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The Debrief: An uncertain future for global health

Factal July 1, 2026

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One year after the official closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development, the funding picture for public health interventions around the world remains murky. To…

Forecast: US plan for Ebola quarantine center in Kenya sparks protest, World Cup begins, and Pope visits Spain

Factal June 4, 2026

The image shows four men standing around a glass display case containing the FIFA World Cup trophy. The background features a vibrant red banner with white text. The man on the left is wearing a dark suit and light blue shirt. Next to him is a man with short white hair, wearing a blue suit with a blue jersey draped over his shoulder, which has "NEW JERSEY" printed on it. The third man is dressed in a black suit and tie with a light shirt. The man on the right wears glasses, a black suit, and a white shirt with a bright yellow patterned tie. They all look towards the trophy, which is displayed prominently in a clear case on a black pedestal.

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has left at least 48 people dead, hundreds more infected, and prompted a controversial plan…

Forecast: Bolivia gripped by nationwide protests, USMCA talks begin, and Ebola outbreak grips parts of Africa

Factal May 21, 2026

The image depicts a vast crowd of people gathered around the Kaaba, the cube-shaped building located at the center of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Kaaba is covered with a black cloth adorned with gold-embroidered calligraphy. The crowd, mostly dressed in white, indicates a large number of pilgrims performing the Hajj. The surrounding architecture of the mosque features multiple levels with grand, arched walls and ornate detailing. In the background, modern skyscrapers can be seen rising above the mosque, juxtaposing traditional religious structures with contemporary urban development. The gathering is densely packed, illustrating the massive scale of the religious event.

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The Debrief: An uncertain future for global health

Forecast: US plan for Ebola quarantine center in Kenya sparks protest, World Cup begins, and Pope visits Spain

Forecast: Bolivia gripped by nationwide protests, USMCA talks begin, and Ebola outbreak grips parts of Africa