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Trump news at a glance: top CDC officials resign over ‘weaponization of public health’

Top US public health agency loses number of key officials as director ousted weeks into the job. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 27 August at a glance

The Guardian - US

Ousted CDC director targeted for ‘protecting the public over serving a political agenda’ lawyer claims

Susan Monarez was weeks into her job as CDC director when the Health and Human Services Department announced her removal

The Independent UK

Botswana declares public health emergency over medical shortages as Trump aid cuts hit

The diamond-rich country faces mounting debt while losing two-thirds of its support for its from the US

The Independent UK

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Texas Legislature approves bill making ivermectin an over-the-counter drug

Some people use the drug to treat COVID, even though it’s not approved by the FDA for such use. The bill now awaits the governor’s signature.

The Texas Tribune

Legionaire's Disease Outbreak In UK Update: Symptoms To Watch Out As 25 People Now Infected

Legionnaires' outbreak confirmed with 25 UK cases. NHS warns on symptoms while HSE launches urgent water safety checks.

International Business Times UK

How Mike Torchia and the Trump White House Are Putting Childhood Fitness Back on the National Agenda

Obesity has quietly become one of the most destabilizing public health issues in the United States, shaping everything from life expectancy to the financial sustainability of the healthcare system.

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A new strain of Covid is causing a spike in California as officials grapple with Trump’s vaccine policies

Health officials under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have delayed and gummed up the approval of new Covid-19 jabs even as the new ‘Stratus’ subvariant surges in the Golden State

The Independent UK

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Interpersonal violence in NZ is a public health crisis, not just a social one – new research

More than 60% of women in New Zealand have experienced some form of interpersonal violence – an alarming statistic with serious implications for public health.

The Conversation

8 Fast-Food Ingredients That Have Quietly Been Pulled in Multiple States

The fast-food industry is under immense pressure from consumers to offer “cleaner” and healthier menu options. In response, many of the largest chains have been quietly reformulating their recipes to remove controversial and artificial ingredients. These changes often happen without a major national press announcement. The companies will simply pull…

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Why Are Food Recalls Reported Late in Certain Southern States?

When a food product is recalled for a safety issue like Listeria or E. coli, a rapid and effective communication system is critical to protecting public health. Federal agencies like the FDA and the USDA will issue a national alert, but it is often up to state and local health…

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Takeaways from scientists on the Trump administration's work on climate change and public health

Scientists are criticizing two key documents from the Trump administration that challenge the idea that climate change endangers the public

The Independent UK

As measles exploded, West Texas officials looked to CDC scientists. No one answered.

Emails show how overwhelmed West Texas officials were as they asked CDC for guidance on how to respond to the explosive outbreak.

The Texas Tribune

‘Out here all alone’: Texas health officials’ pleas for help were ignored by CDC as measles cases grew, report says

Public health officials in Texas were met with little to no response from CDC officials when they first reported a measles outbreak earlier this year, according to a new report

The Independent UK

What to know as Mississippi declares public health emergency over spike in infant deaths

There were 9.7 infant deaths for every 1,000 live births in 2024 in Mississippi.

The Independent UK

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The Conversation

How federal officials talk about health is shifting in troubling ways – and that change makes me worried for my autistic child

The Make America Healthy Again movement has generated a lot of discussion about public health. But the language MAHA proponents use to describe health and disease has also raised concerns among the disability and chronic illness communities.

Radio France Internationale

WHO declares Kenya free of deadly sleeping sickness after decades

Kenya’s success in the fight against deadly sleeping sickness marks a milestone in the African continent's battle to eradicate neglected tropical diseases.

Benzinga

No Longer A Man's World? Why Gen Z Men Have Higher Unemployment Rates Than Their Female Counterparts

Gen Z's entrance into the job market hasn't been easy. Between an economic slowdown, the disappearance of entry-level jobs thanks to AI, and government policy changes that have affected the number of available positions in sectors like public health and nonprofits, there are fewer and fewer opportunities to get a…

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Q&A on the Trump EPA’s effort to curtail regulation of greenhouse gas emissions - Roll Call

A look at the Trump EPA's attempt to rescind the "endangerment finding," which allows the agency to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

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The Guardian - US

As measles gains ground in US, Texas offers lessons from its outbreak

Vaccine-hesitant communities might benefit from free treatment centers and smaller vaccination clinics

The Independent UK

Hundreds of CDC employees get layoff notices just days after workers return to HQ in wake of shooting

Employees in the public health agency are expected to receive layoff notices just as they return to the office after a deadly shooting

The Guardian - US

‘An existential threat’: US health workers call Robert F Kennedy Jr a risk to public health

More than 750 health workers say Kennedy’s misinformation fuels violence and endangers lives

Al Jazeera

US health workers implore RFK Jr to ‘stop spreading inaccurate’ information

Some 750 federal health employees signed the letter two weeks after a gunman fired 180 bullets into CDC buildings.

The Independent UK

Four ways to protect the UK from emerging parasite threats

A growing concern in both the veterinary parasitology and public health sectors is vector-borne disease

The Conversation

Why do smart people get hooked on wellness trends? Personality traits may play a role

If you’ve spent time on social media recently you have probably been exposed to questionable “wellness” content. You may have been instructed to dip your toes in icy water or let the sun shine where it usually doesn’t.

The Guardian - US

John Oliver on ‘Make America healthy again’: ‘A bleak time to be involved in public health’

The Last Week Tonight host looks into how Maha is shredding the social safety net in the name of public health

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