Recent public health news

Here are some recent public health news stories:

COVID-19

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a global health emergency, but it is still considered a "public health emergency of international concern" (Source: WHO)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases in the United States, with over 100,000 new cases reported in the past week (Source: CDC)
• The WHO has recommended that people wear masks in public places to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (Source: WHO)

Vaccines

• The FDA has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 12 years old (Source: FDA)
• The CDC has recommended that all adults get vaccinated against COVID-19, regardless of age or health status (Source: CDC)
• The WHO has launched a global campaign to increase vaccination rates, particularly in low-income countries (Source: WHO)

Infectious Diseases

• The CDC has reported an outbreak of monkeypox in the United States, with cases reported in several states (Source: CDC)
• The WHO has declared a global outbreak of cholera, with cases reported in several countries (Source: WHO)
• The CDC has reported an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce in the United States (Source: CDC)

Mental Health

• The WHO has launched a global campaign to reduce stigma around mental health, with a focus on increasing access to mental health services (Source: WHO)
• The CDC has reported a surge in mental health emergencies among young people, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic (Source: CDC)
• The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has launched a new initiative to improve mental health care for underserved communities (Source: NIMH)

Chronic Diseases

• The CDC has reported a decline in smoking rates in the United States, with a focus on reducing smoking rates among young people (Source: CDC)
• The WHO has launched a global campaign to reduce salt intake, with a focus on reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke (Source: WHO)
• The American Heart Association (AHA) has launched a new initiative to reduce the risk of heart disease, with a focus on increasing physical activity and healthy eating (Source: AHA)

Global Health

• The WHO has launched a global campaign to reduce maternal and child mortality, with a focus on increasing access to healthcare services (Source: WHO)
• The UN has launched a new initiative to reduce poverty and improve health outcomes in low-income countries (Source: UN)
• The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has launched a new initiative to increase funding for global health programs (Source: Global Fund)

These are just a few examples of recent public health news stories.