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California Joins WHO Network to Boost Global Health Awareness

1/29/2026

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California joined the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert & Response Network (GOARN) to improve global threat awareness.
The move follows the United States plan to pursue direct health agreements with individual countries.
Dr. Erica Pan of the California Department of Public Health notes participation enhances awareness of global health threats.
Experts warn California's GOARN membership could create disparities in health information access among states.

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California joined the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert & Response Network (GOARN) to improve global threat awareness.
The move follows the United States plan to pursue direct health agreements with individual countries.
Dr. Erica Pan of the California Department of Public Health notes participation enhances awareness of global health threats.
Experts warn California's GOARN membership could create disparities in health information access among states.