Allison Krugman, MPH
@akrugman.bsky.social
health journalist + data vis designer @ Think Global Health
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Vaccine-Preventable Disease: A Global Tracker | Think Global Health
This map is updated weekly and visualizes outbreaks of nine childhood diseases in collaboration with the International Society for Infectious Diseases
www.thinkglobalhealth.org
Measles is back. U.S. cases hit a 33-year high this year, and Canada could lose its elimination status.
With vaccination waning and data gaps growing, @thinkglobalhealth.org built a new tracker to follow outbreaks worldwide + data from @promedmail.org.
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/vacc...
With vaccination waning and data gaps growing, @thinkglobalhealth.org built a new tracker to follow outbreaks worldwide + data from @promedmail.org.
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/vacc...
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The fact that children in 2025 are suffering from diseases that should have been consigned to history is not just a public health failure. It is a moral failure.
www.statnews.com/2025/11/12/c...
www.statnews.com/2025/11/12/c...
Kids have a right to vaccinations. Let's bring in the lawyers
Children suffering from diseases that should have been consigned to history is a moral failure. Access to vaccines is a human right.
www.statnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:29 AM
The fact that children in 2025 are suffering from diseases that should have been consigned to history is not just a public health failure. It is a moral failure.
www.statnews.com/2025/11/12/c...
www.statnews.com/2025/11/12/c...
Measles is back. U.S. cases hit a 33-year high this year, and Canada could lose its elimination status.
With vaccination waning and data gaps growing, @thinkglobalhealth.org built a new tracker to follow outbreaks worldwide + data from @promedmail.org.
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/vacc...
With vaccination waning and data gaps growing, @thinkglobalhealth.org built a new tracker to follow outbreaks worldwide + data from @promedmail.org.
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/vacc...
Vaccine-Preventable Disease: A Global Tracker | Think Global Health
This map is updated weekly and visualizes outbreaks of nine childhood diseases in collaboration with the International Society for Infectious Diseases
www.thinkglobalhealth.org
October 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Measles is back. U.S. cases hit a 33-year high this year, and Canada could lose its elimination status.
With vaccination waning and data gaps growing, @thinkglobalhealth.org built a new tracker to follow outbreaks worldwide + data from @promedmail.org.
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/vacc...
With vaccination waning and data gaps growing, @thinkglobalhealth.org built a new tracker to follow outbreaks worldwide + data from @promedmail.org.
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/vacc...
Reposted by Allison Krugman, MPH
Also lots of credit to data editor @akrugman.bsky.social for putting together such an easy to use tracker. If you're taking requests, I vote adding rubella.
October 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Also lots of credit to data editor @akrugman.bsky.social for putting together such an easy to use tracker. If you're taking requests, I vote adding rubella.
Reposted by Allison Krugman, MPH
I'd love to say lots of nice things about this invaluable preventable disease tracker from @monscience.bsky.social and team at Think Global Health. It's an incredible resource.
But I can't get over my anger & sadness that this resource is even needed.
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/vacc...
But I can't get over my anger & sadness that this resource is even needed.
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/vacc...
Vaccine-Preventable Disease: A Global Tracker | Think Global Health
This map is updated weekly and visualizes outbreaks of nine childhood diseases in collaboration with the International Society for Infectious Diseases
www.thinkglobalhealth.org
October 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I'd love to say lots of nice things about this invaluable preventable disease tracker from @monscience.bsky.social and team at Think Global Health. It's an incredible resource.
But I can't get over my anger & sadness that this resource is even needed.
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/vacc...
But I can't get over my anger & sadness that this resource is even needed.
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/vacc...
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Think Global Health offers three charts to recount what has unfolded since the October 7 attack and to take stock of the immense health needs in Gaza.
Two Years of the Gaza War in Three Health Charts | Think Global Health
Two years after Hamas attacked Israel, the health consequences of the brutal war are sharp
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October 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Think Global Health offers three charts to recount what has unfolded since the October 7 attack and to take stock of the immense health needs in Gaza.
