President-elect Joe Biden inherits a global health landscape changed by the Trump administration more than under any Republican president since Ronald Reagan.
Ethiopia's prime minister has given the rebellious region a deadline to surrender or his forces would assault the capital. Fears of a humanitarian crisis grow.
Nominated by NPR readers, we highlight the story of seven women who overcame personal struggles through the pandemic – and how they found the strength to pull through.
Protests turned violent this week following the arrest of Ugandan activist and presidential contender Bobi Wine. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Wine about his campaign.
In 2015, the mosquito-borne virus Zika exploded in South America. Health experts predicted it would erupt in Africa. But a major outbreak never happened. Now scientists think they understand why.
The drugs only need to be taken a few times a year — and may soon be available in many parts of the world. Patients say they are more convenient and less stigmatizing.