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Together the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Sierra Leone account for almost 80% of mpox cases and deaths in Africa. We explain why Sierra Leone stands out for its management of the disease https://t.co/kx5bZWl8oP ...

Public Health Emergency - World Health Organization declared mpox a "public-health emergency of international concern" one year ago [1] - African countries have been hit the hardest by mpox [1] Potential Risks - Cuts to foreign aid could worsen the mpox situation [1]

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Public Health & Safety - Over 300 individuals in Indonesia fell ill after consuming free school lunches [1]

Crime and Justice - A convicted triple murderer, who committed the crimes with an axe and machete in Madrid in June 2016, was freed from prison after being convicted and serving a 30-year sentence [12][8]. - The triple murderer was released as part of a situation involving Donald Trump's El Salvador prison initiative, and is now reportedly free in Orlando [14][13]. - Another individual, previously deported five times and with a history of criminal offenses, including gun crimes, was also released from federal prison by Donald Trump and is set to be fully released in January, with a reported work permit to follow [28][25][26]. - A Department of Justice official, who had previously urged January 6th rioters to "kill cops," was hired by Pam Bondi after being pardoned by Donald Trump [38]. Political Actions and Policies - Donald Trump deployed hundreds of National Guard members to Washington DC, placing the DC police under direct federal control, despite violent crime rates being at a 30-year low [38]. - The Trump administration expanded military zones in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, granting active duty troops the authority to stop, search, and arrest Americans on domestic soil [41]. - The Pentagon confirmed the deployment of 700 active duty US Marines and roughly 4,000 National Guardsmen to Los Angeles, over the objections of the city and state [47]. Public Health - The Trump administration decided to cancel half a billion dollars in contracts related to mRNA technology, a decision criticized by public health officials who warn of potential loss of lives [67][68]. - Experts warn that cutting funding for mRNA vaccines could hinder preparedness for future pandemics, potentially costing millions of lives [73]. - A gunman fired more than 180 shots into the headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, killing one police officer, but the incident garnered no response from President Donald Trump [38].

How many times can you call the bomb squad to your house for a suspicious package before you get charged for a misuse of emergency services. Turns out the answer is three. That is one of the many things I learned when I was sworn in as the 19th director of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.It was a job I never aspired to or even applied. See, we were in the middle of a historic pandemic. Nearly 4,000 people were dying every single day.And as we say in infectious disease circles, a ...

Some US public health leaders blame food companies for the nation's obesity epidemic. Other critics blame a lack of willpower. @fayeflam explains why both theories are wrong. (via @opinion) https://t.co/CIoufCmuy0 ...

Legionnaires’ Disease Threatens NYC Again—Here’s What Causes It And Who’s Most At Risk https://t.co/kdG6jm31yQ https://t.co/lK2fcJzvHE ...

Southern Africa is suffering a malaria surge. It may be a harbinger of things to come https://t.co/ErGLQAXUx1 ...