The 7-1-7 target has become a key strategy for countries to improve their ability to rapidly detect and respond to outbreaks—and prevent future health emergencies. Encouraging to see the U.S. government include it in their new global health security plan. abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/b…

You might be surprised by how much salt is hiding in your food. Reducing unnaturally high levels of sodium in the food supply would save millions of lives. nytimes.com/interactive/20…

Join us May 8 for a webinar with Gates Foundation on designing digital health tools that keep health care workers at the center.

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Ethiopia established its first-ever domestic budget for infection prevention and control, an essential measure to protect health care workers. Read Amanda McClelland’s piece on this encouraging progress. frontlinehealthworkers.org/blog/how-we-pa…

How can public health regain trust? In a word, gradually. Read my new piece in STAT. statnews.com/2024/04/11/3-s…

Continued spread of H5N1 is important to monitor and shows why countries around the world must be able to detect and respond to potential health threats quickly. apnews.com/article/bird-a…

Technical expertise isn’t the only ingredient for health security. Health leaders must also be equipped to think strategically, allocate resources, and manage teams under pressure—skills that aren’t typically taught in traditional public health programs. preventepidemics.org/stories/leader…

Koch announced discovery of TB bacteria 3/24/1882; 3/24/1993 WHO declared TB a global emergency. Since then, >150 million people with TB have been treated with the best available medications. Saluting workers and patients who have made life-saving progress possible. Thank you.

T Hypertension is the silent killer. Very high pressure can cause headache but more commonly elevated blood pressure leads to a stroke or heart attack - the first symptom. Hypertension kills more people every year than all infectious diseases combined, but can be easily treated.

What's the most common first symptom of hypertension (high blood pressure)?

When public health works, most people don’t notice it. A new documentary premiering next week on PBS shows just how much public health protects us—and why we shouldn’t take it for granted. Watch the trailer: theinvisibleshieldseries.com

It’s possible to be discouraged by the daily news, but the deeper reality is that we have increasing potential to protect and improve health. drtomfrieden.medium.com/6-public-healt…

What's the most common first symptom of hypertension (high blood pressure)?

Measles is extremely infectious and can exploit gaps in vaccination as can few other viruses. We’re seeing increased spread in the U.S. and globally. It’s crucial for kids to get vaccinated, especially before traveling abroad. cnn.com/2024/03/18/hea…

High blood pressure claims more lives than all infectious disease combined. But this common, deadly condition is preventable and treatable. Talk with your health care provider about measuring your blood pressure and getting it under control if it’s high. nytimes.com/2024/02/29/wel…

Heart disease has killed more people than any other cause in the U.S. every year for the past century—and most Americans don’t know it. Many of these deaths can be prevented.
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Four years ago this month, the rapid spread of Covid upended our lives. The pandemic has left a lasting mark—my thoughts are with all those who have suffered loss from this virus. nytimes.com/2024/03/13/us/…

When I was in medical school, there was still an iron lung machine in the hospital ward. Polio is a distant memory for most people but a challenging reality for many.

The world is closer than ever to polio eradication – but the last mile will be hard.

Progress against polio