Global Health

Badly Needed Doctors In Myanmar Are Being Hunted By Military For Opposing Coup

4:45pm August 03, 2021

by Michael Sullivan

Myanmar is reeling under a new wave of COVID-19 infections. The health care system has all but collapsed as badly needed doctors are hunted by the military for their opposition to the Feb. 1 coup.

CDC Director On Global Vaccine Deliveries, Variants, Masks And Mass Eviction Threats

4:45pm August 03, 2021

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with CDC Director Rochelle Walensky about the Biden administration's effort to increase vaccination internationally.

Coronavirus Outbreaks Across China Are Causing Lockdowns And Travel Controls

4:45pm August 03, 2021

by Emily Feng

The fast-spreading delta variant has led to small coronavirus outbreaks across China. It also means lockdowns and mass testing and that travel controls are back.

Amid A Vast Need For Vaccinates Worldwide, Millions Of Doses In The U.S. Are Expiring

8:20pm August 02, 2021

by Will Stone

Even with much of the world in desperate need of COVID-19 vaccines, health officials in the U.S. say millions of doses could soon expire and sending those shots overseas isn't so simple.

Breakthrough COVID-19 Infections Are Rare, But Delta Poses Risks To Vaccinated People

4:53pm August 02, 2021

by Joe Palca

Breakthrough COVID-19 infections are still quite rare, but scientists are now learning more about the risks posed by the delta variant to people who are vaccinated.

IPhone Photo Award Winners Capture Tender Moments, Stark Contrasts And A Magical Sky

5:51pm July 31, 2021

by Adela Wu

The winning images from this year's iPhone Photography Awards feature a man connecting with his horse, two rugged shepherds holding soft lambs and a figure looking into a brilliant night sky.

People in Tokyo wear masks on May 7. Daily coronavirus infections in Japan's capital have topped 4,000 — nearly four times as many as a week ago.

Tokyo's New COVID-19 Infections Hit A Record Again, Topping 4,000 For The First Time

1:10pm July 31, 2021

by Josie Fischels

Daily infections are nearly quadruple the numbers reported just a week ago. Japan's prime minister, who has denied the Olympics are to blame, has extended a state of emergency to the end of August.

George Harrison performs at the Concert for Bangladesh, held at Madison Square Garden on August 1, 1971 in New York City. Asked why he joined in organizing the event, he said, "Because I was asked by a friend if I'd help, that's all."

Ravi Told George, They Told The World: The Birth Of The Celebrity Benefit Concert

7:25am July 31, 2021

by Aaron Cohen

50 years ago, on August 1, 1971, the Concert for Bangladesh, led by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar, raised funds — and awareness — for Bengali refugees. What's the legacy of this landmark event?

Australia's Zero Tolerance Policy For COVID-19 Cracks With New Wave Of Cases

5:06pm July 30, 2021

Australia was once seen as a safe haven from COVID-19. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Bloomberg's Georgina McKay in Sydney about the rise in new cases and Australians' protests of lockdown measures.

Why Sweat Is A Human Superpower

1:53pm July 30, 2021

Sweat is an "evolutionary marvel," says Sarah Everts, the author of The Joy of Sweat. In her new book, Everts delves into the science of perspiration and how this trait has enabled humans to thrive.

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