https://praguepost.net/c/health Health en-CZ https://praguepost.net/a/2026-08-31-barbora-mackova-to-step-down-as-czech-chief-hygienist-e0f63f39a6 https://praguepost.net/a/2026-08-31-barbora-mackova-to-step-down-as-czech-chief-hygienist-e0f63f39a6 Barbora Macková will resign as Czech Republic chief hygienist on September 2, 2026, while continuing to lead the State Health Institute. Matyáš Fošum will temporarily represent the chief hygienist until a selection process is completed. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:27:05 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-28-us-completes-withdrawal-from-the-world-health-organization-hhs-says https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-28-us-completes-withdrawal-from-the-world-health-organization-hhs-says The US Department of Health and Human Services and the State Department said the United States has completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization after a yearlong process. The move ends US membership and funding, and the administration says it will pursue global health work through other partnerships while WHO warns the decision makes the world less safe. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:17:05 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-28-cms-names-15-high-cost-drugs-including-botox-and-trulicity-for-2026-me https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-28-cms-names-15-high-cost-drugs-including-botox-and-trulicity-for-2026-me The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a new set of 15 high-cost drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations, including Botox and the diabetes drug Trulicity. Negotiations will take place in 2026, and negotiated prices will take effect January 1, 2028. CMS said the selections include, for the first time, drugs payable under Medicare Part B as well as Part D, and also identified Tradjenta for renegotiation. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:11:52 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-28-south-carolina-measles-outbreak-reaches-789-cases-raising-alarms-about https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-28-south-carolina-measles-outbreak-reaches-789-cases-raising-alarms-about Health officials say South Carolina’s measles outbreak has surged to 789 cases since September, becoming the nation’s largest in decades and fueling warnings that the US could lose its measles elimination status. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:06:24 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-27-cms-proposes-2027-medicare-advantage-part-d-updates-insurers-warn-of-b https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-27-cms-proposes-2027-medicare-advantage-part-d-updates-insurers-warn-of-b CMS released its 2027 Advance Notice proposing a net 0.09% Medicare Advantage payment increase, setting off warnings from insurers and analysts that beneficiaries could face benefit changes if the proposal is finalized. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:04:30 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-27-study-warns-gaps-in-cdc-data-updates-could-weaken-u-s-outbreak-detecti https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-27-study-warns-gaps-in-cdc-data-updates-could-weaken-u-s-outbreak-detecti Researchers found that 46% of CDC surveillance databases that had been updated at least monthly stopped or delayed updates in 2025—many involving vaccination and respiratory illness—raising concerns that health officials could miss early outbreak signals. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:54:14 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-27-insurer-stocks-slide-after-cms-proposes-nearly-flat-2027-medicare-adva https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-27-insurer-stocks-slide-after-cms-proposes-nearly-flat-2027-medicare-adva Health insurance shares dropped after the federal government proposed a small net payment increase for Medicare Advantage in 2027, far below what analysts had expected. The move highlights mounting pressure to rein in costs and improve payment accuracy, with insurers warning it could translate into tighter benefits or higher premiums for seniors. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:48:39 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-27-tens-of-thousands-of-kaiser-permanente-workers-strike-over-staffing-an https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-27-tens-of-thousands-of-kaiser-permanente-workers-strike-over-staffing-an Roughly 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers in California and Hawaii walked off the job in an open-ended strike, with unions citing staffing, workload, and compensation disputes. Kaiser said facilities would remain open and described its wage offer as historically strong, setting up a high-stakes standoff affecting hospitals and clinics across the region. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:43:25 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-27-us-flu-activity-dips-for-a-second-week-but-experts-warn-the-season-may https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-27-us-flu-activity-dips-for-a-second-week-but-experts-warn-the-season-may US flu indicators fell for a second straight week, including hospitalizations and clinic visits, but health experts cautioned that influenza often resurges after the holidays. A dominant H3N2 strain has been associated with more severe outcomes, and early data suggest much of the circulating virus may not be well matched to the season’s vaccine. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:37:37 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-27-flu-season-updates-and-shifting-research-and-policy-debates-lead-healt https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-27-flu-season-updates-and-shifting-research-and-policy-debates-lead-healt New health coverage highlights ongoing flu-season pressures alongside other fast-moving medical and public-policy stories, including research updates and shifting oversight conversations. The week’s briefings reflect a winter in which respiratory illness trends and health governance decisions are moving in tandem. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:32:15 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-u-s-flu-season-surges-with-unusually-high-doctor-visits-and-rising-hos https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-u-s-flu-season-surges-with-unusually-high-doctor-visits-and-rising-hos The 2025–2026 U.S. flu season has seen a sharp rise in influenza-like illness activity, including high outpatient visit levels and significant hospitalizations. Public-health guidance continues to stress vaccination, early treatment for high-risk patients, and layered prevention during peak transmission. