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NYC loses millions in state aid for public health services each year. City leaders want the money back.

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. In New York, funds for essential public health services flow from the state to local health departments through an unassuming statutory mechanism. Historically, every municipality has been reimbursed at the same rate.

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The U.S. withdrawal from the WHO

Your Local Epidemiologist

More than 10 years ago, I moved to Geneva to work at the World Health Organization (WHO). In fact, the Ministry of Health was pocketing the surplus, ultimately taking advantage of helpless parents for wanting to save their child’s life. To promote health, keep people safe, and serve vulnerable populations worldwide.