Public Health Crises

Political interference in public health is fueling vaccine hesitancy, outbreaks, and policy failures—at the cost of preventable lives.

The US faces its worst flu season in 15 years amid bird flu spread and unprecedented disruptions to federal public health systems.

Federal health agencies have removed thousands of public health datasets, creating a public health crisis by Trump Admin Executive Order.

The CDC's 2023 report indicates a 1.8% decrease in STI rates in the U.S., with notable declines in gonorrhea and syphilis.

New CDC data shows first significant declines in STI and overdose rates, but funding cuts and systemic barriers threaten sustained progress.