prevention
Armed violence making the headlines while CDC prevention programs reduce
On Wednesday, two violent acts – the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the shooting of two secondary students in Colorado – crystallize the threat that armed violence poses to public health. However, the Trump administration has just closed its greatest programs devoted to the prevention of this violence. For decades, centers for Disease […]
The Trump administration should not end the suicide prevention line 988 for LGBTQ + appellants
Last month, the federal government announced that it would eliminate specialized services from the National Hotline for suicide prevention for LGBTQ + appellants – a decision that distances the vital support for some of the most risky young people in America. The end of the July 17 service is an overwhelming moment, but it should […]
Gilead should provide drug prevention medication in low -income countries
After months of anticipation, Gilead offered an agreement to provide its revolutionary drug on HIV prevention to up to 2 million people in low and intermediate income countries. As part of the New Deal, the Global Fund to combat AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria will be responsible for the purchase and provision of drug doses, known […]