APHA News Releases

Ending U.S. contributions to WHO will cripple the world's response to COVID-19

"This is a missed opportunity to ensure care and save lives," said APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD.

Congress approves additional funding, protections

"Health insurance can mean the difference between life and death," said APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD.

House passes Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Agency would be required to ignore or undervalue important studies

Congress approves $8.3 billion to combat ongoing coronavirus outbreak

Effective outbreak response depends on science, trusted messengers

Proposed budget slashes public health funding, weakens U.S. ability to tackle public health challenges

Students to lead campus events during National Public Health Week

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges C. Benjamin, MD

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges C. Benjamin, MD

Proposal would strengthen key public health agencies with increases to HHS, CDC, HRSA and other programs

Topics include maternal mental health, asbestos exposure, environmental justice, and more

We honor these public health heroes

Handbook brings health and physical activity to the forefront

APHA's Georges Benjamin's statement on Cummings' death

APHA 2019 will host nearly 13,000 public health experts, researchers and policy leaders

We honor these public health heroes

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD

Policies that Work to Reduce Gun Violence

Policies that Work to Reduce Gun Violence

Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD