Can you address the abrupt silencing of the of all US pubic health, the cancelling of all NIH activity, the cancellation of ACIP--while international global health is important, this internal gutting of domestic public health is terrifying. Any information on your end?
Until CDC communication, MMWR bulletins unmuzzled - I wonder if you follow any of these public health agencies for a sense of what's going on in the world?
The leading public health agencies known for transparent public communication (besides the current CDC) include:
* the World Health Organization (WHO), which coordinates global health responses and guidance
* the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), overseeing EU-wide health surveillance
* the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), managing Britain's health protection;
* Germany's Robert Koch Institute (RKI), respected for its research and clear communication
* the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
* Japan's National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID).
These organizations maintain public websites, publish research, and provide guidance during health emergencies, though their specific recommendations may vary based on local contexts. Shameful to even be considering this...
This is the issue! Yes, we have our own systems here outside of the WHO. But he has now silenced them too. So now what? Only 4 days in to this mess. I’m not sure how we are surviving 4 years of this chaos.
Yet another quitting that will end up harming us in the long run. And to think we could have just given WHO a few $Trump meme coins, or Melania coins, or sold some sneakers and bibles to keep the US funding going. The billionaires in the second row could have stepped up with pocket change too.
But it’s more about controlling the world health narrative, the fictional stories, and having convenient fall guys for the first administration’s Covid failure.
Cool that you worked there! I’m guessing we will be back in 4 years.
That is a wonderful description of the WHO and our relationship to it. Although a retired epidemiologist who worked in malaria eradication,. I found it very informative. Thank you.
Anyone who was paying attention at all would have seen this coming a mile away. TFG is using P2025, now America First, as the plan and they are not going to deviate from it. Welcome to Christofacist hell on Earth.
Dr. Oz is now in Charged of Medicare and Medicaid and an analysis of his show proved that less than 50% of what he says is accurate or good health information. RFJ Jr is likely to confirmed and hes part of the Disinformation Dozen. He's one of 12 people responsible for over 60% of health and vaccine disinformation on the internet and social media. They are dangers to public health and safety and they wouldn't listen to the WHO or CDC anyway. We tried to warn you.
Speaking of torch. Can’t help but wonder if he is sending Trumpers to set fires in CA to have the governor “kiss the ring?” He has mentioned multiple times that he will with hold wildfire funding. We continue (LA then Ventura, the Lithium plant in Monterey county, now Castaic and San Diego regions) to have fires in multiple regions with continued evacuations and this is not the typical season. I cannot imagine the Implications. Some arsonists have been caught. This is one of them. https://www.newsweek.com/california-wildfires-arson-suspect-arrested-gloria-lynn-mandich-2013434
Anyone with expertise to run down this rabbit hole? Additionally would like a review of climate change as a public health threat.
There are always arsonists and always will be arsonists, including when wildfires occur.
As much as I hate, loathe, and despise Trump, and hope he has a heart attack or stroke and croaks, I think it's beyond ridiculous to suggest that he has sent his brain-dead minions to start fires in California. There has been tons of reputable reporting on those fires and how and why they are increasing in severity, with climate change being one, but not the only, factor. No need to go down any rabbit hole.
In addition to that reporting, Katelyn and her stable of writers here at YLE have also repeatedly offered "a review of climate change as a public health threat."
I’m sorry but I disagree. I do not hate or loath Trump. If he knowingly participated in Jan 6 insurrection. He has the history and behavior to do anything.
While our overlords and nonfunctional media often refer to it as such, no one was charged with “insurrection “. How do you overthrow the government when the most lethal weapons found were flagpoles and posters?
I appreciate the causes for concern elucidated above. One thing to keep in mind is that Trump's business background makes him prone to start negotiations with an outrageous demand. This allows him plenty of room to negotiate improvements in the system as he retreats (partially) from his starting position. I'm hoping this is such a case.
