How war drives the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc

This could be framed as either “an overwhelming two-thirds of New York Jews voted against Mamdani” or as “a record 1 in 3 New York Jews supported an avowed anti-Zionist.” Both framings are technically true, but bear very different implications.

Happy #OneHealthDay to those celebrating with their loved ones.

Some charts for those who don't know the extent of the US public (and private) investment in research (particularly in biomedical research) compared to other countries and institutions. The destruction of the US' scientific institutions has global implications.

Public health research that can inform political science analysis of PH problems: precautionary principle edition. This article does not assume that the precautionary principle is already part of established PH policy but rather makes the case as to why it should be.

Overconfidence in "econometrics" at the expense of sound analysis of the politics of policy-making. A long-standing issue that should, by now, be well-known.

📣 New Call for Papers on the Relationship Between Public Health and Politics 📅 Deadline: February 1, 2026 🔗 Info: buff.ly/huyzHG8 #CallForPapers #PublicHealth

Terrible move on SO MANY levels. > Iatrogenic injury > Costs & strain on system > Anxiety < Equitable access NO EVIDENCE OF BENEFIT! AB gov plans to allow residents to privately pay for any diagnostic or screening service cbc.ca/news/canada/... by @albertadoctors.bsky.social @cmadocs.bsky.social

Diphtheria, a Once Vanquished Killer of Children, Is Resurgent. A Somali hospital ward packed with gasping children shows how war, climate and mistrust of vaccines is fueling the disease’s return, by @stephanienolen.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/h... via @nytimes.com #GlobalHealth

An article opening "The last outbreak of #cholera in Britain was in 1866; in the United States there has not been an outbreak since 1911", shouldn't then ignore the thriving parallel market for cholera vaccines for travellers from rich countries. Market only failing those needing it most. Our view:

strong contender for Greatest Headline, Edmonton division www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

A really important piece. The problem, as always here, is generating the politics that supports a move to the right policy. www.statnews.com/2025/10/21/h... via @statnews.com

Political science/international law for public health #AMR from my brilliant GSL colleague Isaac Weldon Policy Options for Antimicrobial Resistance: Exploring Lessons From Environmental Governance onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Public health for political science: on the independence & autonomy of UK government agencies. Can they resist “political interference” as a result of ministerial decisions on reporting, communicating with the public, budgets, etc.

“The good news is that populations are healthier overall.“ 🥳 “These results could not have occurred without sustained funding and the global will that established Gavi, The Global Fund, and the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).” 😕

A welcome appointment. Not only is Professor Habibi an accomplished scholar and change maker in global health law, but she is also a wonderful colleague.

Félicitations à la professeure @roojinhabibi.org, qui a été nommée directrice de recherche du programme de droit de la santé mondiale nouvellement lancé au Global Strategy Lab (laboratoire de stratégie mondiale) @gstrategylab.bsky.social @ottawahealthlaw.ca w.ca En savoir plus : bit.ly/3JgQpEH

"Does federalism really prevent the equitable redistribution of income?" Alain Noël, co-editor of Territories of Inequality: How Federalism and Redistribution Interact, in Policy Options.

Historians, by contrast are very aware of such things and center them

WHO reports 1 in 6 bacterial infections worldwide are antibiotic-resistant, with resistance rising sharply since 2018. Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli and K. pneumoniae pose the biggest threat. Action on #AMR surveillance and responsible antibiotic use is needed. www.who.int/news/item/13...

This article on Healthy Cities by @evdle.bsky.social might seem like ancient history but I really like it because it's so rare to find a clear articulation of the program theory, process, and outcomes of an agenda like Healthy Cities. I wish more people would do exactly this. We'd learn a lot.

📣 Evidence-supported action speaks louder than words, especially when approaching #AMR. 👂🏽:Listen to our latest #UnpackingAMR episode on the creation of the Independent Panel on Evidence for Action (IPEA), featuring insights from @iruka-okeke.bsky.social & @mcdonnell.bsky.social ▶️ bit.ly/42uUb3U

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On the uncertainties of Emergency Powers & their limits in Trump’s America. Re-upping this piece I did last December for @thestar.com which is just constantly timely. (USA = Eternal kairos of the fretful mind?)

Probably the best use to which a degree in economics was ever put!

