Tag: #publichealth

CDC in Crisis: Dismissal of Director Leads to Multiple Resignations

CDC Director Susan Monarez's dismissal sparks resignations and a debate on politicization in public health.

#cdc, #publichealth, #resignation, #politics

CDC Director Dismissal Sparks Controversy and Resignations Amid Political Tensions

CDC Director ousted; resignations follow over political interference claims, sparking public health concerns.

#cdc, #publichealth, #politics, #trump, #vaccines

CDC Director Dismissed Amid Policy Disputes, Following Wave of Resignations

CDC director Dr. Susan Monarez dismissed by White House citing policy misalignment; a wave of CDC official resignations follows.

#cdc, #publichealth, #vaccines, #politics

Legionnaires' Outbreak in Central Harlem: Scrutinizing Regulation Failures

Central Harlem faces a Legionnaires' outbreak, questioning the effectiveness of cooling tower regulations post-2015 Bronx incidents.

#legionnairesdisease, #publichealth, #harlem, #coolingtowers

Shooting Near CDC Headquarters Highlights Rising Threats to Scientific Institutions

A shooting at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta leaves two dead, raising concerns about hostility towards public health institutions.

#cdc, #publichealth, #shooting, #atlanta, #covid19

Hollywood Legend Gene Hackman and Wife Tragic End in Santa Fe

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa died in Santa Fe, raising public health concerns and elderly living discussions.

#genehackman, #hantavirus, #publichealth, #santafe

Activists Urge Trump to Oppose Limits on Pesticide Regulation Ahead of Midterms

MAHA activists warn President Trump against supporting EPA regulation limits, citing potential midterm election impacts.

#maha, #pesticides, #trump, #epa, #publichealth

FDA Approves First Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine for At-Home Use

FluMist nasal spray gets FDA nod for home use, boosting influenza prevention access.

#FluMist, #FDA, #vaccines, #publichealth, #AstraZeneca

Kenya Eliminates Sleeping Sickness as a Public Health Issue

Kenya becomes the 10th country to eradicate sleeping sickness, marking a major public health victory.

#kenya, #who, #sleepingsickness, #publichealth, #ntds

WHO Unveils Strategic Plan to Integrate Coronavirus Management into Global Health Systems

WHO drafts new plan to transition from emergency responses to sustained public health strategies for coronavirus.

#who, #coronavirus, #publichealth, #pandemic, #strategy

FDA Mandates New Opioid Labeling to Address Long-Term Use Risks

FDA orders new safety labels for opioids, highlighting risks of misuse and addiction after extensive data review.

#fda, #opioids, #health, #addiction, #publichealth

Raw Milk Outbreak in Florida Highlights Public Health Risks

21 infected in Florida raw milk outbreak, sparking health and regulatory concerns over unpasteurized dairy consumption.

#rawmilk, #florida, #healthoutbreak, #publichealth

Federal Vaccine Policy Overhaul Under Kennedy Sparks Concern

Trump admin removes medical societies from vaccine advisory groups, raising health community alarm.

#vaccinepolicy, #healthreform, #Trumpadministration, #publichealth

CDC Excludes External Experts from Vaccine Policy Panels

CDC cuts experts from vaccine advisory panels, sparking health policy concerns amid leadership changes.

#cdc, #vaccine, #publichealth, #policymaking

US Faces Worst Measles Outbreak in Three Decades Amidst Declining Vaccination Rates

With 1,288 measles cases nationwide, declining vaccination rates fuel largest outbreak since 2000's elimination.

#measles, #outbreak, #cdc, #vaccination, #publichealth