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HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce new infections by 41% in some regions, but USAID funding cuts are limiting global access to the medication and related services, experts warn.
Extended hot weather can pose serious health risks, particularly for older adults, infants, and young children. Experts recommend vulnerable populations take precautions to stay cool and hydrated during heatwaves.
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address rising meningitis B infections, which can cause life-threatening illness if left untreated.
Almost 305,000 doses of emergency contraception were dispensed through a new free pharmacy service in England between October 2025 and March 2026, figures show.
A federal judge denied 26 states’ request to postpone Medicaid work requirements set to take effect Jan. 1, ruling the timeline was established by Congress rather than federal health agencies.
A federal Government Accountability Office report released this week recommends strengthening U.S. surveillance systems for emerging infectious diseases, citing the need for comprehensive national strategy and improved public health messaging.
