After more than two years of devastating violence between Israel and Hamas that inflicted untold pain and suffering on people throughout the region, APHA is encouraged by the ceasefire and return of hostages. 

Even if the rumors are true that the administration is now walking back many of these firings, the harm caused by this action remains.

Every year, the American Public Health Association honors excellence in public health leadership and innovation, from state and local health officials to those speaking up for public health from the halls of Congress.

With the government shutting down, we renew our call on Congress and the president to work in a bipartisan manner to pass a short-term continuing resolution that, at a minimum, fully funds all critical public health agencies and programs, holds the administration accountable for spending both FY 2025 and FY 2026 funds as directed by Congress and includes provisions to permanently extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits that are set to expire at the end of the year.