California Wildfires: Is the Smoke Toxic to the East Coast?
As firefighters work endlessly to control California's raging fires, experts warn of long-term damage from wildfire smoke that could affect millions. Keep Reading
GAO: Agencies Need to Better Assess Efforts to Combat Illicit Opioids
The study also found that while federal law enforcement agencies are increasingly coordinating with the public health sector to share overdose information, both sectors reported ongoing data-sharing obstacles and related challenges with the timeliness, accuracy, and accessibility of overdose data. Keep Reading
Congressional Biodefense Caucus Vows Bipartisan Focus on Security
“This is an issue that too many of us take for granted,” said caucus co-chairwoman Rep. Susan Brooks (R-Ind.). “There is an assumption that we have stockpiles of vaccines readily available to combat the next anthrax attack." Keep Reading
Panel Finds Biodefense Budgeting Needs Major Overhaul Now
Public Health Emergency Fund should be "composed of no less than $2 billion in no-year money and replenished" annually. Keep Reading
