US stops sharing air quality data from embassies worldwide. Scientists say that cuts out a vital resource for global health
The U.S. government will stop sharing air quality data gathered from its embassies and consulates, worrying local scientists and experts who say the effort was vital to monitor global air quality and improve public health.
U.S. Retreat From Global Public Health Signals Major Departure From Prior Policy
Trump's executive orders on global health signal a retreat from prior U.S. policy, which was characterized as a wielding of soft power by co-option rather than coercion.
Pause in US foreign aid has UN in panic over funding cuts, Trump says world body 'not being well run'
During the 90-day pause in foreign funding some critics suggest reforming the United Nations’ 686-employee Department of Global Communications, responsible for pushing the UN agenda worldwide.
Can countries just withdraw from the World Health Organization? Not exactly
The WHO constitution doesn’t have a legal mechanism that allows countries to pull out. But that doesn’t mean they can’t. View on euronews
CDC Staff Prohibited From Co-Authoring Papers With World Health Organization Personnel
The interim guidance document was shared with staff Thursday in the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, or NCIRD, and specifically its Influenza Division — but it was worded broadly, referring to CDC staff in general in its body text. It’s not clear how many other CDC divisions received the memo.
U.S. health agencies participated in WHO flu meeting despite planned exit
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration took part in a World Health Organization meeting to discuss flu vaccine composition ahead of the upcoming influenza season,
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Americans Are Increasingly Aware That Climate Change Is Harming Their Health
New survey also shows growing trust in scientists and health professionals as the federal government slashes resources for climate and health research and interventions.
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How will the rest of the world respond to lights-out at USAID?
From traditional Western development partners to China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia, the funding map for INGOs looks grim.
It’s World Hearing Day: What You Should Know
World Hearing Day raises awareness about hearing loss worldwide and combat common myths about this common problem.
Despite WHO exit plan, US still in Americas health agency
The United States has not moved to quit the Americas branch of the World Health Organization, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), despite its wider pullback from global health.
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Early detection crucial for hearing health, says audiologist
World Hearing Day aims to raise awareness about preventing deafness and hearing loss, with audiologist Dr. Sheryl Figliano highlighting the importance of early detection and the benefits of