Health Systems Strained by Major Outbreaks

Health systems are facing immense pressure due to the largest flu outbreak in a decade and a record cyclosporiasis outbreak. These concurrent health crises are testing the resilience of public health infrastructure.

20 Aug, 19:54 — 20 Aug, 19:54

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Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests the response of a 'weakened' health system

From state and local food-safety response to the federal health agencies that fund that work, a record-breaking year for cyclosporiasis cases runs up against the Trump administration's cuts last year.

By Yuki Noguchi

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Health Systems Strained by Major Outbreaks

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