In a surprising move, nearly half a dozen senior veterinarians at the FDA were laid off, raising alarms about the government's ability to handle the ongoing bird flu outbreak. This decision has left many in the veterinary community concerned about food safety and public health.
Infections from the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris are rising alarmingly in U.S. hospitals, posing a significant risk to already sick patients. Despite being manageable for healthy individuals, its resistance to treatments makes it a growing concern in healthcare settings.
Saudi Arabia pledges $500 million to help vaccinate 370 million children annually and eradicate polio globally. Ontario sees a rise in carbapenemase-producing organisms, while a study in Ohio shows an increase in macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections.