Public health in Germany: structures, dynamics, and ways forward www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... - absence of a strong central institution for PH - inadequate funding for disease prevention and health promotion - little interoperability in data collection

Political science for public and preventive health ... www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

From resistant bacteria in water sources to antibiotic residues in our food. This paper unravels the complex web of factors contributing to #AMR across the food system. Read it here ➡️ bit.ly/4ncThkN

Come and hear me talk about myself! Amongst other things. October 22nd, John Snow Lecture Theatre, 5.15-6.15 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

According to data provided by Statscan to the OECD, Canada's tertiary education system is experiencing BY FAR the fastest public disinvestment of any country in the developed world. (I am not sure the specific figures are 100% accurate, but the conclusion is still irrefutable)

I am delighted to be a part of the History Science/Innovation seminar series at the Sorbonne University. On September 25th, I will be speaking about: "Science diplomacy in turbulent times: what can we learn from political science?" irhist.sorbonne-universite.fr/evenements/p...

J'aurai le plaisir de faire une présentation au séminaire Histoire des sciences, histoire de l'innovation à Sorbonne Université le jeudi 25 septembre. irhist.sorbonne-universite.fr/evenements/p...

A useful read if you want to explain to your students what LLMs get wrong vs right when summarizing readings

What's the West anyway? Towards an analysis of the European radical right www.tandfonline.com/eprint/YYNCH...

Multidrug-resistant yeast cases rising rapidly in Europe, survey shows Data from a new survey show Candida auris, which can cause deadly invasive infections, is spreading rapidly in European hospitals. www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...

How we frame antimicrobial resistance (AMR) matters. This new #SAFEAMR study looks at how #AMR messaging reaches farmers, policymakers & the public, and what works and what doesn’t. Read the publication: bit.ly/42ekH0Z 📽️ youtu.be/Q1FIM2pkNtw

🚨National Statement from Canada's Healthcare community: #ScienceMatters! Too often lies – about vaccines, COVID, ivermectin, etc. – harm patients, policies & the public. Canadian medical, research, clinical and healthcare organizations stand up for science!📢 Signed by over 20 leading orgs...👇

More from @gstrategylab.bsky.social about designing #IPEA (Independent Panel of Experts for Action on AMR), including an explainer video, a policy brief, and a working paper: www.globalstrategylab.org/projects/des...

An Independent Panel on Evidence for Action against AMR #IPEA is needed to help countries develop equitable, evidence-informed AMR policies as a global public good. 📎 Read the policy brief: amrpolicy.org/resources/ip... 💡 Watch the webinar: www.globalstrategylab.org/events/shapi...

How do gender dynamics impact health outcomes related to antimicrobial resistance (#AMR)? For a quick overview, explore the summary: bit.ly/4lQZHEJ #GenderAndAMR

$37.50 for a comparative study of fifteen legislatures and how well they hold the executive to account. How can you resist?

Join @ottawahealthlaw.ca Oct 2–3 for a national conference: Reframing Mental Health Law: Emerging Controversies and Cross-Sector Perspectives. Keynotes: @Kwame_McKenzie & Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt. Student rates available. Hope to see you there! www.ottawahealthlaw.ca/conferences/...

Call for Papers Special Issue in the Monash Bioethics Review SpringerEthics Antimicrobial Resistance, Historical Responsibility & Intergenerational Justice Funding support for open access Deadline: 01 April 2026 link.springer.com/collections/... Contact: [email protected]

A good primer on the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance, the critically important but often ignored dimension of global health governance, including the new #pandemictreaty. From my brilliant #GSL colleague Isaac Weldon

This is an important moment in the US for vaccine law, federalism, & #PHLaw experts & I am absolutely begging journalists and pundits to seek out the scholarship & expertise of those who have been studying this subject for years rather than winging it or asking people Who. Are. Not. Legal. Experts.

Public spending on PSE institutions in Canada hit an all-time high of $37B (in 2023$) just after the 2008-9 recession. It's now $35B. If spending had kept pace with student # growth it would now be $37B If it had kept pace w/ pop growth: $42B With GDP growth: $49B With govt spending growth: $53B

How many euphemistic headlines and ledes have we seen like this: "pushes the bounds" - vague suggestion of stretching limits of power "a debate has emerged" - passive voice, unclear on who is objecting or the merits of those objections (suggests 50/50)

It continues to surprise me how many Canadian and European decision makers are a) unaware of how bad the situation inside the US is, and b) deny the internal context has much to do with the foreign policy context

If decision-makers are reading mostly economics-focussed mainstream news outlets and government briefings that explains a lot. BUT why aren't major Cdn news outlets running regular updates on the decline of civil liberties & Constitutional governance in the US? A huge failing in our media now.