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:31:34 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-nih-highlights-chronic-kidney-disease-and-norovirus-prevention-in-janu https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-nih-highlights-chronic-kidney-disease-and-norovirus-prevention-in-janu A January 2026 NIH ‘News in Health’ issue spotlights chronic kidney disease—often undetected until late stages—and offers practical guidance on norovirus, the fast-spreading stomach bug behind many outbreaks. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:27:07 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-aap-reaffirms-full-childhood-immunization-schedule-as-cdc-guidance-nar https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-aap-reaffirms-full-childhood-immunization-schedule-as-cdc-guidance-nar The American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirmed that children should receive vaccines against 18 diseases, diverging from a newly narrowed CDC schedule that recommends fewer universal immunizations. Pediatric leaders said the broader schedule reflects the strongest scientific evidence and warned that reduced recommendations could leave children vulnerable to preventable illness. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:18:42 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-pediatricians-reaffirm-broader-vaccine-schedule-diverging-from-cdc-bac https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-pediatricians-reaffirm-broader-vaccine-schedule-diverging-from-cdc-bac The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a childhood immunization schedule recommending vaccines against 18 diseases, rejecting a narrower federal list. The move deepens a public split with the CDC’s revised schedule and highlights growing tension between medical groups and Washington over vaccine policy. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:07:43 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-pediatricians-reaffirm-broader-2026-vaccine-schedule-diverging-from-sc https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-pediatricians-reaffirm-broader-2026-vaccine-schedule-diverging-from-sc The American Academy of Pediatrics released its 2026 immunization schedule, continuing to recommend routine vaccination against 18 diseases for children and adolescents. The guidance diverges from a revised CDC schedule that recommends fewer universally recommended vaccines, a split that is fueling debate among clinicians, parents, and policymakers. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:57:08 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-u-s-completes-withdrawal-from-the-who-raising-alarms-about-global-heal https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-u-s-completes-withdrawal-from-the-who-raising-alarms-about-global-heal The United States formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, a move criticized by global health experts who warn it could weaken disease surveillance and international coordination. Federal officials say the U.S. will pursue global health leadership through alternative partnerships and existing overseas footprints of agencies such as the CDC, NIH, and FDA. Critics counter that leaving the WHO removes a key forum for setting standards and responding quickly to cross-border outbreaks. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:47:18 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-end-of-first-ever-marburg-outbreak-after-42-days-wit https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-end-of-first-ever-marburg-outbreak-after-42-days-wit Ethiopia has declared the end of its first Marburg virus disease outbreak after completing the WHO-recommended follow-up period with no new confirmed cases. Health officials and WHO partners credited surveillance, contact tracing, and infection-control measures for stopping transmission. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:43:06 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-fda-tracks-salmonella-outbreak-tied-to-live-it-up-super-greens-supplem https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-fda-tracks-salmonella-outbreak-tied-to-live-it-up-super-greens-supplem Federal investigators linked a multi-state Salmonella outbreak to a powdered dietary supplement product, prompting a voluntary recall and consumer warnings not to use certain lots of ‘Live it Up’ Super Greens. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:34:47 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-cdc-updates-childhood-immunization-schedule-framework-after-presidenti https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-cdc-updates-childhood-immunization-schedule-framework-after-presidenti CDC announced a revised framework for the childhood immunization schedule, organizing recommendations into three categories while stating that vaccines currently recommended by CDC remain covered by insurance without cost sharing. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:12 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-cdc-investigates-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-super-greens https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-cdc-investigates-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-super-greens Federal and state officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections tied to a powdered greens supplement. The CDC says epidemiologic evidence points to a specific product and urges consumers to throw it out or return it, as investigators continue work with the FDA to trace contamination sources. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:16:42 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-aap-issues-2026-vaccine-schedule-diverging-from-cdc-s-revised-guidance https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-aap-issues-2026-vaccine-schedule-diverging-from-cdc-s-revised-guidance The American Academy of Pediatrics released its 2026 immunization schedule and reaffirmed broad routine vaccination for children, diverging from the CDC’s updated framework. Pediatric leaders warned that narrowing universal recommendations risks confusion and lower uptake, urging parents to consult clinicians and use reliable sources. