CDC Resumes Public Health Updates Amid Communication Challenges

The CDC has resumed publishing its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) after a brief hiatus, signaling renewed public health communication efforts. The latest report, while limited to two field notes on wildfires in Maui and L.A., marks a step toward restoring the agency’s critical role in disseminating timely health information.

Additionally, the CDC issued a health alert on Uganda’s Ebola outbreak, caused by the Sudan virus, with potential vaccination efforts on the horizon. These developments highlight the agency’s ongoing work in monitoring and responding to global and domestic health threats, reinforcing the importance of transparent and consistent public health updates. Read more from STAT News here.