For the First Time Ever, a Malaria Vaccine is Being Rolled Out in Three African Countries. Can It Eliminate Malaria For Good? Alanna Shaikh, MPH May 1, 2019Malaria is a major threat to human life. Malaria has killed and debilitated humans for centuries. Though malaria rates have reduced sharply in the last 20 years, it still sickens hundreds of millions of people and is a leading cause of death around the world...
These are the Most Alarming Measles Outbreaks Worldwide Mark Leon Goldberg March 1, 2019Measles outbreaks around the world are surging after years-long declines.According to data released by UNICEF today, 98 countries are reporting more measles cases in 2018, compared to 2017. To make matters worse, this includes the re-introduction of measle...
We Already Know Vaccines Save Lives. New Research Shows How They Fight Poverty, Too Mark Leon Goldberg February 18, 2019A measles outbreak is ravaging children in several states in the United States, including Washington and Oregon have sickened hundreds of of children, many unvaccinated. Thousands more have been exposed to the highly contagious and sometimes deadly virus. The ...
A Booster Shot for Humanity Mark Leon Goldberg January 28, 2015It did not make the front page of the Times, but a meeting in Berlin this week was arguably the single most important thing to happen on the planet yesterday.The occasion was a pledging conference for GAVI--The Global Vaccine Alliance. This is a 15-year-ol...
Map of the Day: Irresponsible European Parents Mark Leon Goldberg February 3, 2014Europeans are opting out of vaccines for their children. This is dangerous
Yemen: More than Just Drone Strikes and Al Qaeda Mark Leon Goldberg August 9, 2013The international community and local partners have found a way to deliver life-saving vaccines to most Yemeni children under 5.
Not on A-1: Saving 24,000 Kids’ Lives in Uganda Mark Leon Goldberg May 13, 2013A vaccine brings hope and health.
Not on A-1: How UNICEF Keeps Vaccines Cold Mark Leon Goldberg May 6, 2013One of the big barriers to fighting childhood diseases is the simple logistical challenge of keeping vaccines cold.