Thank you for a beautiful, nuanced analysis. You have helped me understand better the organization, and the vital role the US should play in the health of the world. This move by the new administration jibes with the dismantling of public and private health measures domestically. Someone said it was a hard rain gonna fall. I remember the furor over what the adversaries called "death panels" in President Obama's proposals. This stuff will make for a whole lot of death without the need for panels. And economically, it looks like a disaster.
You're very well trained, bright, and an eloquent "spokesperson" for essential health issues. Perhaps you should send your recommendations when we have new leadership at HHS so that they can suggest the reforms necessary. I agree with you. American's can benefit from better health around the globe. Afterall, a disease epidemic is merely one airplane passenger away. Years ago, Dallas had a visitor who flew here legally from Africa with EBOLA. Fortunately, our county health care unit isolated the patient and treated him with great care, saving us from a possible outbreak.
If RFK Jr & Oz succeed in dismantling vaccines, Medicare, Medicaid, etc, along with all the misinformation, any protections we do have in this country with its money driven system that bankrupts people will be even worse than it already is.
Thank you Dr. Jetelina - this is exactly why I am a subscriber. Clear info on the public health matter at hand. Boy are you gonna be busy going forward. Just know that post like this reach folks like me who can share this info with others. Your work matters and you are appreciated!
Can you address the abrupt silencing of the of all US pubic health, the cancelling of all NIH activity, the cancellation of ACIP--while international global health is important, this internal gutting of domestic public health is terrifying. Any information on your end?
It’s been an incredibly chaotic week. I will send something out tomorrow
THANK YOU!
Until CDC communication, MMWR bulletins unmuzzled - I wonder if you follow any of these public health agencies for a sense of what's going on in the world?
The leading public health agencies known for transparent public communication (besides the current CDC) include:
* the World Health Organization (WHO), which coordinates global health responses and guidance
* the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), overseeing EU-wide health surveillance
* the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), managing Britain's health protection;
* Germany's Robert Koch Institute (RKI), respected for its research and clear communication
* the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
* Japan's National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID).
These organizations maintain public websites, publish research, and provide guidance during health emergencies, though their specific recommendations may vary based on local contexts. Shameful to even be considering this...
This is the issue! Yes, we have our own systems here outside of the WHO. But he has now silenced them too. So now what? Only 4 days in to this mess. I’m not sure how we are surviving 4 years of this chaos.
Yet another quitting that will end up harming us in the long run. And to think we could have just given WHO a few $Trump meme coins, or Melania coins, or sold some sneakers and bibles to keep the US funding going. The billionaires in the second row could have stepped up with pocket change too.
But it’s more about controlling the world health narrative, the fictional stories, and having convenient fall guys for the first administration’s Covid failure.
Cool that you worked there! I’m guessing we will be back in 4 years.
That is a wonderful description of the WHO and our relationship to it. Although a retired epidemiologist who worked in malaria eradication,. I found it very informative. Thank you.
Anyone who was paying attention at all would have seen this coming a mile away. TFG is using P2025, now America First, as the plan and they are not going to deviate from it. Welcome to Christofacist hell on Earth.
Dr. Oz is now in Charged of Medicare and Medicaid and an analysis of his show proved that less than 50% of what he says is accurate or good health information. RFJ Jr is likely to confirmed and hes part of the Disinformation Dozen. He's one of 12 people responsible for over 60% of health and vaccine disinformation on the internet and social media. They are dangers to public health and safety and they wouldn't listen to the WHO or CDC anyway. We tried to warn you.
Thank you!! But I think our own robust mechanisms are also going to collapse under a Trump administration. He is putting a torch to everything.
Speaking of torch. Can’t help but wonder if he is sending Trumpers to set fires in CA to have the governor “kiss the ring?” He has mentioned multiple times that he will with hold wildfire funding. We continue (LA then Ventura, the Lithium plant in Monterey county, now Castaic and San Diego regions) to have fires in multiple regions with continued evacuations and this is not the typical season. I cannot imagine the Implications. Some arsonists have been caught. This is one of them. https://www.newsweek.com/california-wildfires-arson-suspect-arrested-gloria-lynn-mandich-2013434
Anyone with expertise to run down this rabbit hole? Additionally would like a review of climate change as a public health threat.
