Xi Signs Five Landmark Laws on Health, Arbitration & More
Xi Jinping signs orders enforcing five new laws on public health response, arbitration, national parks, atomic energy, and rule-of-law education.
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Chinese mainland unveils world’s largest disease prevention and control system
The Chinese mainland has launched the world’s largest disease prevention and control system, boosting rapid response, health literacy and immunization under its 14th Five-Year Plan.
England Plans to Ban Energy Drink Sales to Under-16s
England aims to ban sales of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s to protect youth health and improve well-being.
Florida Aims to Ditch All Childhood Vaccine Mandates, Challenging Global Norms
Florida plans to become the first U.S. state to end all childhood vaccine mandates for schools, diverging from decades of global public health practice amid rising anti-vaccine politics.
CDC in Crisis as Top Leaders Resign Amid Policy Shake-Up
CDC’s top leadership shake-up sparks global concern as HHS reorganization leads to director’s ousting and resignations. Experts warn the future of vaccine science and pandemic preparedness is at stake.
WHO Sounds Alarm as Global Cholera Outbreaks Worsen
WHO warns that global cholera outbreaks driven by conflict and climate change have caused 409,000 cases and 4,700+ deaths across 31 countries this year.
Less Than a Month: CDC Director Susan Monarez Fired
Susan Monarez was fired less than a month into her role as CDC director amid clashes over vaccine policy under HHS chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
China’s Top Legislature Gears Up for September Session on Draft Laws
China’s NPC Standing Committee convenes Sept 8-12 in Beijing to review key draft laws from atomic energy to public health and cybersecurity.
US Childhood Vaccination Rates Dip as Students Return to School
US vaccination rates among school-age children are dipping as students head back to class, raising concerns about preventable disease outbreaks and driving catch-up efforts.
Targeted Measures Drive Down Chikungunya Cases in Guangdong
Foshan relies on targeted mosquito control, environmental cleanup and strong public health campaigns to cut new Chikungunya cases below 200/day in Guangdong Province on the Chinese mainland.