I had the privilege of reporting on the health and humanitarian crisis unfolding in the DRC for @thinkglobalhealth.org amid the abrupt U.S. retreat from the global stage.
Thanks to @amymaxmen.bsky.social for connecting me with some of the incredible voices featured in this piece.
Thanks to @amymaxmen.bsky.social for connecting me with some of the incredible voices featured in this piece.
Rwanda-backed rebels take over cities in Congo & the US pulls aid. Mass rape, mass death & hunger.
"It's legitimate to say 'I need to understand how the money is being used'" said Karume."But if we are in a partnership, you don't [suddenly] say 'I'm gone.'
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/drc-...
"It's legitimate to say 'I need to understand how the money is being used'" said Karume."But if we are in a partnership, you don't [suddenly] say 'I'm gone.'
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/drc-...
DRC in Crisis: The Human Cost of U.S. Aid Cuts Amid the M23 Rebellion | Think Global Health
Aid workers and health experts recount the growing humanitarian crisis amid conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo
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March 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I had the privilege of reporting on the health and humanitarian crisis unfolding in the DRC for @thinkglobalhealth.org amid the abrupt U.S. retreat from the global stage.
Thanks to @amymaxmen.bsky.social for connecting me with some of the incredible voices featured in this piece.
Thanks to @amymaxmen.bsky.social for connecting me with some of the incredible voices featured in this piece.
Reposted by Allison Krugman, MPH
In the name of axing an incredibly small investment (parts of which go to Americans to produce the aid given), the US throws away a massive amount of soft power as well as vital assistance that would make the world safer for all (including Americans)
March 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
In the name of axing an incredibly small investment (parts of which go to Americans to produce the aid given), the US throws away a massive amount of soft power as well as vital assistance that would make the world safer for all (including Americans)
Reposted by Allison Krugman, MPH
A must-read piece about the neglected crisis unfolding in Congo, and why the timing of US abandonment may haunt us in the future.
By @akrugman.bsky.social @thinkglobalhealth.org
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/drc-...
By @akrugman.bsky.social @thinkglobalhealth.org
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/drc-...
DRC in Crisis: The Human Cost of U.S. Aid Cuts Amid the M23 Rebellion | Think Global Health
Aid workers and health experts recount the growing humanitarian crisis amid conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo
www.thinkglobalhealth.org
March 20, 2025 at 9:52 PM
A must-read piece about the neglected crisis unfolding in Congo, and why the timing of US abandonment may haunt us in the future.
By @akrugman.bsky.social @thinkglobalhealth.org
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/drc-...
By @akrugman.bsky.social @thinkglobalhealth.org
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/drc-...
Reposted by Allison Krugman, MPH
Rwanda-backed rebels take over cities in Congo & the US pulls aid. Mass rape, mass death & hunger.
"It's legitimate to say 'I need to understand how the money is being used'" said Karume."But if we are in a partnership, you don't [suddenly] say 'I'm gone.'
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/drc-...
"It's legitimate to say 'I need to understand how the money is being used'" said Karume."But if we are in a partnership, you don't [suddenly] say 'I'm gone.'
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/drc-...
DRC in Crisis: The Human Cost of U.S. Aid Cuts Amid the M23 Rebellion | Think Global Health
Aid workers and health experts recount the growing humanitarian crisis amid conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo
www.thinkglobalhealth.org
March 20, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Rwanda-backed rebels take over cities in Congo & the US pulls aid. Mass rape, mass death & hunger.
"It's legitimate to say 'I need to understand how the money is being used'" said Karume."But if we are in a partnership, you don't [suddenly] say 'I'm gone.'
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/drc-...
"It's legitimate to say 'I need to understand how the money is being used'" said Karume."But if we are in a partnership, you don't [suddenly] say 'I'm gone.'
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/drc-...
Reposted by Allison Krugman, MPH
Rubio terminated 5800 USAID contracts – more than 90% of its foreign aid programs – in defiance of the courts.
Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressionally mandated. They’ve saved millions of lives. 🧵
Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressionally mandated. They’ve saved millions of lives. 🧵
February 27, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Rubio terminated 5800 USAID contracts – more than 90% of its foreign aid programs – in defiance of the courts.
Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressionally mandated. They’ve saved millions of lives. 🧵
Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressionally mandated. They’ve saved millions of lives. 🧵
Reposted by Allison Krugman, MPH
The yawning gap in global aid funding left by the United States has led to speculation over whether it could be filled by other nations or private funders.
@akrugman.bsky.social tracks how Trump’s executive orders are jeopardizing global health programs.
@akrugman.bsky.social tracks how Trump’s executive orders are jeopardizing global health programs.
A "Defining Moment" for Global Health Funding | Think Global Health
Track how President Trump's executive orders have jeopardized global health programs that rely on the United States
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February 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The yawning gap in global aid funding left by the United States has led to speculation over whether it could be filled by other nations or private funders.
@akrugman.bsky.social tracks how Trump’s executive orders are jeopardizing global health programs.
@akrugman.bsky.social tracks how Trump’s executive orders are jeopardizing global health programs.
Reposted by Allison Krugman, MPH
U.S. egg prices have reached a 45-year high.
Virologists and an economist explain how a new version of H5N1 bird flu drove the trend—and why the prices for some egg brands are rising faster than others.
@monscience.bsky.social reports: www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/us-e...
Virologists and an economist explain how a new version of H5N1 bird flu drove the trend—and why the prices for some egg brands are rising faster than others.
@monscience.bsky.social reports: www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/us-e...
U.S. Egg Prices Reach 45-Year High as Bird Flu Intensifies | Think Global Health
This winter, a new version of H5N1 influenza, the same one behind a recent fatal case, has pummeled U.S. poultry
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February 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
U.S. egg prices have reached a 45-year high.
Virologists and an economist explain how a new version of H5N1 bird flu drove the trend—and why the prices for some egg brands are rising faster than others.
@monscience.bsky.social reports: www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/us-e...
Virologists and an economist explain how a new version of H5N1 bird flu drove the trend—and why the prices for some egg brands are rising faster than others.
@monscience.bsky.social reports: www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/us-e...
Reposted by Allison Krugman, MPH
I spoke with poultry veterinarians about how the new version of H5N1, called D1.1, drove the trend.
In Dec. and Jan., poultry producers culled 41M chickens because of the outbreak—three times more than the same period last year.
📈: @akrugman.bsky.social
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/us-e...
In Dec. and Jan., poultry producers culled 41M chickens because of the outbreak—three times more than the same period last year.
📈: @akrugman.bsky.social
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/us-e...
February 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I spoke with poultry veterinarians about how the new version of H5N1, called D1.1, drove the trend.
In Dec. and Jan., poultry producers culled 41M chickens because of the outbreak—three times more than the same period last year.
📈: @akrugman.bsky.social
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/us-e...
In Dec. and Jan., poultry producers culled 41M chickens because of the outbreak—three times more than the same period last year.
📈: @akrugman.bsky.social
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/us-e...
Reposted by Allison Krugman, MPH
BREAKING NEWS: Research and basic information on subjects ranging from tuberculosis surveillance to adolescent health disappeared from federal health agency websites.
Trump administration purges websites across federal health agencies
Research and basic information on subjects ranging from tuberculosis surveillance to adolescent health disappeared from federal health agency websites.
www.npr.org
January 31, 2025 at 9:58 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Research and basic information on subjects ranging from tuberculosis surveillance to adolescent health disappeared from federal health agency websites.
It's been a chaotic day on the health & data front.
Today's "purge" scrubbed critical info on HIV, environmental health, contraception + much more. Concerned for what 4 years of data gaps may bring.
Today's "purge" scrubbed critical info on HIV, environmental health, contraception + much more. Concerned for what 4 years of data gaps may bring.
