Category: Public health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has pledged $100 million to states grappling with a sharp rise in measles cases, aiming to strengthen vaccination campaigns and improve case detection. This financial boost comes as the United States records…

Key developments: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has directed $100 million to state health departments to expand measles vaccination campaigns and improve case detection as the number of reported infections rises nationwide. Why it matters: Funding will…

Key developments: The World Health Organization reported that the recent death of a laboratory technician at a Russian plague research institute does not signal a heightened risk of a broader epidemic, indicating that containment measures remain effective. In…