MMR vaccine and autism: What the science shows
Can the MMR vaccine cause autism? Dr. Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, explains why the answer is no. The original study linking the MMR vaccine to autism has been retracted, and… Read More
Implications of Measles Outbreaks on World Health
A report from the Bipartisan Alliance on Global Health Safety: The United States is experiencing the worst measles outbreak in 30 years and the highest rate of contraction in the past six years after nearly eradicating the disease. Cases… Read More
New Coalition Fighting Rise in Antisemitism & Hate
The together beat hate (tbh) initiative is a program supported by the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism. The movement centers on a belief that an effective way to overcome antisemitism is to build bridges between people and communities through direct… Read More
United Nations Action: Last Minute Call for Session Proposals Focused on Sustainability
The United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held in New York from July 10 – 19, 2023. The Division for Sustainable Development Goals at the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs… Read More
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Posted: June 21, 2026 by admin
Ebola Outbreak: UN Warns Violence Hinders Ebola Response in Eastern DRC
The United Nations has issued a dire warning regarding the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has now evolved into a “catastrophic collision of disease and conflict.” First confirmed in May 2026, this… Read More