Health

U.S. and Kenya Sign $2.5 Billion Health Cooperation Framework

The U.S. and Kenya's new $2.5B health partnership shifts focus to direct government cooperation, impacting NGOs and raising data security concerns.

#uskenya, #globalhealth, #healthpolicy, #internationalrelations

CDC Panel Revises Hepatitis B Vaccination Guidelines for Newborns

CDC advises individualized hepatitis B vaccination for newborns, sparking public health debate.

#cdc, #vaccination, #hepatitisb, #publichealth

World's First Successful Liver Xenotransplantation Achieved in China

China performs groundbreaking pig liver xenotransplantation, offering hope for organ shortage solutions.

#xenotransplantation, #geneticallymodified, #pig, #liver, #transplant

HHS Unveils Major AI Strategy to Revolutionize Healthcare Operations

HHS plans to integrate AI, promoting efficiency and innovation while addressing privacy concerns.

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HHS Unveils New AI Strategy to Revolutionize Public Health

HHS's AI plan aims for innovation in public health, sparking privacy and ethical concerns.

#ai, #healthcare, #hhs, #privacy

WHO Unveils Strategic Plan for Coronavirus Threat Management 2025-2030

WHO releases a comprehensive 2025-2030 plan to advance sustainable management of coronavirus threats and expand global monitoring network CoViNet.

#WHO, #coronavirus, #COVID19, #healthcare, #globalhealth

HHS Cuts COVID-19 Research Funding, Igniting Debate Over Public Health Impact

HHS cuts COVID-19 research grants and CDC retracts $11.4B funds, sparking public health concerns and legal challenges from 23 states.

#covid19, #publichealth, #fundingcuts, #hhs, #nih

Study Suggests Cannabis Use May Temporarily Reduce Alcohol Consumption

Brown University study finds cannabis use may reduce alcohol intake, supporting "California sober" trend. Further research needed for long-term effects.

#cannabis, #alcoholconsumption, #californiasober, #publichealth

Extreme Temperatures Linked to Over 69,000 Deaths in the U.S. Over 25 Years

Study warns of rising temperature-related deaths, urging targeted public health interventions as climate change intensifies.

#health, #climatechange, #publichealth, #usnews

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Moringa Leaf Powder Prompts Nationwide Recall

Moringa leaf powder linked to Salmonella outbreak; product recalls initiated across 7 states.

#salmonella, #moringa, #health, #recall, #fda

WHO Designates TU Delft's Digital Ethics Centre as Collaborating Centre on AI for Health Governance

TU Delft's Digital Ethics Centre becomes WHO Collaborating Centre, advancing ethical AI in healthcare.

#healthcare, #ai, #who, #ethics, #digitalinnovation

First Human Case of H5N5 Avian Influenza Confirmed in the United States

Washington State reports the first U.S. human case of H5N5 avian flu; public health risk remains low.

#avianinfluenza, #h5n5, #publichealth, #cdc

Salmonella Outbreak Traced to Moringa Leaf Powder in Supplements

A 2025 Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa supplements prompts recalls across seven U.S. states.

#salmonella, #moringa, #fda, #cdc, #recall

Canada Loses Measles Elimination Status After Year-Long Outbreak

Canada loses measles elimination status after a year-long outbreak, prompting calls for improved vaccination efforts.

#canada, #measles, #vaccination, #publichealth

Illinois Public Health Department Warns Against Raw Milk After Campylobacter Outbreak

Illinois health officials caution against raw milk after 11 fall ill in Campylobacter outbreak.

#illinois, #publichealth, #rawmilk, #campylobacter, #outbreak