Becker's Healthcare January 3, 2025
The Biden administration is committing $306 million to strengthen the nation’s response to the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak, according to a Jan. 3 HHS news release shared with Becker’s. The commitment aims to monitor and prepare for potential public health risks associated with the virus.
As part of a broader effort to improve the country’s readiness for pandemics, the funding will focus on enhancing hospital preparedness, early stage-research for therapeutics, diagnostics and vaccines, according to the news release. A significant portion of the funding, about $103 million, will be directed toward state and local initiatives, including surveillance efforts and outreach to high-risk groups, such as livestock workers.
While the CDC continues to assess the risk to the general...
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