Scientists have discovered that indoor dust builds a "layered record" of which microbes have been in a room giving health experts a non-invasive way to possibly spot disease trends before they turn into full-blown outbreaks. 🙌 The full story: bit.ly/49stXT5

The DRC’s Ebola outbreak has the potential to become a huge and long-lasting health crisis. Let's break down four key reasons why this outbreak may be particularly hard to contain: bit.ly/42UXH7t via The Conversation

“When they bring everything at once like medicine, food, even school support, I don't mind walking long distances to vaccinate my kids.” A powerful reminder from a mother in Cameroon highlights how integrated care works. bit.ly/3S6PYAJ via @CBCHSORG @RESCUEorg and CORE Group

The human papillomavirus vaccine can block more than 95% of all cervical cancer cases, yet in places like Kenya, around 20% of girls still haven’t received their first dose. Here’s how cervical cancer advocates are urging families to make sure their girls are protected. bit.ly/4eab5L6

“Just one month after the fridge was delivered, child immunisation rates doubled and continue to rise.” Discover the incredible impact solar powered fridges have had on expanding immunisation services and impact in rural Kenyan villages. bit.ly/4uD4Zca

What if the future of immunisation didn't require syringes? 💉 From vaccine patches to nasal sprays, a new wave of needle-free technology is quietly preparing to transform how we think about immunisation. The full story on VaccinesWork: bit.ly/4o1SoN5

Namibia has been polio-free since 2008 until an outbreak was declared in April this year. The return of the paralysing virus means one thing: vaccination coverage has dropped below a critical threshold in some Namibian communities. Go inside the fight to stop polio: bit.ly/4fI098L

High temperatures are more than just uncomfortable. They can also pose serious risks during pregnancy. Here’s how a new smartphone app is being developed to send heat warnings tailored to the women most vulnerable to extreme heat. The full story: bit.ly/3PrSEs2

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, officials are working to stay a step ahead of the country's recurring cholera outbreaks by expanding surveillance, vaccination and preparedness efforts. Here's how the DRC is trying to outpace one of the world’s fastest moving diseases: bit.ly/4fExoK3

A public health emergency has been declared in DRC and Uganda due to an outbreak of Bundibugyo virus, a rare species of Ebola that carries a high fatality rate and has no licensed vaccine or treatment available. VaccinesWork breaks down what we know so far: bit.ly/4f8Aiqs

When we think about the Black Death, we usually just think about the catastrophic death toll. But a forgotten scrap of parchment from 1349 flips the script by naming 22 ordinary people who actually survived the plague. Here’s what this 670-year-old “sick list” means: bit.ly/4dBwBa3

“Malaria is like a thief that stalks the night.” Every family in Mali knows this fear. But a massive shift is underway one year after the country launched a historic, first-of-its-kind malaria vaccine rollout. The full story: bit.ly/42JbyO3

As health workers race to contain the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC, we are reminded that surviving the virus is just the first step. Here’s why the road back to “normal” is a steep climb for some Ebola survivors: bit.ly/43gjkiy

Confined spaces have always been a haven for pathogens. And as the recent Andes hantavirus outbreak reminds us, outbreaks at sea remain one of our oldest public health challenges. Here’s why international data sharing is the key to keeping us safe, both on land and at sea: bit.ly/4femf2H

❓How do you overcome generations of vaccine fear and misinformation? In an informal settlement in Lahore, a team made up of 2 CSOs and an Islamic scholar started by listening. By answering questions openly, they helped 24 wary families take the first step toward immunisation. bit.ly/43jtXkF

In Malawi, a polio outbreak has pushed families and health workers into urgent action, with vaccination teams working to stop the virus from spreading further. Read how communities are mobilising to protect children through vaccination: bit.ly/3Pvw2Xm

Vaccines are saving lives today because of decades of scientific progress, community trust-building and global collaboration. Dig into these stories and more in this week’s Global Health Notes newsletter. www.linkedin.com/posts/gavi_i...

Malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia are preventable childhood diseases that are major causes of death in young children in lower-income countries. A three-year Tanzanian study found that changing the way homes are designed can prevent these diseases by up to 44%. The full story: bit.ly/4nDrx9Y

Improving vaccination coverage isn't always just about reaching more families. In Pakistan, new research highlights how missed opportunities within health facilities themselves can leave children unprotected despite contact with healthcare providers. Read more:

As global health budgets tighten, how should countries and policymakers decide which vaccines should be prioritised? While the answer varies depending on geography, context and myriad other factors, researchers have compare 14 vaccines on one crucial metric. Dig into the results: bit.ly/3P6qrXC

In Sokoto, Nigeria, years of working on polio control are boosting efforts to prevent other childhood diseases, with proven tools and tactics helping reach “chronically missed” children. The story: bit.ly/3Rs5pDn

We are at a decisive turning point for global health, with reform needed to meet the many challenges our global health system faces. Pascal Barollier breaks down what Gavi is advocating for during this week’s crucial #WHA79: bit.ly/4dbd55t

Our global health architecture is in urgent need of reform. Read @SaniaNishtar in @TelGlobalHealth on the three major reform objectives that can help deliver a global health system that can lead to real, positive change. 🧵

The first ever avian influenza vaccine targeting the H5N1 strain recently started trials in the UK. This marks a milestone in the prevention of bird flu infections in humans. Here’s how it works: bit.ly/42w6nRu

