The report warns that these numbers are not showing any signs of improvement. Currently, none of the nutrition improvement goals outlined by the World Health Organization for 2030 are on trend to be met.

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Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis

Firearm and ammunition on a table.

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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