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US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Richard Hatchett, epidemiologist: The risk of a pandemic is greater today than it was in 2019'

Global pandemic preparedness remains inadequate, with increased risks and the necessity for strategic investment in health initiatives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Some medicines could run out in weeks or even days, NHS England head warns

Jim Mackey stated, 'We are really worried about this. We've already had a couple of supply shocks in the last 12 to 18 months of key supplies.' He emphasized the importance of contingency planning due to the UK's reliance on imported medicines.
Healthcare
Careers
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Top ICE Official Falling Apart Medically Due to Stress of Getting Yelled At

Managing ICE has caused Todd Lyons significant stress, leading to hospital visits and impacting his decision-making ability.
#cdc
Healthcare
fromAxios
1 week ago

White House delays permanent CDC director pick

Dr. Bhattacharya will oversee the CDC while the Trump administration searches for a permanent director to align with its health objectives.
Healthcare
fromAxios
1 week ago

White House delays permanent CDC director pick

Dr. Bhattacharya will oversee the CDC while the Trump administration searches for a permanent director to align with its health objectives.
#measles
Austin
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Measles Outbreak in Texas Immigration Jail Spills Into the Public

Measles outbreaks in Texas detention facilities pose public health risks due to lack of vaccination information and transparency from federal authorities.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Public health

This Measles Outbreak at a Detention Center Perfectly Encapsulates America Right Now

Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

A measles resurgence has put the U.S. at risk of losing its 'elimination' status

Reduced vaccine access and weakened public messaging contributed to a 2025 measles resurgence that threatens the U.S. measles elimination status.
Austin
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Measles Outbreak in Texas Immigration Jail Spills Into the Public

Measles outbreaks in Texas detention facilities pose public health risks due to lack of vaccination information and transparency from federal authorities.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Public health

This Measles Outbreak at a Detention Center Perfectly Encapsulates America Right Now

Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

A measles resurgence has put the U.S. at risk of losing its 'elimination' status

Reduced vaccine access and weakened public messaging contributed to a 2025 measles resurgence that threatens the U.S. measles elimination status.
#hhs
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

HHS reverses Biden-era restructuring of its IT and tech operations

HHS is reversing a previous consolidation of its technology and IT operations to enhance efficiency and focus on cybersecurity and AI.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

HHS reverses Biden-era restructuring of its IT and tech operations

HHS is reversing a previous consolidation of its technology and IT operations to enhance efficiency and focus on cybersecurity and AI.
Healthcare
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Casey Means May Be Too Kooky Even for Republicans

The U.S. has been without a surgeon general since January, with Dr. Casey Means' nomination stalled in the Senate.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak

Bacterial meningitis has become rare in the UK, but small clusters occasionally occur. The outbreak has affected 29 people, killing two, and is labeled 'unprecedented'.
Coronavirus
Healthcare
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

HHS Is Exiling Top Officials to the Indian Health Service

The Department of Health and Human Services reassigned top officials to the Indian Health Service after nearly a year of administrative leave.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US left without functioning vaccine panel as adviser says drama distracts'

I am done with the CDC and ACIP, Malone told Roll Call on Tuesday, adding: Suffice to say I do not like drama, and have better things to do.
Public health
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Who's In Charge of Vaccines Now?

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration likely violated the law by dismissing the CDC's vaccine advisory panel and replacing it with vaccine-skeptical members, then altering childhood immunization schedules without proper input.
#fda-leadership
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

After firings, funding cuts, and a shooting, can a demoralized CDC workforce recover?

The CDC experienced mass layoffs of over 3,000 public health workers, with employees receiving termination letters contradicting their positive performance reviews and recent raises.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Meningitis outbreak passes peak, says health agency

Trish Mannes stated, "this peak has passed, absolutely" but cautioned that cases could still arise, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring.
Public health
Coronavirus
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find

The 2024 flu vaccine showed only 25-30% effectiveness in adults due to poor matching with a dominant new H3N2 strain, marking one of the worst effectiveness rates in over a decade.
US news
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Global Health Workers Describe Impact a Year After Trump Admin Shut Down USAID

USAID's dissolution in 2025 has caused avoidable deaths and increased suffering among vulnerable populations globally, with malaria spikes, food assistance cuts, and disrupted medical supply chains already documented.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How companies and nonprofits are tackling the U.S. healthcare crisis-until there's a federal policy solution

The U.S. healthcare crisis involves rising costs, coverage gaps, and medical debt, requiring radical policy change to improve the situation.
#vaccine-policy
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Public health

Trump's former Surgeon General: voters widely support vaccine access and want Washington to focus elsewhere | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Public health

America's pediatricians reel as government slashes vaccine requirements for children | Fortune

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Public health

Trump's former Surgeon General: voters widely support vaccine access and want Washington to focus elsewhere | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Public health

America's pediatricians reel as government slashes vaccine requirements for children | Fortune

Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what's coming

Measles outbreaks impose substantial economic costs through containment, medical expenses, and productivity losses, while declining vaccination coverage threatens control of multiple infectious diseases.
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

Americans' trust in the CDC's vaccine recommendations declines markedly under Trump

Federal government childhood vaccine recommendation trust dropped to 60% from 71% in June 2025, with Democrats experiencing the steepest decline from 81% to 66%.
Coronavirus
fromEsquire
4 weeks ago

Anyone Else Worried About the New Virus That's Hitting California?

