From Passion Health Primary Care – Verified, Regional & Globally Informed Care
Today’s update highlights the U.S. rejection of proposed WHO pandemic rules, alarming projections tied to USAID funding cuts, and the rising death toll from Central Texas floods. These events emphasize the importance of global health collaboration, disaster preparedness, and access to essential care—priorities we uphold every day at Passion Health Primary Care.
🇺🇸 National Updates
✅ U.S. Rejects WHO Pandemic Rule Changes
The U.S. formally declined amendments to the WHO’s International Health Regulations—new standards meant to classify and manage future pandemic emergencies. Concerns include national sovereignty and legal obligations.
✅ Study Warns USAID Cuts Could Cause 14 Million Preventable Deaths
A Lancet modeling study estimates that cutting PEPFAR and USAID by 2025–2030 may lead to 14M preventable deaths—including nearly 3M HIV-related fatalities in children under five.
🏥 Texas Updates
✅ Death Toll from Central Texas Floods Now at Least 137
Fatalities from early July flash floods have reached 137. Lawmakers are investigating delayed warnings and weather service funding lapses.
🌍 Global Health Alerts
✅ Global Disease Surveillance Remains Critical—No New Major Outbreaks Today
Continued focus on routine tracking, given emerging threats like vector-borne illness and maintenance of global health infrastructure.
💡 Clinical Tips for Providers
• Be prepared to discuss U.S. withdrawal from new pandemic regulations and answer patient questions.
• Screen for HIV in high-risk patients and monitor long-term access to global HIV treatment programs.
• Support flood-impacted patients—screen for mental health issues, dehydration, and recovery resources.
