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Jess Craig

Jess Craig

Former Future Perfect Fellow

    Latest articles by Jess Craig

    Future Perfect
    An Ebola-like virus is spreading in Rwanda. Why isn’t there an approved vaccine for Marburg?An Ebola-like virus is spreading in Rwanda. Why isn’t there an approved vaccine for Marburg?
    Future Perfect

    Rwandan public health officials have a strategy that could help prevent further outbreaks.

    By Jess Craig
    An alternative to antibiotics could work wonders in Africa. It isn’t being used.
    The Highlight

    Bacteria-eating viruses might be able to fight antibiotic resistance where new treatments are most needed.

    By Jess Craig
    Climate
    A big fire at a lab near Atlanta spewed chemicals into the air. Here’s what we know.A big fire at a lab near Atlanta spewed chemicals into the air. Here’s what we know.
    Climate

    The Georgia chemical plant fire, explained.

    By Jess Craig and Sam Delgado
    Future Perfect
    Chronic diseases cause 75 percent of all deaths globally. The toll is likely to rise.Chronic diseases cause 75 percent of all deaths globally. The toll is likely to rise.
    Future Perfect

    How diseases like cancer and diabetes are growing, explained in four charts.

    By Jess Craig
    What are ultra-processed foods and why are they bad for you?
    The Highlight

    From granola bars to chips, more studies are revealing that UPFs are tied to diseases like cancer and depression.

    By Jess Craig
    Antibiotics are failing. The US has a plan to launch a research renaissance.
    Future Perfect

    But there might be global consequences.

    By Jess Craig
    Future Perfect
    Mpox never stopped spreading in Africa. Now it’s an international public health emergency. Again.Mpox never stopped spreading in Africa. Now it’s an international public health emergency. Again.
    Future Perfect

    A first case outside of the continent has been detected in Sweden. What’s next?

    By Jess Craig
    Future Perfect
    Africa is beating HIV. But the rest of the world is falling behind.Africa is beating HIV. But the rest of the world is falling behind.
    Future Perfect

    Now isn’t the time to stop funding key public health programs.

    By Jess Craig
    Future Perfect
    America’s international public health plan is too focused on AmericansAmerica’s international public health plan is too focused on Americans
    Future Perfect

    I spent years in Africa as an epidemiologist. Here’s what I saw.

    By Jess Craig
    Future Perfect
    We’re in a new era of conflict and crisis. Can humanitarian aid keep up?We’re in a new era of conflict and crisis. Can humanitarian aid keep up?
    Future Perfect

    “Utter neglect of displaced people has become the new normal.”

    By Jess Craig

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