Inaccurate health information online can put families at risk. In Zimbabwe, a new parenting app launched by the Ministry of Health and UNICEF is helping caregivers access evidence-based guidance on child health, nutrition, development and vaccination. Here’s how it works: bit.ly/4uBUJ3e

Malaria killed an estimated 438,000 children in Africa in 2024. Most hadn’t even reached their fifth birthday. Now, a major study has confirmed what early data suggested: malaria vaccines are saving children’s lives. Here’s what the findings could mean for Africa’s malaria fight: bit.ly/4dn3MOP

Women tend to live longer than men yet spend a quarter more of their lives in poorer health than men. Even though gender equality has advanced, the gap between health outcomes for men and women remains substantial. Here’s how closing the health gap can boost the global economy bit.ly/4ttA40s

Vaccine refusal is often rooted in a simple lack of authoritative, reliable information. In CAR’s capital, men often call the shots when it comes to family vaccination, and often say “no.” A simple but important approach is turning sceptics into advocates. The story: bit.ly/3PyguSQ

Epstein-Barr virus stays hidden in our immune systems, only to reactivate decades later. New research could point to a solution. The full story: bit.ly/42t1GYI

From hantavirus headlines to a sweeping review of HPV evidence, this week’s Global Health Notes explores how people understand and evaluate risk, science and public health. The full newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-h...

As a Community Health Assistant, Dokpo is one of 3,500 CHA’s, offering frontline defence for Liberia’s most remote families against diseases like malaria. Read how these grassroots heroes are bridging the health gap, and why their important work is now at risk:

A major new review of hundreds of studies and more than two decades of research reinforces longstanding findings that HPV vaccines are highly safe and highly effective at preventing cervical cancer. Explore the findings: bit.ly/4eAwI88

In Pointe-Noire, Congo-Brazzaville, the decision to vaccinate often is made outside of the health centre. It can take shape on doorsteps, in conversations between mothers and health or wherever trust is built. Here’s how this on-the-ground approach is paying off: bit.ly/42RWcXn

For Muslim faith leaders in Kenya, vaccination represents a fundamental part of their belief system to “preserve life” and “give back to the community.” Here’s how faith leaders are “translating medical information into something culturally and spiritually meaningful”: bit.ly/4cYLzrV

Worried about the deadly Hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship? Check out our explainer on everything you need to know about this rare but potentially deadly infection, usually linked to exposure to infected rats: bit.ly/4daHoIp

From origin to transmission, disease detectives are racing to determine the facts and public health implications of the deadly Hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. Here’s what experts are looking for when investigating this cluster of cases and assessing the risks: bit.ly/4ttOoGh

What is the Delivery Dashboard and how does it help Gavi staff keep track of our priorities? Gavi’s Patrick Ventouras outlines how we’re staying accountable and on-track in line with the #GaviLeap principle of transparency:

Modern medicine is guided by clinical trials. But despite accounting for roughly 25% of the global disease burden, many African populations remain underrepresented in that research. A new study examines what that imbalance could mean for global health: bit.ly/4f5vJgf

Norovirus, COVID-19, Legionnaires’ disease and now hantavirus have all been linked to cruise ship outbreaks in recent years. But why are cruise ships so often a breeding ground for disease? An epidemiologist explains why germs spread so easily on cruise ships: bit.ly/4unJ7B0 via The Conversation

The impact of vaccination is often measured in cases prevented and lives saved. But in western Kenya, mothers also describe another shift after typhoid vaccination campaigns: greater ability to work, plan and support their families without the strain of repeated illness interruptions.

Vaccination is a vital step in keeping children healthy, but the experience can sometimes feel a bit scary for little ones. How can you help? Here are 5 tips to make vaccination day a positive experience for you and your child via @WHO: bit.ly/4do3KHo

Malaria-carrying mosquitoes have been a huge threat to children in Zambia, but the rollout of the malaria vaccine is finally giving parents a proactive way to protect their little ones 24/7. 🧵

By now, you’ve probably heard that three people have died and several others are sick following a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic. It’s a scary headline. But what exactly is hantavirus? Here’s what we know so far: bit.ly/4daHoIp

As antibiotic resistance grows, scientists are turning to bacteriophages: viruses that target harmful bacteria without wiping out beneficial microbes. Discover more about these incredible microscopic predators via @ConversationUK: bit.ly/3OG5nHd

Can you guess how many routine vaccines have been found to help stop dementia? Find the answer and more in our latest Global Health Notes newsletter: bit.ly/4dp5lwI

In Kenya’s West Pokot, a new health centre is changing what access to care looks like. For communities that once travelled long distances, services are now closer, more consistent and easier to use. Here's how one facility is reshaping health delivery: bit.ly/4f0TCpf

THIS JUST IN: Giving babies a hepatitis B vaccine at birth offers the strongest protection against infection, according to two new studies that found delaying the vaccine could lead to more infections, more deaths later in life and higher healthcare costs. The full story: bit.ly/4tK8bSN

In Madagascar, stigma is undermining the fight against mpox. Here’s how vaccines are protecting at-risk communities from both the virus and social ostracism: bit.ly/3QJDqif

“Protecting ecosystems and safeguarding human health are linked.” Researchers tracking tuft-tailed rats in southeastern Madagascar have shown how improved ecological monitoring can also help monitor and manage the risk of diseases that affect humans: bit.ly/4ugFQDj Via Mongabay

A new study has shown that the antibiotics most often used to fight the bacteria causing sepsis may actually trigger those bacteria to release more inflammation-driving particles. How does this affect the body’s response to infection? bit.ly/3QTPvkT