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Jan. 6, 2025 Feedstuffs magazine reports: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Jan. 3 that it would award $306 million dollars to continue its H5N1 Avian Flu response. While CDC's assessment of the risk of avian influenza to the general public remains low, USDA and HHS continue to closely collaborate with Federal, State, local, industry and other stakeholders to protect human health, animal health, and food safety. "While the risk to humans remains low, we are always preparing for any possible scenario that could arise. These investments are critical to continuing our disease surveillance, laboratory testing, and monitoring efforts alongside our partners at USDA," said Secretary Xavier Becerra. "Preparedness is the key to keeping Americans healthy and our country safe. We will continue to ensure our response is strong, well equipped, and ready for whatever is needed." ASPR will award approximately $183 million in additional funding for regional, state and local preparedness programs: *$90 million to the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) *$10 million to the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) *$26 million to the Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Centers (RESPTCs) *$43 million to the Special Pathogen Treatment Centers (SPTCs) Avian Influenza Preparedness and Response Activities *$14 million to replenish equipment and supply caches for the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) To read the entire report click here. Tweet |
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