This is the LifeStraw. You may know the LifeStraw as the straw-like filter for drinking water when you're camping. Or maybe you have one in your fridge to filter your tap water.But did you know that the LifeStraw is also a dragon slayer once wielded by a US president. Let me explain. The concept for the Lifestraw originated with the Tor people in Moritania.It was developed further by the company Vestigard, a Swiss-based global health company, and later evolved into the Lifestraw guineaorm filter in partners ...

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. . reshapes the federal government's approach to vaccines, diseases, and medicine.Some Democratic governors are taking public health into their own hands. The leaders of 15 US states and territories announcing yesterday a new Governor's Public Health Alliance that will share data, coordinate policy, and prepare for future pandemics. Hopefully, we don't get any.Joining us first this morning in a first on CBC interview is one of the alliance's founding members, Colorado Governor ...

As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, President Trump promises he'll slash more funding and carry out more firings. He says he'll target Democrats with those cuts. But in his rush to inflict maximum pain on the opposing party, there's already been plenty of backtracking, mirroring some of what we saw and the chaos of Doge cuts earlier this year.The latest confusion coming at the CDC where over a thousand employees were sent layoff notices on Friday. But the Washington Post reporting that ...

When you look at HHS and what is happening with RFK and vaccine access and the list goes on, how can uh organizations like CGI fill the gap um when it comes to our nation's health. Oh, it's a great question, Ma. You know, we're doing a series of uh working groups uh and in those working groups are experts not just for the United States but all over.And one of the biggest concerns is what we are doing in our own country to put our own people's health at risk. Dismantling public health, listening to literally ...

for joining the conversation. We have former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with us. It's really great to have you. >> It's wonderful to be back with all of you. >> Thank you so much. So, um the big news yesterday, there's a there's always news going around in I would say for me personally, the big news was this shift >> on Russia. Mhm. >> And I'm curious just looking at the arc of this story over the past month or two from Anchorage to that European leaders meeting at the White House to John Lamir has ...

You'd think that by the end of an 8-h hour meeting, you might have some idea of what you and your colleagues are actually voting on. Apparently, the CDC's new vaccine advisory committee, handpicked by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.., never got that memo. I'm still not quite clear. So, if we um the first vote has passed already and if we vote no on this item, then what happens.Body and I share the same confusion here. Okay, I'm going to abstain because I'm not quite sure what I'm voting for here. We are rookies and u ...

Public Health Policy & Leadership - Former CDC Director testified about being pressured to pre-approve vaccine advisory panel decisions without scientific data, leading to her dismissal [2][3][9][10] - HHS Secretary's selection of vaccine advisory committee members raised concerns due to their vaccine skepticism [4][16] - Allegations of politicization within the CDC, including muzzling scientists and bypassing established decision-making processes, were highlighted [14] Vaccine Advisory Panel & Recommendations - Concerns exist that the remade vaccine advisory panel, with new members including anti-vaccine activists, may recommend fewer vaccines for children and adults [16][17] - The panel's advice, if upheld by HHS and CDC, could impact insurance coverage and public health practices [17] Political & Public Health Implications - The hearing underscored the debate over whether decisions at the CDC are based on ideology or scientific evidence [13] - The situation raises concerns about the potential harm to public health, particularly children, due to decisions being made [12] - The rollback of vaccine mandates across the country adds to the concern surrounding the CDC's direction [18]

Public Health Concerns & CDC Operations - Former CDC Director stated she was pressured to preapprove vaccine recommendations from RFK Jr's panel without scientific basis [1] - Concerns raised about RFK Jr communicating with the president about the childhood vaccine schedule while not consulting with CDC scientists [11] - The former CDC chief medical officer never briefed Secretary Kennedy and was unsure where he obtained his information [7][8] - The vaccine advisory panel's process is not following usual procedures, raising concerns about data validity and transparency [12] Political & Public Safety Implications - Republican senators questioned the need for certain vaccines, despite previously confirming the former CDC director [1] - A shooting at the CDC earlier in the summer traumatized staff and highlighted the threat to public health officials providing non-partisan information [13][14] - CDC scientists are fearful of speaking publicly about data due to concerns about their personal safety [14] Future Preparedness - Concerns exist about the future of the CDC and public health preparedness for pandemics and chronic diseases [5] - There is a fear that the country is not prepared for the next outbreak [4]

And as we mentioned, it has been a very busy day on Capitol Hill. I want to pick back up with Republican Congressman from North Carolina, Greg Murphy. Um, Congressman, thanks for being with us. Thanks for rolling with the breaking news here a little bit.Um, I want to start with that Senate hearing today uh with former CDC director Susan Manarez where she said she was asked to approve every recommendation from this vaccine panel which now includes these um Kennedy appointed vaccine skeptics regardless of the ...

some testimony today about what what is happening in America right now. Um this is um this is AI on measles vaccinations. If trust in vaccines is diminished, if moms do not take their kids in to get vaccines, older people don't get vaccines, what will that mean in terms of our ability to save lives if, god forbid, another pandemic takes place.>> So, we're already beginning to see that as we're seeing childhood vaccination rates decrease. For example, measles is down to about 92.8%. that leaves over 200,000 ...