#public-health-emergency

#public-health-emergency

Polio vaccinations started in northern Gaza amidst serious logistical and security challenges, highlighting urgent health needs and ongoing conflict.

The monkeypox outbreak in central Africa has led to Africa's first public health emergency amid concerns it could spread further.

A low-cost transportation program called Got Wheels! for older residents in San Mateo County receives over $900,000 in funding annually to support mobility and combat loneliness.

The Boston City Council passed a resolution urging the city to declare a public health emergency regarding the potential closure of Carney Hospital in Dorchester.

Gaza's health ministry declares polio epidemic due to Israeli military offensive.

Native Americans face challenges in maintaining Medicaid coverage, leading to potential loss of healthcare access.

Rally attendees advocate for harm reduction policies to address overdose crisis in New York.

The syphilis rate among Native American babies in South Dakota is alarmingly high, with a 3% infection rate.

Federal data collection since March 2020 provides insights beyond COVID-19, aiding in response to other illnesses like flu and RSV.

Ending the COVID-19 'public health emergency' had concrete negative effects like hindering access to free testing.

Policies could have been implemented to make the pandemic less deadly, such as prioritizing vulnerable populations and providing income for people to stay home.

Hate crimes against transgender individuals rising in Los Angeles County since 2016.

Challenges in reporting and prosecuting hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals.

16 million Americans lost healthcare coverage since March 2023 due to Medicaid changes.

The end of pandemic-era Medicaid expansion programs is impacting millions of uninsured individuals.