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#USA, #H5N1 #birdflu is getting worse, but #Trump has silenced the #CDC

{Excerpts} (...) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a gag order to the CDC, FDA and other departments by its acting secretary, informing them to terminate external communications before February 1, except for serious situations related to health and safety . What do the FDA and CDC usually say? Nothing much, nothing that affects people's livelihood. They just send out a press release to tell everyone that a new drug has been approved, or issue new regulations, such as the previous rule that prohibits the use of red dye No. 3 in food. If it hadn't been released before Trump took office, it would not be released now. There is even less content worth reading about the CDC , which only talks about the latest epidemics and how to deal with them, which are obviously not important. How can it be more important than the virtual currency issued by Trump's family? HHS is the Department of Health and Human Services, and releasing information to the publi...

#WHO comments on #USA #announcement of intent to withdraw

The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the Organization. WHO plays a crucial role in protecting the health and security of the world’s people, including Americans , by addressing the root causes of disease, building stronger health systems, and detecting, preventing and responding to health emergencies, including disease outbreaks, often in dangerous places where others cannot go. The United States was a founding member of WHO in 1948 and has participated in shaping and governing WHO’s work ever since, alongside 193 other Member States, including through its active participation in the World Health Assembly and Executive Board.  For over seven decades, WHO and the USA have saved countless lives and protected Americans and all people from health threats. Together, we ended smallpox, and together we have brought polio to the brink of eradication. American institutions have contributed to and benefited from mem...