Ebola is spreading faster in eastern Congo than it can be tracked, as deaths pass 700
Eighty percent of new Ebola cases in eastern Congo are emerging from unknown chains of transmission, according to WHO, a…
How to keep cool in this year’s extreme summer heat even without air conditioning
"Extreme heat" is in the forecast this summer. How do people cope if they don't have air conditioning? Here are…
Taliban declares war on smartphones
A newly announced ban on smartphones for government workers, police and military personnel is spilling over into healthcare and educational…
Ebola death toll reaches 600, as new cases suspected in other parts of Congo
New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said, signaling…
A spirit of resilience helps Venezuelans face healthcare challenges after the quakes
The economic collapse of Venezuela has pushed its healthcare system to the brink. The disaster is now adding to the…
There’s no treatment designed for the Ebola strain ravaging DRC. But now there’s hope
The strain of the virus that's responsible for the current outbreak has no specific treatments or preventive measures. Three new…
Move over Chutes & Ladders: Schisto & Ladders has educational value plus worms
Spread by parasitic worms that can infect via a splash of water, schistosomiasis causes debilitating symptoms. It hits kids hard.…
Former USAID head grieves its closure while hoping for its future
Former USAID administrator reflects on a year since USAID's shutdown and the new direction of US foreign aid.
U.S. pledges generous earthquake relief to Venezuela
Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised: "We have a whole-of-government response. It'll be big; it'll be fast; and it'll be…
A new survey on dads found that 9 out of 10 had a surprising reaction to fatherhood
Men are traditionally thought of as providers for their children. But a report that interviewed thousands of fathers found them…