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The U.S. Senate has approved a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on August 5th, filling a vacancy that lasted approximately one year. The CDC had faced turmoil, including the dismissal of the previous director over vaccine policy disagreements with the administration.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could potentially reach the scale of the deadly 2014 West Africa epidemic. Congo has reported a rapid spread of the virus, with 71 new cases confirmed in 24 hours.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is asking staff to volunteer for expanded Ebola screenings at airports as part of its response to the ongoing outbreak. The CDC is adding another airport for screening travelers who might have Ebola, aiming to beef up preventative measures.
Many parts of the world are experiencing unusually high tick activity this spring, with the US CDC reporting the highest number of tick bite-related medical visits in a decade. Latvia also anticipates a rise in tick activity.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 1,200 cases and over 300 deaths, prompting the US CDC to raise its response to the highest level. Health authorities are warning that the epidemic will likely persist, with the first case in Europe also confirmed amid the growing crisis.
The former head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stated that the Ebola outbreak demonstrates the world's lack of preparedness for a future pandemic. This highlights concerns about global health security and response capabilities.
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global health emergency, leading to heightened international vigilance and border screening. This decision came as several countries, including Macau and Hong Kong, ramped up precautions and reports emerged of Americans exposed to the virus.
A CDC vaccine panel is scheduled to meet in March, following an earlier delay in their meeting.
The US CDC has activated $107 million in emergency funding to bolster the Ebola response efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
US CDC seeks staff for Ebola screening as outbreak response expands The Straits Times
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has decided not to publish a report that was expected to detail the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines. This move has drawn attention regarding transparency in public health data.
A meeting of the US vaccine advisory panel has been postponed, coinciding with RFK Jr.'s efforts to influence vaccine policy and a legal challenge to the committee's legitimacy by pediatricians.