07/10/2026
Opinion
In this Opinion, Johanna Thomson argues that the aim of global pediatric guidelines should not be rigid uniformity, but improved outcomes across diverse clinical settings.
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07/10/2026
Review
In this Review article, Gregory Barnsley et al propose that azithromycin MDA could support existing humanitarian interventions and help address mortality from respiratory and gastrointestinal infections in displaced populations.
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07/08/2026
Opinion
The Opinion by Indira Dewi Kantiana et al argues that the WHO-led global health reform process may largely maintain the status quo because the organizations being reformed are helping shape the reforms, while accountability and independent oversight remain weak.
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07/17/2026
maternal, newborn, and child health
This scoping review found that cesarean section use is shaped not only by medical need but also by gender norms, power dynamics, economic incentives, and social expectations that can both encourage overuse and limit access to necessary care.
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07/15/2026
Infectious diseases
This study found that COVID-19-related disruptions shifted respiratory infection seasons earlier in Germany, and that the same shift occurred in overall and cardiovascular mortality, suggesting a close link between respiratory infections and seasonal patterns of death. [journals.plos.org]
07/15/2026
Maternal, newborn and child health
This research shows breastfeeding initiation rates vary widely across U.S. counties, highlighting the need for locally tailored public health strategies.
07/08/2026
Opinion
This Opinion article argues that Latin America should use seasonal forecasts of the likely 2026 El Niño event to strengthen public health preparedness and reduce preventable health impacts from heat, flooding, disease outbreaks, and food insecurity.
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07/02/2026
Essay
07/02/2026
global health governance
07/02/2026
social, behavioral, and qualitative research
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07/17/2026
evidence-based public health
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