What's behind this country's dramatic drop in the number of new orphans?
Wed Jan 14 11:35 am
A new study offers good news from Uganda — although the cuts in U.S. aid cast a shadow over the reduction in deaths of parents from HIV/AIDS.
About Us: Global Health and Development
Wed Jan 14 11:26 am
Here's a look at NPR's Global Health and Development coverage.
PHOTOS: Laundry is a chore but there's a beauty and serenity in the way it hangs out
Sat Jan 10 7:10 am
A new photo series from Filipino photographer Macy Castañeda Lee offers a visually striking view of the mundane task of doing laundry and the role it plays in a rural economy.
RFK Jr. cast doubt on a key vaccine. This country can't wait to get it
Fri Jan 09 3:59 pm
The U.S. is cutting the Hepatitis B vaccine from its recommended list. But here's a place where the medical establishment — and a rapper — are eager to obtain it.
Why is the U.S. pulling out of 31 U.N. groups? And what's the impact?
Thu Jan 08 4:26 pm
The Trump administration is withdrawing from 66 global groups, including U.N. entities that focus on climate and health issues.
U.S. to exit 66 international organizations in further retreat from global cooperation
Wed Jan 07 8:53 pm
Most of the targets are U.N.-related agencies, commissions and advisory panels that focus on climate, labor and other issues that the Trump administration has categorized as catering to diversity and "woke" initiatives.
In a year of steep challenges, there were still shining moments in global health
Tue Dec 30 2:40 pm
The Trump administration's deep cuts in U.S. foreign health aid had a devastating impact. Yet there were achievements of note in spite of it all.
From chess to a medical mystery: Great global reads from 2025 you may have missed
Mon Dec 29 10:15 am
We published hundreds of stories on global health and development each year. Some are ... alas ... a bit underappreciated by readers. We've asked our staff for their favorite overlooked posts of 2025.
Open up your TikTok world: Reels from the Global South are funny, fresh, informative
Sun Dec 28 8:25 am
TikToks are everywhere (well, except countries like Australia and India, where they've been banned.) We talk to the creators of some of the year's most popular reels from the Global South.
Our top global photo stories from 2025: Fearless women, solo polar bear, healing soups
Sat Dec 27 10:32 am
These stunning photos include a polar bear in a Chinese zoo, a teen in Zambia facing an uncertain future, Mongolian kids watching TV in a tent, a chef prepping a bowl of good-for-you soup.
