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NIH Institute Told to Remove 'Biodefense' and 'Pandemic Preparedness' Language

Mar 30, 2026

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has been instructed to remove "biodefense" and "pandemic preparedness" language from its website, signaling a major shift away from these research priorities. NIH leadership says the institute will now focus on current infectious diseases and basic immunology rather than predicting future threats. Public health experts warn this could leave the U.S. less prepared for future health emergencies.

Zimbabwe Launches Lenacapavir HIV Prevention Injection

Feb 27, 2026

Zimbabwe began rolling out lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug, on February 19 in Epworth. The program will initially target more than 46,000 people at high risk across 24 sites nationwide.