Nina Schwalbe, PhD

The New York Times made me laugh today. For me, it's that inflation is outpacing my wages. My COBRA payment is $4500. And I can't afford a second bedroom for my kids. From what I heard from thousands of NY12 voters, I am not alone on this one.

I'm curious to know what's "fine" about Russia's illegal war in Ukraine. – at Hoboken, NJ

State Senator Eric Botcher talks about the affordability crisis with no mention of health care? What am I missing? @politicony – at Hoboken, NJ

Is the global health architecture reform progressing? Check our Substack for a "state of play" update. We promise it's short! ninaschwalbe.substack.com/p/…

What does it mean that the president is going to demand manufacturers make a vaccine differently? We have an agency called the FDA. We have an agency called the CDC. Like, what does that mean? Let's not wait to find out. Let's stop this man and stop this crazy science and get this guy out of office.

What is the key deal breaker for pandemic preparedneww and response? Trust! At least that is something we can action. Excellent new report from @TheLancet. – at Manhattan, NY

#fundeducation? Yes! Tell your governments to speak up at the UN this week! – at New York, USA

64 percent of maternal deaths happen in humanitarian settings. Just think about that. – at Weehawken, NJ

Let's enjoy UN General Assembly week. Welcome our friends, welcome our visitors from around the world, and let's turn the public discourse on UN week into a week we all love.

A senator is blaming Trump administration policies for the rise in measles deaths in the US. But maybe he should also ask how much responsibility he bears for putting this administration in charge.

Luke Lindberg was chosen to lead the World Food Programme. He doesn’t have expertise in emergency humanitarian response, but he does have a father-in-law: Republican Senator John Thune. We need humanitarian expertise, not political connections.

Measles needs 95% vaccination to stop spreading. The US has dropped below that under RFK Jr.'s watch at HHS. That means everyone is at risk. Get vaccinated. For your neighbours, for your friends, for your family.

I'm moderating a panel discussion today after a screening of How to Survive a Plague, hosted by Treatment Action Group. The documentary tells the story of AIDS activists who taught themselves science and forced their way into the research process, at a time their government had abandoned them. Thirty years later, the questions it raises are urgent again: research is being politicized, public health funding gutted, access to medicine under strain everywhere. Come join us: vist.ly/5hske Thrilled to be part of it.

Canadian Prime Minister said out loud what everyone's been thinking: this feels like a war between two countries with the world's most peaceful border. We didn't get here by accident. Threats to make Canada 'the 51st state' don't stay jokes forever.