βBiblical Diseasesβ Could Resurge in Africa, Health Officials Fear NYT: Science By:Stephanie Nolen and Arlette Bashizi 3 February 2026 at 17:03 Parasites and infections that cause blindness and other disabilities were nearly eliminated in some countries, but drug distribution to prevent and treat them was derailed in many places in 2025 after the U.S. cut aid. Β© Arlette Bashizi for The New York Times