Florida to End All Childhood School Vaccine Mandates
Florida plans to become the first U.S. state to remove all childhood vaccine mandates for schools, a bold move backed by anti-vaccine activists that challenges decades of public health practice.
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CDC in Crisis: Leadership Shakeup Sparks Public Health Alarm
The CDC faces turmoil as its director is ousted and top officials quit over vaccine policy disputes, raising concerns about the future of public health.
WHO Warns of Global Cholera Surge: 409K Cases & 4.7K Deaths
WHO warns of worsening global cholera outbreak: 409K cases & 4.7K deaths across 31 countries. Calls for urgent water, sanitation and vaccination measures to curb the spread.
Susan Monarez Ousted as CDC Director After Less Than a Month
CDC director Susan Monarez was fired after just four weeks amid a fierce clash over vaccine policy and accusations of politicizing public health.
US Kids’ Vaccination Rates Dip as School Season Begins
As U.S. students head back to class, vaccination rates among kids are falling, sparking public health concerns.
How the Chinese mainland boosts grassroots health care
Discover how the Chinese mainland is expanding quality medical services at the grassroots level, bringing care closer to home through county-level health consortia.
Smart Mosquito Surveillance System Developed by Chinese Team
Chinese scientists launched a smart mosquito surveillance system in Guangdong, boosting efficiency and cutting mosquito-borne disease risk by 40% with real-time alerts.
US Cuts $500M in Vaccine Research, Experts Warn of Pandemic Risks
The U.S. cuts $500M from 22 vaccine research projects, sparking expert warnings of greater vulnerability to future pandemics, from COVID-19 variants to seasonal flu.
Global Health is a Win-Win: Cooperation for a Safer Future
Dr. Tom Frieden stresses that global cooperation and investment in essential care are key for a healthier, win-win future.
China’s Life Expectancy Hits 79 in 2024, Surpassing Goals 🎉
China’s average life expectancy reached 79 years in 2024, surpassing the 14th Five-Year Plan targets ahead of schedule, thanks to cultural and health initiatives.