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

WHO meeting.

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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Luis Guillermo Gómez Escobar’s Precis on Salmonella Outbreak

Salad at a restaurant.

Escobar’s analysis focuses on an outbreak of salmonella that occurred in Dallas, Oregon, in the fall of 1984—a notable outbreak that was intentionally caused by members of a religious cult. Escobar evaluates the event, highlighting the need for an emergency response plan, fostering effective communication and cooperation, and ensuring the safety of the community in such instances.

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Ritu Bhatt’s Case Study on the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Rubble and remains with a man standing in the middle of the frame from the Hiroshima atomic bombing.

On August 6, 1945, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. The first recorded nuclear weapon detonation over a populated area, the bombing instantly killed an estimated 78,000 people. This was the first nuclear weapon detonation over a populated area, and its devastating impacts on the health of Hiroshima and Nagasaki can still be seen today.

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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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Vienna’s Advanced Flood Preparedness Saved Many Lives During Storm Boris

Flooding in Europe.

A historic storm in Central Europe brought devastating floods to many countries, including Poland, Hungary, Austria, Czechia, Hungary, and Romania. Twenty-seven were killed, and several more sustained injuries and mental health impacts. Vienna, Austria, however, experienced only mild impacts thanks to its extensive floodwater control system, one that can serve as a model for other cities around the world.

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Josephine Edery’s Case Study on the El Paso Walmart Shooting

People hold their phones with flashlights up in the air as a woman holds a sign that says "NO MORE GUNS."

On August 3, 2019, 21-year-old Patrick Crusius entered a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, carrying an AR-47-style semi-automatic rifle. He killed 23 and injured 22 civilians in what is considered the deadliest attack on Hispanic people in modern U.S. history. Crusius has since pleaded guilty and is serving 90 consecutive life sentences.

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Kelsee Katsanes’ Case Study on the Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting

Young people holding up signs that say "LOVE YOUR KIDS NOT YOUR GUNS" and "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH."

On December 14, 2012, 20-year-old Adam Lanza entered Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. He killed 20 children and seven adults, including his mother, before taking his own life. The event sparked several debates on gun control, mental health, and initiatives to improve school safety.

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