Judge KP George, a Texas Democrat-turned-Republican facing financial crime indictments, received only 8.4% of the vote in a Republican primary election, placing last among five candidates.
#measles-outbreak
fromEsquire
2 months ago
Public health

Measles Is Spreading Faster Than Ignorance in This Country-and That's Saying Something

Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Trump administration is failing to address spread of measles, experts say

The Trump administration has inadequately responded to accelerating measles spread exceeding 1,000 cases, with CDC leadership dismissing the outbreak as routine business costs while messaging confusion undermines vaccine confidence.
fromEsquire
2 months ago
Public health

Measles Is Spreading Faster Than Ignorance in This Country-and That's Saying Something

#cdc-leadership
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Surgeon general nominee Means questioned about vaccines, birth control and financial conflicts

Dr. Casey Means testified for surgeon general confirmation, supporting Kennedy's health agenda while cautiously addressing vaccine efficacy and safety concerns.
#us-withdrawal
History
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How America Got So Sick

The Antonine Plague, likely smallpox, killed over a million across the Roman Empire and contributed to systemic crises that hastened Rome's decline.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

The president wants to turn back the clock on HIV. We refuse to idly stand by. - LGBTQ Nation

Access to medication and social services determines whether HIV is manageable; rising deaths, regional disparities, and political setbacks threaten progress.
Public health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Europe just approved a combined flu and COVID shot. Why hasn't the US?

Moderna's mCombriax, a combined flu and COVID vaccine, received European regulatory recommendation for authorization, pending European Commission ratification for EU approval.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

US officially leaves World Health Organization

The United States has withdrawn funding and personnel from the World Health Organization, halting payments and prompting job losses and global health disruptions.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why it's a bit surprising that the U.S. is attending a key global flu meeting

Each day, they pore over reams of data about how the virus is evolving worldwide, how well last year's shot performed, and which strains might be easiest to mass produce for a vaccine. The meeting, convened by the World Health Organization twice a year, is a critical moment for the WHO's Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System.
Public health
#who-withdrawal
Public health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Does the surgeon general nominee actively promote vaccines? Casey Means wouldn't say

Casey Means, a wellness influencer without an active medical license, is nominated as U.S. Surgeon General, prioritizing prevention of chronic disease through the Make America Healthy Again movement.
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Trump's former surgeon general: One year in, the war on vaccination is undoing the Trump administration's health agenda | Fortune

RFK Jr.’s health policies improved food safety but undermined vaccine confidence by replacing experts, rescinding recommendations, and canceling mRNA contracts.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

NIH head, still angry about COVID, wants a second scientific revolution

At the end of January, Washington, DC, saw an extremely unusual event. The MAHA Institute, which was set up to advocate for some of the most profoundly unscientific ideas of our time, hosted leaders of the best-funded scientific organization on the planet, the National Institutes of Health. Instead of a hostile reception, however, Jay Bhattacharya, the head of the NIH, was greeted as a hero by the audience, receiving a partial standing ovation when he rose to speak.
US politics
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Critical incident declared at city hospital trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust declared a critical incident due to unprecedented patient demand, causing severe delays and elective procedure rearrangements to protect patient safety.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Should We Treat Political Violence as a Public Health Crisis?

Political violence in the U.S. has become routine and causes lasting psychological and public-health harms beyond immediate security threats.
Public health
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Controversial NIH director now in charge of CDC, too, in RFK Jr. shake-up

Bhattacharya delegates NIH leadership to deputies, is publicly visible as 'Podcast Jay', and is expected to enable RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine agenda at the CDC.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US officially exits World Health Organization

The United States officially withdrew from the World Health Organization after President Trump signed an executive order starting withdrawal on his second-term first day.
Public health
fromNature
1 month ago

Exclusive: Key US infectious-diseases centre to drop pandemic preparation

NIAID has been directed to remove 'biodefense' and 'pandemic preparedness' and will shift funding away from those areas toward basic immunology and domestic infectious diseases.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

What Happens When the CDC Issues Fewer Alerts?

If you're based in the United States, you've probably gotten used to government bodies issuing nationwide alerts - including ones that relate to public health. These have, historically, been good ways for health-conscious people to know what to look out for and for regional public health experts to develop strategies to help keep potential outbreaks contained.Unfortunately, now both individuals and institutions are reckoning with a big question: what to do when those warnings are much smaller in number?
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Alarms raised as Trump's CDC cuts number of suggested vaccines for children

Monday's sweeping decision, which advances the agenda of Trump-appointed Secretary of Health Robert F Kennedy Jr, removes the recommendation for rotavirus, influenza, meningococcal disease and hepatitis A vaccines for children. list of 3 itemsend of list It comes as US vaccination rates have been slipping, and the rates of diseases that can be protected against with vaccines, such as measles and whooping cough, are rising across the country, according to government data.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

As the U.S. bids adieu to the World Health Organization, California says hello

California joined WHO's GOARN to retain international outbreak-response access after the U.S. federal government withdrew from WHO.
#childhood-vaccination
Public health
fromkffhealthnews.org
2 months ago

Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm

SARS-CoV-2 can produce diverse, long-term health harms while federal policy has narrowed vaccine recommendations and paused development contracts despite calls for sustained research and monitoring.
Public health
from48 hills
2 months ago

Optional vaccines? CDC chair's bizarre views would turn US into deadly experiment - 48 hills

A CDC advisory chair rejected established scientific methods and promoted unsupported claims linking vaccines to harm, undermining public health expertise.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Trump's HHS Trashes Top African Health Organization as "Fake" and "Powerless"

the research would have followed 14,000 infants in the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau. The problem? Only 7,000 of those newborns would have received an urgently needed hepatitis B vaccine, in order to compare the two groups. On top of the flagrant ethics violations, the total cost of the research would have exceeded the cost to pay for "over a decade's worth of Hepatitis B vaccine birth doses [for everyone] in Guinea-Bissau."
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