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:09:59 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-medical-warnings-intensify-over-hunger-strike-as-doctor-says-detainee- https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-26-medical-warnings-intensify-over-hunger-strike-as-doctor-says-detainee- A doctor warned that Palestine Action-linked detainee Umer Khalid, who resumed a hunger strike and began refusing water, could face life-threatening complications within days, raising renewed scrutiny of detention conditions and protest actions. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:05:53 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-brief-federal-pause-and-reversal-of-public-health-grants-leaves-state- https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-brief-federal-pause-and-reversal-of-public-health-grants-leaves-state- State and local health departments faced confusion after a sudden pause in a major public-health grant program, followed by a quick reversal. The episode highlighted how funding uncertainty can disrupt preparedness and routine operations, especially during emergencies. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:04:10 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-south-carolina-measles-outbreak-surges-spreading-to-north-carolina-and https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-south-carolina-measles-outbreak-surges-spreading-to-north-carolina-and South Carolina’s measles outbreak jumped sharply after the holidays, with health officials warning that low vaccination rates and public exposures are driving rapid spread. Cases linked to travel have now appeared in other states, raising concerns about the U.S. losing its measles elimination status. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:59:17 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-ap-under-armour-investigates-breach-reportedly-affecting-tens-of-milli https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-ap-under-armour-investigates-breach-reportedly-affecting-tens-of-milli Under Armour is looking into a breach that reportedly exposed customer email addresses and other personal details, underscoring how frequently large consumer datasets remain vulnerable even when financial systems aren’t hit. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:49:07 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-public-health-groups-sue-over-scaled-back-childhood-vaccine-guidance-w https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-public-health-groups-sue-over-scaled-back-childhood-vaccine-guidance-w Major medical and public health organizations filed suit challenging a CDC move to narrow routine vaccine recommendations for children, arguing the shift risks disease resurgence and undermines confidence in vaccination. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:38:34 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-warns-of-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-tied-to-live-it-up-super-g https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-warns-of-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-tied-to-live-it-up-super-g Federal health officials say dozens of people across many states have been sickened in an outbreak linked to a greens supplement powder, prompting a recall and renewed guidance on symptoms and prevention. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:31:21 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-updates-measles-count-416-confirmed-us-cases-in-2026-as-vaccinatio https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-updates-measles-count-416-confirmed-us-cases-in-2026-as-vaccinatio The CDC reported 416 confirmed measles cases in 2026 as of January 22, with most cases tied to outbreaks that began in 2025 and renewed focus on MMR vaccination coverage. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:20:23 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-investigates-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-super-greens https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-investigates-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-super-greens Federal health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder. The CDC says reported illnesses represent only part of the outbreak, noting delays in confirming cases and urging consumers to discard recalled products. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:10:04 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-abrupt-freeze-then-reversal-of-5-billion-public-health-grant-sows-conf https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-abrupt-freeze-then-reversal-of-5-billion-public-health-grant-sows-conf State and local health agencies were thrown into uncertainty after the federal government paused a major CDC-administered public health infrastructure grant, then reversed the decision. Officials said the episode disrupted planning and could weaken preparedness as jurisdictions deal with seasonal respiratory illnesses and extreme winter weather. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:00:08 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-says-childhood-immunization-access-remains-covered-as-it-updates-s https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-says-childhood-immunization-access-remains-covered-as-it-updates-s The CDC announced it is updating how the U.S. childhood immunization schedule is organized following a White House directive to review international practices. The agency said vaccines remain covered without cost sharing, and it outlined three categories for recommendations, including routine shots for all children and others based on risk or shared decision-making. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:50:45 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-u-s-completes-withdrawal-from-who-raising-alarms-over-disease-surveill https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-u-s-completes-withdrawal-from-who-raising-alarms-over-disease-surveill The United States has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, ending decades of formal membership. Public health experts warn the move could weaken access to international outbreak intelligence and complicate coordination on vaccines and global disease surveillance. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:40:31 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-measles-resurges-across-the-u-s-raising-alarms-about-vaccination-rates https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-measles-resurges-across-the-u-s-raising-alarms-about-vaccination-rates A growing measles resurgence has spread to much of the United States, with public-health experts warning that declining vaccination rates could jeopardize the country’s measles-elimination status and set the stage for other preventable outbreaks. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:33:47 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-reports-416-measles-cases-so-far-in-2026-as-south-carolina-outbrea https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-reports-416-measles-cases-so-far-in-2026-as-south-carolina-outbrea The CDC’s latest tally shows hundreds of measles cases reported in the U.S. so far in 2026, with most tied to outbreaks that began in 2025. State health officials in the Carolinas continue urging MMR vaccination as communities manage exposure sites and attempt to slow transmission. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:25:26 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-who-issues-fresh-mpox-situation-report-as-global-surveillance-tracks-s https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-who-issues-fresh-mpox-situation-report-as-global-surveillance-tracks-s The World Health Organization published its latest mpox external situation report, summarizing case trends and operational updates as countries maintain surveillance and adjust response planning into 2026. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:14:02 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-u-s-measles-cases-jump-in-january-as-cdc-tallies-416-confirmed-infecti https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-u-s-measles-cases-jump-in-january-as-cdc-tallies-416-confirmed-infecti The CDC reported 416 confirmed measles cases in the U.S. as of January 22, 2026, with most linked to outbreaks that began in 2025—an alarming pace that keeps health officials focused on vaccination and rapid response. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:07:47 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-brief-federal-freeze-then-reversal-leaves-states-confused-about-major- https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-brief-federal-freeze-then-reversal-leaves-states-confused-about-major- State and local health departments were thrown into uncertainty after the Trump administration temporarily paused a major CDC-administered public health infrastructure grant program before reversing course, leaving agencies unclear about next steps. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:03:52 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-fda-posts-nationwide-cheese-recall-tied-to-listeria-risk-consumers-war https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-fda-posts-nationwide-cheese-recall-tied-to-listeria-risk-consumers-war The FDA published details of a recall involving grated Pecorino Romano cheese sold under several brand names after testing found potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Officials say consumers should not eat affected products and should return or discard items with specific date codes and expiration ranges. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:58:40 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-reports-416-measles-cases-in-the-u-s-so-far-in-2026-most-tied-to-o https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-reports-416-measles-cases-in-the-u-s-so-far-in-2026-most-tied-to-o The CDC’s latest measles update shows 416 confirmed U.S. cases in 2026 as of January 22, with the vast majority linked to outbreaks that began in 2025 and with declining kindergarten MMR coverage leaving more communities vulnerable to sustained transmission. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:53:58 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-measles-resurges-across-u-s-as-outbreaks-grow-and-vaccination-gaps-wid https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-measles-resurges-across-u-s-as-outbreaks-grow-and-vaccination-gaps-wid Health officials and clinicians warn that measles is spreading again in the United States, with outbreaks linked to communities with low vaccination rates. The resurgence has intensified debate over vaccine hesitancy, school exemptions, and the ability of local health systems to contain highly contagious disease. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:50:17 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-fda-and-cdc-investigate-multistate-infant-botulism-cases-tied-to-powde https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-fda-and-cdc-investigate-multistate-infant-botulism-cases-tied-to-powde Federal and state officials are investigating a multistate cluster of infant botulism illnesses after affected infants reportedly consumed ByHeart powdered formula. The company agreed to recall two lots as testing continues and more results are expected in coming weeks. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:39:42 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-says-it-is-updating-the-u-s-childhood-immunization-schedule-follow https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-says-it-is-updating-the-u-s-childhood-immunization-schedule-follow The CDC announced it is moving forward with changes to the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule after a presidential memorandum ordered a review of peer-nation practices. The agency says vaccines will remain covered by insurance without cost-sharing while the schedule is reorganized into categories tied to universal recommendations, high-risk groups, and shared clinical decision-making. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:31:03 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-food-safety-roundup-cheese-and-greens-products-recalled-amid-listeria- https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-food-safety-roundup-cheese-and-greens-products-recalled-amid-listeria- A new regulatory roundup highlighted multiple food recalls, including cheeses linked to potential Listeria contamination and greens products tied to Salmonella concerns, underscoring ongoing foodborne-illness vigilance. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:01:39 GMT https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-us-faces-possible-loss-of-measles-elimination-status-as-international- https://praguepost.net/a/health-2026-01-25-us-faces-possible-loss-of-measles-elimination-status-as-international- International health officials plan to evaluate in April 2026 whether measles has spread continuously in the US for at least 12 months. Experts say declining vaccination coverage has left communities vulnerable to sustained outbreaks. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:38:11 GMT