More Zika-Linked GBS Cases Expected in Puerto Rico (
CIDRAP) In the latest Zika developments, a new study projected the impact that Zika-related Guillain-Barre syndrome will have on Puerto Rico's health system, as Florida Health gets a large donation and researchers unveil a new study initiative called ZikaPLAN.
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Biological Agents & Infectious Diseases
Global Health & Security
Rethinking Humanitarian Aid in Civil Wars (
Project Syndicate) In recent months, nongovernmental organizations and journalists have accused the UN of bias toward Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime and failure to distribute humanitarian aid to rebel-controlled areas of Syria.
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Medicine & Public Health
Science & Technology
What Happens When the Media Sends Drone Teams to Disasters? (
iRevolutions) Media companies like AFP, CNN and others are increasingly capturing dramatic aerial footage following major disasters around the world. These companies can be part of the solution when it comes to adding value to humanitarian efforts on the ground. But they can also be a part of the problem.
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21st Century Threats
The Rising Threat of Agroterrorism (
International Policy Digest) The recent pattern of terrorist attacks remind us that terrorists are constantly looking for new ways to cause destruction to people and property, generate fear among the masses, and undermine the economy.
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