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U.S. Invests $306 Million to Combat Bird Flu Threat

1/3/2025

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is investing $306 million to bolster bird flu surveillance and response, following 66 confirmed human cases in 2024. Although the CDC assures that the public risk is low, this funding is crucial for proactive measures against potential outbreaks and enhancing monitoring of H5N1 infections.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is investing $306 million to bolster bird flu surveillance and response, following 66 confirmed human cases in 2024. Although the CDC assures that the public risk is low, this funding is crucial for proactive measures against potential outbreaks and enhancing monitoring of H5N1 infections.