US Shutdown Hits Health & Air Travel: CDC Layoffs & Flight Delays
The US shutdown is now affecting public health and air travel: CDC has cut 130 staff, FAA faces staffing gaps, and federal layoffs stir outcry as political gridlock drags on.
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Free HPV Vaccines for 5M Girls Annually in the Chinese Mainland
The Chinese mainland offers free HPV vaccines to 5 million girls each year through public welfare in 18 provinces, boosting screenings, education and campaigns for women’s health.
From 30 to 77: Xinjiang’s Health Makeover
Life expectancy in Xinjiang soared from 30 in 1949 to 77 in 2024, driven by community clinics, county hospitals, and regional care improvements.
Xi Signs New Laws on Health Alerts, Arbitration, National Parks & More
President Xi Jinping signs orders enforcing laws on public health alerts, online arbitration, national parks, atomic energy & legal education.
Florida Plans to Scrap All School Vaccine Mandates
Florida plans to be the first US state to end all school vaccine mandates, challenging decades of global public health practice and raising concerns about disease prevention.
WHO Sounds the Alarm on Worsening Cholera Outbreaks
WHO warns cholera outbreaks are spiraling across 31 countries, urging urgent action on safe water, sanitation, hygiene and vaccination to curb this global health crisis.
CDC Director Susan Monarez Ousted After Just 3 Weeks in Office
CDC director Susan Monarez was fired less than a month into her tenure amid a fierce clash over vaccine policy and public health politics.
US Vaccination Rates Drop as Kids Head Back to School
As U.S. kids head back to school, vaccination rates are slipping, raising outbreak risks and sparking community vaccine drives to keep everyone safe.
Smart Mosquito System from Chinese Mainland Cuts Disease Risk by 40%
Scientists from the Chinese mainland developed a smart mosquito surveillance system with real-time cloud alerts, cutting adult mosquito density by nearly 40%.
Foshan’s Mosquito Control Crushes Chikungunya Fever!
Foshan in south China has recorded fewer Chikungunya cases thanks to targeted mosquito control, patient care, and environmental cleanup. Learn how the city is keeping outbreaks at bay.