Public Health News Roundup, March 21, 2025

by Jon Scaccia March 21, 2025

Plenty of science still coming up next week. They can stop the funding, but it’s going to be hard to stop a bunch of angry scientists from putting their research out there. Let us not forget, public health is GLOBAL.

Here’s some of the research coming up next week. Also scroll down for some of the top news stories.

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Georgia could lose nearly all HIV prevention funds with proposed CDC cuts

If the Trump administration proceeds with significant cuts to the CDC’s HIV prevention division, states like Georgia, which rely heavily on federal funding, could face severe setbacks in their fight against HIV, leading to higher costs and health risks. Experts warn that this decision could not only undermine public health efforts but also reverse progress in reducing new HIV infections, raising concerns about the economic and ethical implications of such cuts.

Texas is poised to make measles a nationwide epidemic, public health experts say

The measles outbreak in Texas, primarily due to vaccine hesitancy and exemptions, poses a significant risk of becoming a national epidemic unless the state improves its vaccination rate, contact tracing, and public health communications. Public health experts are urging Texas to take decisive action in controlling the spread, as the outbreak has already spread to neighboring states, with fears growing that it could further strain the U.S. healthcare system if not contained.