The Department of Maternal and Child Health at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health has been the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Collaborating Center for Research Evidence for Sexual and Reproductive Health since 2008. In fall 2020, it … Continued
Vivian Go, is a social epidemiologist who designs, implements and evaluates HIV interventions among marginalized populations in Asia. She has worked for more than 20 years in Vietnam, and both a recent scientific publication and large grant from the National … Continued
The UNC Water Institute held the 2020 Water and Health Conference on Oct. 26-30 – an annual event that brings together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, technology providers and donors from around the world to examine the latest trends and evidence to inform policy and practice … Continued
The global effects of COVID-19 underscore the importance of international cooperation to prevent disease transmission, as well as to protect and care for vulnerable communities. But the rise of populist nationalism – a political philosophy that prioritizes domestic interests and … Continued
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the graduation of the class of 1970 from the UNC School of Public Health. The accomplishments of remarkable alumni from that cohort exemplify the School’s spirit of public health education and innovation over the … Continued
Our hands play a key role in the transmission of COVID-19. While public health agencies have stressed the importance of frequent hand-washing to prevent the spread of the disease, a recent review has shown that deficiencies in water, sanitation and … Continued
Near-term concerns about the impact of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on water availability for Egypt and Sudan are unlikely to materialize, but drought preparedness will require careful coordination, suggests research published by researchers from the University of North … Continued
New research from the Baric Lab at the Gillings School of Global Public Health suggests that a strain of coronavirus that has recently been alarming the swine industry may have the potential to spread to humans as well. The coronavirus … Continued
New research published in Nature Communications provides insights into how cirrus clouds form, with implications for agriculture, urban development and climate-change predictions. The study shows that trees and plants play an important role that affects precipitation and global climate change. An international team combined … Continued
Recent research revealed that individuals with obesity have a 48% higher rate of death due to COVID-19. With more than two billion people around the world classified as overweight or obese, the push to improve nutrition has become more urgent … Continued
