The development of vaccines has undoubtedly been one of the greatest achievements of the medical profession. Vaccines have collectively saved millions of lives and allowed a much-needed escape from many of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases. However, vaccines have been so effective in eliminating diseases that some now doubt their utility, believing that they now […]
Early this year, India launched one of the world’s largest vaccination campaigns targeted at eradicating measles and congenital rubella. Through the country’s continued efforts, almost 118 million children benefited from mass vaccination campaigns decreasing measles deaths by 51% between 2000 and 2015. Over the next two years, government officials hope to reach 410 million children […]
A traditionally migratory population originating in northern India, the Roma people make up a sizeable minority population in Eastern Europe countries including Slovakia, Croatia, Romania, Serbia, and Macedonia. The Roma people preserve a strong sense of identity, culture, and language, but integration into their respective countries is an ongoing challenge. They have historically faced, and […]