UK Health Security

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Tiger mosquitoes were responsible for an outbreak of over 60 locally acquired cases of dengue in the South of France in 2022 and 3 cases in Paris in 2023. As of November 2024, France reported 83 cases, Italy reported 213 and Spain 3. They are already a nuisance in many countries including Italy, France, Spain, and Croatia.

Vector-borne Diseases 102

Vector-borne Diseases Climate Change and Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Environmental Health 102

PHAB

DECEMBER 5, 2024

December 5, 2024— Alexandria, VA—Today, the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) awarded initial accreditation to 3 public health departments and reaccreditation to 17 others. The accreditation gave us the opportunity to build stronger community connections, refine programs, and improve our responsiveness to emerging health challenges.

Emergency Preparedness and Response 52

Emergency Preparedness and Response Media and Health Communication Public Health Agencies Health Equity 52

APHL

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The workshop content focused on the nine laboratory leadership competencies: laboratory systems; leadership; management; communication; quality management systems; biosafety and biosecurity; disease surveillance and outbreak investigation; emergency preparedness, response and recovery; and research.

Health Education and Training Organizations 105

Health Education and Training Organizations Food Security and Safety Emergency Preparedness and Response Outbreak Investigation 105

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This enhancement will result in more holistically informed and evidence-based planning and implementation of responsive YYA programs and policies. In the demanding roles of family leaders, balancing self-care with professional responsibilities can seem impossible, yet it is crucial to prevent burnout and vicarious trauma.

Maternal and Child Health 52

Maternal and Child Health Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations Mental Health and Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response 52

NC Health News

JANUARY 13, 2025

The tool kit was produced in 2022 through a collaboration between Americares , a nonprofit that provides health-focused aid in response to disasters, and the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. There are more than 40 free online resources, written in English and Spanish.

Climate Change and Health 112

Climate Change and Health Disaster and Emergency Management Emergency Preparedness and Response Environmental Health and Safety 112

Association of Health Care Journalists

JANUARY 9, 2025

The wildfire crisis in California is not just an environmental disaster but a significant public health emergency with immediate and long-term consequences. A comprehensive study involving more than 1 million Californians published in 2024 identified a strong correlation between PM2.5 As of Jan. exposure and future dementia diagnoses.

Climate Change and Health 124

Climate Change and Health Mental Health and Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Disaster and Emergency Management 124

National Network of Public Health Institutes

APRIL 3, 2025

TRAIN Montana Homepage To address this challenge, Montana turned to the TRAIN Learning Network , a national platform powered by the Public Health Foundation (PHF) that provides access to thousands of high-quality, expertly vetted trainings for agencies and individuals in the public health, healthcare, and preparedness sectors.

Health Education and Training Organizations 52

Health Education and Training Organizations Tribal Health Environmental Health and Safety Emergency Preparedness and Response 52

UNC Epidemiology Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Student Ashley Hester is an emergency response expert. My role with the EHS Department is both an assistant fire marshal and the Emergency Response Team training coordinator. My role with the EHS Department is both an assistant fire marshal and the Emergency Response Team training coordinator.

Emergency Preparedness and Response 64

Emergency Preparedness and Response Disaster and Emergency Management Environmental Health and Safety Environmental Health 64

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Vince Hutchins Leadership Award : For leadership in promoting a society responsive to the needs of women, children, youth, and families. You can also visit our webpage to view past winners from 2024 and 2023 for inspiration. Interested in nominating someone but need more information? Weve got you covered! Ready to nominate?

Maternal and Child Health 52

Maternal and Child Health Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations Health Education and Training Organizations Emergency Preparedness and Response 52

Mercola

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Those tasked with solving these crises public health officials often fuel them, a tactic rooted in years of "pandemic preparedness" groundwork. million culled between December 2024 and January 2025 alone. 1 Consider bird flu a set of calculated steps pages from a playbook you've seen before.

Emergency Preparedness and Response 75

Emergency Preparedness and Response Pandemic Preparedness 75

BMJ Global Health

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Tanzania follows Rwanda’s declaration of a similar outbreak on September 27, 2024. In 2024, Rwanda experienced an outbreak with 66 cases and 15 deaths, yielding a CFR of 22.7%. Public Health Emergency Operations Centers (PHEOCs) are coordinating the response.

Mental Health and Public Health 52

Mental Health and Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Outbreak Investigation Mental Health Services 52

Big Cities Health Coalition

OCTOBER 24, 2024

To bolster these efforts, BCHC urges the federal government to provide sustained funding, flexible resource allocation, and direct support to local health agencies, ensuring preparedness for future public health emergencies.

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting 52

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting Emergency Preparedness and Response Public Health Law and Regulation Environmental Health and Safety 52

HEALTHBEAT

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Cuomos cut targeted New York City Local health departments across New York provide a range of essential health services, including immunizations, STI testing and treatment, infectious disease surveillance, perinatal programs and public health emergency preparedness. per capita for larger municipalities like New York City.

Mental Health and Public Health 78

Mental Health and Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Disease Surveillance Communicable Diseases 78

APHL

MARCH 26, 2025

By Donna Campisano, specialist, Communications, APHL On Sunday, October 27, 2024, healthcare practitioners at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center in Iowa City suspected Lassa fever in a patient under their care. We can reach out to brainstorm and know we will have a quick response. But there was a problem.

Emergency Preparedness and Response 111

Emergency Preparedness and Response 111

Association of Health Care Journalists

DECEMBER 13, 2024

While it was impossible to attend every session or fully absorb the wealth of information in four days, several themes and areas of concern emerged. Ageism in society and in health care: The 2024 election sparked a lot of discussion about ageism. The theme of this years meeting was The Fortitude Factor.

Mental Health and Public Health 92

Mental Health and Public Health Ageing and Health Climate Change and Health Emergency Preparedness and Response 92

APHL

MARCH 11, 2025

By Donna Campisano, specialist, Communications, APHL When it comes to detecting an infectious disease and launching an effective public health response, quick action is everything. And New Hampshires response to a recent clade I mpox casethe third in the nationwas nothing if not quick.

Media and Health Communication 78

Media and Health Communication Healthcare Systems and Hospitals 78

KFF Health News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

“It’s disheartening to see so many of the same failures that emerged during the covid-19 crisis reemerge,” said Tom Bollyky, director of the Global Health Program at the Council on Foreign Relations. Researchers welcomed the news but said it should have happened months ago before the virus was so entrenched. dairy herds.”

Emergency Preparedness and Response 145

Emergency Preparedness and Response Occupational Health and Safety Climate Change and Health Academic and Research Institutions 145

HEALTHBEAT

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Its disheartening to see so many of the same failures that emerged during the Covid-19 crisis re-emerge, said Tom Bollyky, director of the Global Health Program at the Council on Foreign Relations. As the virus kept spreading throughout the summer, USDA senior official Eric Deeble said at a press briefing, The response is adequate.

Emergency Preparedness and Response 90

Emergency Preparedness and Response Occupational Health and Safety Climate Change and Health Academic and Research Institutions 90

HEALTHBEAT

JANUARY 24, 2025

As more cases of bird flu emerge across the country, public health leaders in New York City are watching warily and making preparations in case the virus becomes a more immediate threat. Since 2024, at least 67 people nationwide have been infected by the virus, according to data from the U.S. That would be the most alarming situation.

Emergency Preparedness and Response 139

Emergency Preparedness and Response Mental Health and Public Health Pandemic Preparedness Environmental Health 139