GLOBAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH

Below, you can find a timeline of some of the most pertinent news surrounding global and public health, federal funding for health initiatives, and US Health Policy.

Global Health Issues and Trends

Noncommunicable Diseases & Mental Health

Conditions like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, and mental health disorders now account for the majority of deaths worldwide and are rising especially in low- and middle-income countries. Efforts to control these diseases are a major focus of global health policy.

Communicable Diseases & Infectious Threats

Infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), malaria, and vaccine-preventable illnesses continue to pose major public health challenges, particularly in underserved regions. Progress has been made but gains are fragile and can be reversed without sustained investment.

Maternal & Child Health

Progress on reducing maternal and child deaths has slowed, with gaps in access to essential services, skilled health workers, and immunization programs threatening global targets. Urgent action is needed to reverse these trends

Educate yourself

Noncommunicable Disease & Mental Health

https://www.who.int/our-work/communicable-and-noncommunicable-diseases-and-mental-health

Communicable Diseases & Infectious Threats

https://www.who.int/our-work/communicable-and-noncommunicable-diseases-and-mental-health

Maternal & Child Health

https://www.who.int/news/item/15-05-2025-who-warns-of-slowing-global-health-gains-in-new-statistics-report

Take Action : Noncommunicable Diseases & Mental Health

Promote healthy lifestyles

Encourage physical activity, balanced nutrition, and reduced tobacco and alcohol use.

Support mental health awareness

Reduce stigma by sharing mental health resources and normalizing conversations around emotional well-being.

Engage locally

Volunteer or partner with community health organizations that focus on prevention and wellness.

Take action : communicable diseases & infectious threats

Support vaccination efforts

Promote vaccine education and access, especially for children and vulnerable populations.

Strengthen outbreak preparedness

Support public health programs that improve disease surveillance and emergency response.

Practice and promote prevention

Encourage hand hygiene, safe water practices, and proper sanitation.

Take action : Maternal & Child Health

Improve access to care

Support initiatives that expand prenatal, postnatal, and pediatric healthcare services.

Promote education

Advocate for education around maternal nutrition, family planning, and infant care.

Support immunization programs

Encourage routine childhood vaccinations to prevent life-threatening diseases.

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