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Ebola Outbreak 2026
The World Health Organization declared a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, caused by Bundibugyo virus, to be a public health emergency of international concern.
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House FY 2027 spending bill underfunds public health putting communities at risk
The House Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill, approved by the House Appropriations Committee today, fails to provide adequate funding for key public health agencies and programs.
2026 Policy Action Institute looks ahead to midterms and the future of public health and MAHA
Policymakers and public health professionals will convene at the 2026 Policy Action Institute on June 9-10, focusing on the implications of the midterm elections and looking ahead to the future of public health and the MAHA movement.
Erica Schwartz possesses the medical background and public health knowledge to lead CDC
As a well-trained and credentialed physician and former Deputy Surgeon General, Erica Schwartz possesses the medical background and public health knowledge to understand that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must be guided by evidence-based science.
Seven Days In June: Health is Primary
The health of Americans is on the ballot in 2026. Health touches every person, family, employer, community and local economy; it is not a niche issue. Join this national week of action June 1–7, 2026.
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We need your support to advocate for health equity and racial justice, educate decisionmakers on the benefits of access to affordable health care, and foster the next generation of public health leaders.
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Better messaging, working across aisles can advance public health policy, experts say
APHA's Policy Action Institute beginning June 9 brings together hundreds of public health supporters online and in-person for discussions on advancing public health policy.
Building public trust through interaction with scientists, health workers
As trust in science falls in the U.S., Emma Courtney, a PhD student at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, is doing her part to help reverse that course. Courtney will be speaking at APHA’s Policy Action Institute June 9-11.
Special Olympics improves health, removes barriers for people with IDD
Special Olympics has developed health programs and conducted studies to aid in addressing disparities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. APHA's American Journal of Public Health has published a special supplement spotlighting the organization's work.
Op-ed: Making the invisible visible: Extreme heat is a public health emergency
Heat Safety Week raises awareness about extreme heat and safety and encourages action, says Shweta Arya, senior project manager for smart surfaces at APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity.
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