Local health departments are often forced to shift resources from other pressing public health activities – such as immunization, HIV, STI and hepatitis programs, food safety, overdose prevention and response, and vector control – to adapt to the demands of emergencies. Keep Reading
High rates of resistance among antimicrobials frequently used to treat common infections, such as urinary tract infections or some forms of diarrhoea, indicate that the world is running out of effective ways to tackle these diseases. Keep Reading
In the fight against a global pandemic, contact tracing can be one of the most vital tools - if not the most vital in the absence of a vaccine - but it requires public acceptance. Keep Reading
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, GAO was asked to examine oversight of infection prevention and control protocols and the adequacy of emergency preparedness standards for emerging infectious diseases in nursing homes. Keep Reading
DHS Acting Secretary Chad Wolf said the order has been one of the most critical tools the Department has used to prevent the further spread of the virus. Keep Reading
Coronavirus surge, social distancing are impacting efforts to combat diseases such as West Nile Virus as summer comes. Keep Reading
GAO made several recommendations to GAO in October 2019, which the agency disagrees with and have therefore not been met. These relate to the potentially harmful effects of climate change on human health and the environment. Keep Reading
Although we learn more about this virus every day, much of that data is preliminary, imprecise, or potentially inaccurate. Keep Reading
Independent laboratory tests undertaken against COVID-19 showed that Zoono’s Z-71 Microbe Shield is > 99.99% effective against COVOID-19. Keep Reading
A cruise ship carrying 4,500 passengers and 1,600 staff has been turned away from at least two countries after a crew member showed suspected coronavirus symptoms. Keep Reading
Bravatek Solutions, Inc., has entered into a Strategic Alliance Agreement with Z Systems. The agreement was entered into following Bravatek's agreement with ZoonoUSA, another germ protection specialist. Keep Reading
Leidos has been awarded a follow-on prime contract by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide technical support services for the Center for Preparedness and Response under a Blanket Purchase Agreement. Keep Reading
States are being advised by ICAO to implement multi-sector communication and to collaborate with all their relevant stakeholders, at the national and international levels. Keep Reading
Betty Duggan, director of the New York City Medical Reserve Corps, also discusses how she came into her role as director in a large metropolitan area. Keep Reading
Leidos has been awarded a new task order by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide support services for the National Healthcare Safety Network. Keep Reading
The United States and the Republic of Korea have entered into a bilateral partnership for deeper cooperation on science and technology research and development of solutions to disasters such as fire, storm, flood and earthquake and issues closely related to public safety such as security and infectious disease. Keep Reading
CBP is doing its part to protect consumers by identifying and seizing potential counterfeit e-cigarettes imports before they can reach consumers. Keep Reading
The potential consequences of an attack on the industrial control systems used in the food industry include contaminated food that threatens public health, physical harm to workers, destroyed equipment, environmental damage, and massive financial losses for companies. Keep Reading
Fusion centers can facilitate collaboration with all disciplines within the homeland security enterprise, but silos exist. Keep Reading
NACCHO podcast also talks about the disaster relief package and public health infrastructure bills introduced in the House. Keep Reading