Liying Liang

Tuberculosis (TB) remains the world’s leading cause of death from a single infectious agent, and among the top 10 causes of death worldwide. In 2024 alone, it is estimated that 10.7 million people fell ill with tuberculosis and 1.23 million died from the disease – despite being a preventable and curable disease. The Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region where I work accounted for roughly 25% of all TB cases worldwide, affecting an estimated 2.6 million people.

Source: Accelerating HPV vaccination in Africa for health equity The challenge of reaching out-of-schools girls Despite the life-saving potential of the HPV vaccine, coverage in many countries in Africa varies significant, ranging from 13 percent (Cameroon, Malawi) to 99 percent (Eritrea).

1. Introduction Research on community digital emergency management has emerged against the backdrop of accelerated social transformation and new urbanization processes. With the rapid changes in global society, various extreme disasters, cross-border crises, and emerging risks are intertwined. In recent years, emergencies represented by COVID-19 have caused significant damage to the world, threatening the health and safety of personnel.