A new series of studies finds that disruptions from COVID-19 may have serious consequences for nutrition and health and exacerbate existing inequities in sub-Saharan Africa.
Methodology from genome-wide association studies accurately flags more deadly SARS-CoV-2 variant
Monitoring epidemics is essential for understanding how well public health interventions are working and where to distribute extra resources.
For immediate release: May 27, 2021 Boston, MA – Recognizing the need for urgent, sustained action to improve global health care in the Northern … Continue reading “Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health joins U.S. government–led initiative to address root causes of migration, promote economic opportunity in Central America”
Public trust in healthcare workers is higher during this time than trust in public health institutions, including the CDC, FDA, and NIH For immediate … Continue reading “Poll: Public supports substantial increase in spending on U.S. public health, but has concerns about how the system functions now”
Leading coronavirus scientist Kizzmekia S. Corbett is joining Harvard Chan School as an assistant professor to continue vaccine development research.
For immediate release: May 5, 2021 Boston, MA – Recognizing the urgent need to elevate nursing and midwifery leadership around the world, Harvard T.H. Chan … Continue reading “Three Harvard schools and Africa CDC launch inaugural global nursing leadership program at virtual workshop”
For immediate release: April 26, 2021 Boston, MA – The risk of childhood undernutrition varies widely among villages in India, according to new research led … Continue reading “First ever village-level mapping of childhood undernutrition in India reveals sharp local disparities”
For immediate release: Thursday, April 22, 2021 Boston, MA – An overall failure in Brazil to implement prompt, coordinated, and equitable responses fueled COVID-19’s … Continue reading “Analysis reveals factors underlying COVID-19 spread in Brazil”
For immediate release: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Boston, MA – In a worldwide survey, pregnant and postpartum women reported high levels of depression, anxiety, … Continue reading “Pregnant and postpartum women report elevated depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress during COVID-19 pandemic”
