In this issue, you will find articles covering topics from Ebola to eastern equine encephalitis, from AIDS to tuberculosis. More than just diseases, though, this issue also covers the global health implications of mental health, as well as the power of human touch. Even the current state of the global health field is examined through articles tackling emergency contraceptive access, medical ethics, and black infant and maternal mortality rates. These are the issues relevant and pressing in today’s society, and we strive to examine them with a critical eye.