Public Health News
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United States Measles Elimination Status Jeopardized Amidst Surging Outbreaks and Eroding Public Health Infrastructure
The United States, having proudly maintained its measles elimination status since 2000, now confronts an unprecedented public health crisis as…
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Global commitment on display as countries negotiate key annex to the Pandemic Agreement
Geneva, Switzerland – Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) have concluded a pivotal week-long round of negotiations on…
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Federal Mental Health and Substance Use Policies Undergo Significant Shift in Second Trump Administration
In 2024, the United States confronted a profound and persistent public health crisis, with over 61 million adults experiencing a…
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Libya Achieves Landmark Trachoma Elimination, Marking a Major Public Health Victory Amidst Adversity
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially announced that Libya has successfully eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a…
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State and Federal Reproductive Rights and Abortion Litigation Tracker
The legal landscape surrounding reproductive rights in the United States remains intensely volatile and complex, marked by a continuous deluge…
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Attacks on Ukraine’s health care increased by 20% in 2025
The relentless assault on Ukraine’s healthcare system has reached unprecedented levels, marking 2025 as the most devastating year for medical…
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The HPV Vaccine: A Cornerstone of Cancer Prevention Amidst Evolving Policy and Public Health Challenges
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine stands as a monumental achievement in public health, representing the first and only vaccination designed…
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WHO Director-General visits Jordan to recognize strong collaboration on health system delivery, emergency relief and advancing mental health
Amman, Jordan – Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), successfully concluded the initial day…
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Abortion Pill’s Safety Called into Question in Congressional Actions Based on Misleading Data — The Monitor
A confluence of contentious issues is currently shaping the landscape of public health policy and access to care in the…
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Denmark Becomes First EU Nation Certified by WHO for Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Syphilis
In a landmark achievement for public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Denmark for the elimination of…
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