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New York State joins WHO global health network, countering federal vaccine policy changes and boosting pandemic readiness.
New York State has joined the World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, reversing the federal government’s withdrawal from the WHO.
The move, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, aims to strengthen pandemic preparedness by giving the state earlier access to global outbreak data and enhancing coordination with international health partners.
It comes amid federal changes to the childhood vaccine schedule that reduced universally recommended vaccines from 17 to 11, sparking criticism from public health experts.
New York is asserting state autonomy in public health, supporting science-based guidelines and ensuring continued access to vaccines despite federal shifts.
El estado de Nueva York se une a la red de salud global de la OMS, contrarrestando los cambios en la política federal de vacunas y aumentando la preparación para pandemias.