There are always arsonists and always will be arsonists, including when wildfires occur.
As much as I hate, loathe, and despise Trump, and hope he has a heart attack or stroke and croaks, I think it's beyond ridiculous to suggest that he has sent his brain-dead minions to start fires in California. There has been tons of reputable reporting on those fires and how and why they are increasing in severity, with climate change being one, but not the only, factor. No need to go down any rabbit hole.
In addition to that reporting, Katelyn and her stable of writers here at YLE have also repeatedly offered "a review of climate change as a public health threat."
I’m sorry but I disagree. I do not hate or loath Trump. If he knowingly participated in Jan 6 insurrection. He has the history and behavior to do anything.
While our overlords and nonfunctional media often refer to it as such, no one was charged with “insurrection “. How do you overthrow the government when the most lethal weapons found were flagpoles and posters?
You're lying. Lethal weapons found included knives and guns.
Furthermore, even if there hadn't been knives and guns there, which there were, other items, such as flagpoles, can also be used as makeshift weapons.
I guess you're ok with the fact that five people died, including the loathsome Ashli Babbitt, and 174 police officers injured?
But then, that's what MAGAts do -- distort the facts and fabricate new narratives to suit their twisted agenda.
Here, for the edification of those who do believe in facts:
"Fact Check: US Capitol attack rioters had weapons, including firearms"
https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/us-capitol-attack-rioters-had-weapons-including-firearms-2025-01-16/
Then were they charged with insurrection?
I appreciate the causes for concern elucidated above. One thing to keep in mind is that Trump's business background makes him prone to start negotiations with an outrageous demand. This allows him plenty of room to negotiate improvements in the system as he retreats (partially) from his starting position. I'm hoping this is such a case.
“Public health is a team sport” - that’s it in a nutshell. And the new administration has no real concept of what it is to be a team player.
Seems withdrawal from WHO and gag order on CDC, HHS, NIH, etc have similar purposes.
1. Silence to Disinformation
2. Defund to Dysfunctional
3. Blame when Broken
Withdrawing the US from WHO is an incredibly stupid action and threatens the biosecurity of the US.
K- Can you copy and paste this note and send to Chair and members of Senate Health Committee ? See below.
Some won’t care. A few need education. A couple may actually think about it. https://www.help.senate.gov/about/members
Thank you for a beautiful, nuanced analysis. You have helped me understand better the organization, and the vital role the US should play in the health of the world. This move by the new administration jibes with the dismantling of public and private health measures domestically. Someone said it was a hard rain gonna fall. I remember the furor over what the adversaries called "death panels" in President Obama's proposals. This stuff will make for a whole lot of death without the need for panels. And economically, it looks like a disaster.
Thanks for this. Too bad no one at the White House has a clue.
You're very well trained, bright, and an eloquent "spokesperson" for essential health issues. Perhaps you should send your recommendations when we have new leadership at HHS so that they can suggest the reforms necessary. I agree with you. American's can benefit from better health around the globe. Afterall, a disease epidemic is merely one airplane passenger away. Years ago, Dallas had a visitor who flew here legally from Africa with EBOLA. Fortunately, our county health care unit isolated the patient and treated him with great care, saving us from a possible outbreak.
If RFK Jr & Oz succeed in dismantling vaccines, Medicare, Medicaid, etc, along with all the misinformation, any protections we do have in this country with its money driven system that bankrupts people will be even worse than it already is.
Thank you Dr. Jetelina - this is exactly why I am a subscriber. Clear info on the public health matter at hand. Boy are you gonna be busy going forward. Just know that post like this reach folks like me who can share this info with others. Your work matters and you are appreciated!
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