List of CDC information that appears to have been taken down so far:
1. CDC Atlas
2. CDC Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
3. HRSA Target
4. Language removed for LGBT work
5. CDC Social Vulnerability Index
1. CDC Atlas
2. CDC Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
3. HRSA Target
4. Language removed for LGBT work
5. CDC Social Vulnerability Index
January 31, 2025 at 10:38 PM
It's been a chaotic day on the health & data front.
Today's "purge" scrubbed critical info on HIV, environmental health, contraception + much more. Concerned for what 4 years of data gaps may bring.
Today's "purge" scrubbed critical info on HIV, environmental health, contraception + much more. Concerned for what 4 years of data gaps may bring.
Reposted by Allison Krugman, MPH
If you're a journalist downloading CDC data today, please consider filling out this form so we have a centralized guide to who has what. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Downloaded CDC Data And Where To Find It
Journalists and scientists are downloading a bunch of public health data they suspect might be at risk of deletion. Instead of all of us privately reinventing the wheel over and over, what if we share...
docs.google.com
January 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
If you're a journalist downloading CDC data today, please consider filling out this form so we have a centralized guide to who has what. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Reposted by Allison Krugman, MPH
This CDC webpage for the youth risk behavior survey remains down.
Its corresponding data repository shows that last night its "gender field was changed to "sex" ... h/t @akrugman.bsky.social data.cdc.gov/Survey-Data/...
Its corresponding data repository shows that last night its "gender field was changed to "sex" ... h/t @akrugman.bsky.social data.cdc.gov/Survey-Data/...
January 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This CDC webpage for the youth risk behavior survey remains down.
Its corresponding data repository shows that last night its "gender field was changed to "sex" ... h/t @akrugman.bsky.social data.cdc.gov/Survey-Data/...
Its corresponding data repository shows that last night its "gender field was changed to "sex" ... h/t @akrugman.bsky.social data.cdc.gov/Survey-Data/...
Reposted by Allison Krugman, MPH
Resurfacing in the light of day: People should archive their favorite CDC datasets today, namely ones around race/ethnic diversity, LGBTQ, flu, covid, reproductive health...
Probably a good idea for someone to archive the entire CDC website tonight...
January 31, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Resurfacing in the light of day: People should archive their favorite CDC datasets today, namely ones around race/ethnic diversity, LGBTQ, flu, covid, reproductive health...
According to Dr. Walter Orenstein, the antivaccine mindset threatens decades of progress toward eradicating polio.
Without continued vaccination, paralysis could resurge anywhere—not just in the two countries where polio remains endemic.
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/mira...
Without continued vaccination, paralysis could resurge anywhere—not just in the two countries where polio remains endemic.
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/mira...
The "Miracle" of the Polio Vaccine | Think Global Health
Polio expert Walter Orenstein speaks about the important legacy of the polio vaccine following efforts to undermine it
www.thinkglobalhealth.org
January 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
According to Dr. Walter Orenstein, the antivaccine mindset threatens decades of progress toward eradicating polio.
Without continued vaccination, paralysis could resurge anywhere—not just in the two countries where polio remains endemic.
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/mira...
Without continued vaccination, paralysis could resurge anywhere—not just in the two countries where polio remains endemic.
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/mira...
Preventive care claims are denied at higher rates for low-income patients and patients of color, according to a study.
Depression screenings and administration of contraceptives were denied most often. Read more: www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/clai...
Depression screenings and administration of contraceptives were denied most often. Read more: www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/clai...
Claim Denied: U.S. Insurance and Health Equity | Think Global Health
Researcher Alex Hoagland discusses the links between race, income, education and claim denials for preventive care
www.thinkglobalhealth.org
December 13, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Preventive care claims are denied at higher rates for low-income patients and patients of color, according to a study.
Depression screenings and administration of contraceptives were denied most often. Read more: www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/clai...
Depression screenings and administration of contraceptives were denied most often. Read more: www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/clai...