Federal Health Agencies Invest Big in Public Health Initiatives
- In this week's roundup, federal health agencies unveil plans to invest in critical public health initiatives o bolster public health infrastructure, improve disease response mechanisms, and advance medical research. CDC INVESTS MORE THAN $260M IN DISEASE SURVEILLANCE The CDC has awarded approximately $262.5 million over five years to 13...
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