Public health officials in Pasadena, California, sprang into action when a resident contracted dengue fever without traveling. They quickly responded by testing residents, eradicating carrier mosquitoes, and containing the outbreak. This was made possible by increased funding in the state budget for public health and preparedness, spearheaded by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. However, Newsom is now proposing to slash this funding, putting public health efforts at risk. Public health officials are urging against these cuts, emphasizing the critical role that funding plays in preventing and responding to outbreaks of diseases like measles, tuberculosis, hepatitis A, and bird flu.
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Newsom Boosted California’s Public Health Budget During Covid. Now He Wants To Cut It.
