White House launches COVID website critical of WHO, Fauci, Biden
The website was also critical of steps like social distancing, mask mandates and lockdowns. Read more
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Measles cases climb to 800 in 25 states, CDC says
CDC said there have been 10 reported outbreaks of the disease in 2025, which have been the cause of 94% of confirmed cases. Read more
Hawaii’s 2nd measles case confirmed in household member
This second case was considered a presumptive case after the adult began exhibiting symptoms. Read more
FDA suspends food safety quality checks after staff cuts
The proficiency testing program of the FDA’s Food Emergency Response Network is designed to ensure consistency and accuracy across the agency’s network of about 170 labs that test food for pathogens and contaminants to prevent foodborne illness. Read more
Health officials confirm Hawaii’s 7th dengue case this year
The latest case comes just about a week after the fifth and sixth cases of dengue were reported on Oahu. Read more
University of Hawaii faces uncertainty over Senate budget
One of the most pressing issues for UH is the future of funding for the John A. Burns School of Medicine and the UH Cancer Center. Read more
CDC advisers discuss narrowing use of COVID-19 booster shots
COVID is still a leading cause of death among both adults and children. Read more
Kokua Line: How would DOH enforce measles rule at schools?
Question: Regarding the emergency rule suspending the religious exemption for the MMR vaccine for 120 days to prevent a measles outbreak in Hawaii, where can we read the full emergency rule? Will K-12 students with religious exemptions who don’t get the MMR vaccine be kept out of school? Read more
CDC: Autism rates in U.S. children hit record level in 2022
A large recent study added to evidence that diabetes during pregnancy is linked with an increased risk of brain and nervous system problems in children, including autism. Read more
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Wilcox Medical Center nurses vote to ratify new contract
The Hawaii Nurses’ Association, which represents about 160 registered nurses at Wilcox, said 97% voted to ratify the new contract. Read more
Oahu child with measles recovers; 92 people identified for possible exposure
Hawaii Department of Health officials offer advice and information regarding the highly contagious disease. Read more
Bill would fund Hawaii island health center expansion
The $80 million in special purpose revenue bonds sought by House Bill 341 would help HICHC purchase or lease land to develop four additional health care facilities. Read more
Hawaii sees another dengue case, bringing total to 6 this year
The latest case comes just one day after the fifth case of dengue was reported on Oahu. Read more
Thousands of Hawaii students not immunized against measles
After Hawaii confirmed its first measles case in years, the state Education and Health departments are ramping up vaccination efforts, focusing on thousands of students who remain noncompliant with school immunization requirements. Read more
Hawaii reports a 5th case of travel-related dengue this year
Teams were deployed to conduct inspections and implement mosquito control measures in the affected area on Oahu, which DOH did not disclose. Read more
Measles fight stalls as parents confused by Kennedy’s remarks
Since January, 505 people have been infected in Texas and more than 90 total in neighboring New Mexico, Oklahoma and Kansas. Two children have died in Texas, including an 8-year-old girl last week, and an adult death in New Mexico is under investigation. Read more
Vaccines urged as Hawaii confirms measles case in child under 5
The inevitable has happened, with Hawaii’s first confirmed case of travel-related measles in the state this year as the number in the U.S. surges beyond 600. Read more
Hawaii confirms travel-related measles case in child under 5
State health officials said the child is recovering at home on Oahu, and a household member with similar symptoms is being evaluated for a possible measles infection. Read more
What to know about U.S. measles cases on the rise
A decline in vaccination among U.S. children in recent years, fueled by unscientific claims that the shots are unsafe, has triggered larger outbreaks. Read more
Study strengthens link between maternal diabetes and autism
When mothers have diabetes while pregnant, children are 28% more likely to be diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder, according to an analysis of data pooled from 202 earlier studies involving more than 56 million mother-child pairs. Read more
Texas records second measles-related death
The exact cause of the death is under investigation, media reported. Read more
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