By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, April 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not only lost nearly a fifth of its workforce, …
Judge Blocks Cuts to $11 Billion in Public Health Funding
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, April 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A federal judge has stopped the Trump administration from cutting $11 billion in public health funding — at least …
South America's Zika Outbreaks Disrupt Summer Vacations
As of early April 2025, there is no active Travel Health Notice from the U.S. CDC to inform international travelers about health risks related to Zika virus outbreaks. This means thousands of travelers are visiting affected countries, unaware of the Zika's resurgence.
Since the peak of Zika in 2016, outbreak media coverage has significantly decreased, leaving travelers uncertain where to plan their next vacation.
23 States Sue Over $12B in Public Health Cuts
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, April 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A group of 23 states and Washington, D.C., is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …
Brazil's Dengue Outbreak Moves South
For decades, the Federative Republic of Brazil has been one of the most affected countries by dengue outbreaks in the world, with an average of over three million confirmed cases most years.
Over the past 25 years, nearly 18 million Brazilians have been infected with this mosquito-transmitted virus.
However, Brazil was the unfortunate leader in the Region of the Americas last year, reporting over 9.6 million dengue cases and 5,441 related deaths in 2024. Many of those cases were confirmed in São Paulo.
Major Job Cuts at NIOSH Pose Risks to Worker Safety, Critics Warn
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, April 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A major round of job cuts at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) could weaken efforts …