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Severe Influenza Outbreak in Lower Saxony

Lower Saxony, Germany is experiencing a severe influenza outbreak with 47% of respiratory illness samples testing positive for influenza viruses, exceeding last year's peak and resulting in high daycare absences (22.1%).

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Second H5N1 Bird Flu Strain Detected in U.S. Cattle

A new H5N1 bird flu strain (D1.1) has been detected in Nevada dairy cattle, marking a second distinct spillover from wild birds. This follows the B3.13 strain's infection of over 950 herds across 16 states, raising concerns about wider spread and the difficulty of controlling infections in animals a...

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US Withdrawal from WHO Raises Funding Concerns

Following US President Donald Trump's order to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2024, which saw the US contribute €920.9 million, the largest amount globally, concerns over future funding arose, prompting a "1 Dollar, 1 World" campaign to make up for the shortfall.

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DEI Watchlist" Targets Federal Health Workers, Raising Concerns About Intimidation

A conservative group's "DEI Watchlist" names at least 57 federal employees, mostly women and Black people, from public health agencies, sparking concerns about intimidation and threats to equitable health initiatives.

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H5N1 D1.1 Bird Flu Strain Detected in Nevada Cattle Herds

Four Nevada cattle herds tested positive for the H5N1 D1.1 bird flu strain, exhibiting respiratory symptoms; this strain was linked to a fatal human case, challenging previous assumptions about its spread and raising concerns about human and animal health.

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Foodborne Illnesses Cost U.S. $75 Billion Annually, Report Finds

A new report reveals that foodborne illnesses in the U.S. cause about 10 million cases annually, resulting in 53,300 hospitalizations, over 900 deaths, and a staggering $75 billion economic impact, highlighting a fragmented oversight system.

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Trump Administration Data Purge Sparks Outrage and Legal Challenges

The Trump administration removed and altered data from federal health websites, including the CDC's Atlas Tool and Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, sparking outrage and legal challenges over concerns about data integrity and public access.

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Novel H5N1 Variant in Nevada Dairy Cattle Raises Pandemic Concerns

A new H5N1 bird flu variant (D1.1) has infected dairy cattle in Nevada, marking a significant development as this variant previously caused a human death and severe illness in a teenager. Over 950 herds in 16 states were infected by the B3.13 variant last year.

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DEI Watchlist" Targets Federal Health Workers, Sparking Intimidation Concerns

A conservative group's "DEI Watchlist" publicly lists at least 57 federal employees, many from public health agencies, sparking concerns about intimidation and potential chilling effects on health equity initiatives; the group says it wants to identify and reassign those advancing a "destructive ide...

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New HIV Drug Offers Six-Month Protection; Populism Threatens Progress

A new injectable HIV prevention drug provides six months of protection with a single dose; however, this progress is threatened by rising populism and attacks on effective programs like PEPFAR, which has saved an estimated 25 million lives, and the questioning of established HIV/AIDS science.

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AJPH Defies Government Censorship of Public Health Research

The American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) declared it will not censor research, even if it means fewer submissions from federally employed scientists who fear repercussions from publishing research containing 'forbidden terms'.

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H5N1 D1.1 Strain Detected in Nevada Dairy Herds

Six Nevada dairy herds tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus strain D1.1 on January 31st, raising concerns about its spread from birds to cattle and the potential for human infection; this is the second known instance of this happening in the US and represents a significant challenge to contai...

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