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StatTrump Administration Sets Aside Biden-Era Pandemic Preparedness Plans
The Trump administration began setting aside hundreds of pages of detailed federal plans for responding to future disease outbreaks, including Ebola protocols and medical evacuations, according to former CDC officials and others familiar with the documents.
ecns.cnFormer World Leaders Simulate Pandemic Response in Kenya
Members of The Elders met with WHO officials near Nairobi to practice decision-making during a hypothetical disease outbreak. The exercise addressed reporting delays, climate-health overlaps, and gaps in global coordination.
kff.orgWHO Report Says Global Health Investment Lags Behind Rising Pandemic Risk
A new report from the World Health Organization finds that funding for global health research and preparedness has not kept pace with more frequent and intense infectious disease outbreaks. The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board warns that a future pandemic could cause greater…
thehindu.comHantavirus Cases on Cruise Ship Prompt Discussion of Pandemic Preparedness
Five cases and three deaths from hantavirus have been confirmed on the MV Hondius cruise ship. The outbreak has renewed attention on efforts to prepare for future novel virus threats. Matthew Yglesias reported that government and household responses to pandemic risks remain limit…
thehindu.comFive Hantavirus Cases Confirmed, Three Deaths on MV Hondius Cruise Ship
Human-to-human transmission of hantavirus occurred aboard the vessel, according to reports on the outbreak. Matthew Yglesias checked with knowledgeable medical professionals who stated they are not particularly worried. The incident highlights broader questions about pandemic pre…
swissinfo.chPhase III Trial of mRNA Vaccine Against H5N1 Bird Flu Starts in UK and US
A phase III trial for the mRNA-1018 vaccine targeting H5N1 bird flu has begun in the UK and US, involving 4000 volunteers. The trial focuses on immune response strength amid ongoing global spread of the virus in animals. Funded by CEPI, it follows successful earlier phases with n…
StatNancy Cox, Former CDC Influenza Division Leader, Dies at 77 from Glioblastoma
Nancy Cox, who led the CDC's influenza team for 22 years and contributed to global flu surveillance, died Thursday from glioblastoma. She was 77. Colleagues praised her role in pandemic preparedness and vaccine development.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUK Ends Pandemic Fund Contribution, Launches Domestic Strategy
The UK government has ceased its financial contributions to the Pandemic Fund as part of reductions in overseas aid. One week later, the Department of Health and Social Care released a new Pandemic Preparedness Strategy. The moves follow lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and aim…