Erica Schwartz

Global measles resurgence and US reporting disputes

131 clusters · 1020 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Measles risks rise due to declining vaccination coverage in Mexico and Chile

The 2026 global measles resurgence continues to escalate. In Bangladesh, the crisis has intensified significantly. Data from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) indicates that since mid-March, the death tol

RFK Jr. HHS leadership, vaccine policy & legal challenges

75 clusters · 324 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces scrutiny over health policies

Since his April 2026 appointment, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reshaped U.S. health governance, installing acting heads at the CDC, NIH, FDA and the Surgeon‑General’s office. He has issued rules on ultra‑proce

Global antimicrobial and fungal resistance challenges

11 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: CDC report identifies 19 drug-resistant pathogens as major health threats

Global health experts continue to warn of the ‘silent pandemic’ of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which is currently responsible for approximately one million deaths annually. To address this, Member States approved a 1

Measles surge in Americas: Regional outbreaks and responses

41 clusters · 212 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Mexico measles outbreak exceeds 20,000 cases

The measles outbreak across the Americas continues to pose significant public health challenges. In Mexico, the situation has escalated, with total infections reaching 20,350 and 50 deaths reported since February 2025. T

UN pandemic preparedness declaration negotiations

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: United Nations adopts political declaration on pandemic preparedness

The United Nations General Assembly process regarding a political declaration on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response has progressed through initial rejection to formal adoption. In late September, the United