No One's Quite Sure Why Lassa Fever Is On The Rise
The virus is spread primarily by rats during dry season. The current outbreak in Nigeria has public health officials worried — and eager to find out what's behind it.
Global Health
The Miracle Of Cataract Surgery: The Blind Can See Again
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness globally. But a quick surgery and a $4 plastic lens can restore sight. A group from Vermont is offering free surgery in Africa and Asia.
Donald Trump Jr. Is Impressed By The 'Smile On A Face' Of India's Poor
He may have thought he was paying the poor a compliment. India's poor, however, do not always have reason to smile.
Europe Saw 4-Fold Increase In Measles Cases In 2017
In 2017, the disease affected 21,315 people, compared to 5,273 in 2016. Last year, 35 people died in Europe because of measles. The World Health Organizations says unvaccinated people are a factor.
Philippines' Duterte Mocks Condom Use Amid Skyrocketing HIV Rates
"Don't use condoms because they don't feel good," President Rodrigo Duterte suggested. The country's HIV infection rate has risen dramatically within the last decade.
Ghanaian Fans Have One Nit To Pick But Otherwise Adore 'Black Panther'
Action movies are as popular here as anywhere else. But this one has a special resonance.
Kites, Prayers, A Snake Show: Reporting From The Rohingya Camps
NPR correspondent Jason Beaubien talks about his trip to the teeming refugee settlements in Bangladesh.
Did Pox Virus Research Put Potential Profits Ahead of Public Safety?
Privately funded scientists made a virus related to smallpox from scratch, hoping their version might lead to a better smallpox vaccine. But critics question the need — and worry about repercussions.
A Dr. Seuss-Like Poem About The Woman Who Pulled 14 Worms From Her Eye
Her story was so inspirational to readers that they literally sprung into verse, with a Dr. Seuss-inspired poem. What they created is the most joyful poem about eye worms ever written.
Ethical Dilemma Over Treating Civilians Injured In The Battle For Mosul
What happens if warring parties aren't able or willing to treat civilian casualties? WHO's solution made some humanitarian groups uneasy.