Democratic governors across the country are joining together to counter the Trump administration's controversial changes to health care policy. 15 Democrat governors from the most populous blue states as well as Guam have formed the new governor's public health alliance. The goal is to share data about disease outbreaks, prepare for emergencies, deploy experts, and coordinate public health policy.Those are all responsibilities traditionally held by the CDC. Joining us now is one of the Democrats in that all ...

Public Health Challenges & Solutions in Rural India - Infant mortality rate was 121 per 1,000 live births, indicating over 10% of children died before age one [1] - Child mortality rate was 153 per 1,000 [2] - Neonatal mortality rate was 100 per 1,000 [2] - Traditional healers and local deities were primary healthcare sources due to the absence of modern medicine [1] - A home-based mother newborn child care program was developed, focusing on health education, home deliveries, newborn care, breastfeeding support, and management of common childhood illnesses [1] Community Health Worker Program & Impact - Local women, including traditional birth attendants and community health workers (like Asha), were trained to provide essential newborn care [1] - Passing percentage of these community health workers in newborn care was 75%, exceeding the passing rate of medical graduates [2] - Infant mortality reduced from 121 to 20 per 1,000 live births [2] - Child mortality decreased from 153 to 23 per 1,000 [2] - Neonatal mortality dropped from 100 to 17 per 1,000 [2] Program Recognition & Scalability - The home-based neonatal care program became India's national policy, training 800,000 Asha workers [2] - The program has expanded globally, impacting 80 countries [2] - The initiative was recognized as one of Time magazine's 18 global heroes of health [2]

RFK Jr. Hearing Live: Health Policy, Vaccines, CDC in Focus https://t.co/J5nvRovKDs ...