Privacy, Platforms, and Pandemic Fallout: Meta’s Legal Battle with a New Brunswick Doctor In a closely watched case at the intersection of defamation, digital privacy, and platform liability, Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook) is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a former New Brunswick physician who alleges the tech giant negligently
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Mpox, Global Health Threats, and the Legal Case for Unified Pandemic Law
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and amid a resurgence of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) cases across parts of the world, the international community is once again being tested on its ability to coordinate an effective and legally coherent public health response. As global pandemics become more frequent
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Outbreak: Global Health Regulations to Safeguard Human Life
In recent years, a disturbing and highly alarming health crisis has emerged in Japan: the rapid spread of necrotizing fasciitis, commonly referred to as "flesh-eating bacteria." This deadly infection has been claiming lives at an alarming rate, with one in three individuals infected succumbing to the disease within 48 hours.
Strengthening Global Laws to Prevent Parasite Infestations and Combat Health Epidemics
Parasite infestations and health epidemics represent major public health threats, often leading to severe social, economic, and health crises. From waterborne parasites to vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue, the impact of such health challenges is widespread, affecting millions of people across the globe. While the causes of these health