APHA: Congress is putting critical health programs at risk
Congress’ bid to cut billions from public health funding is raising the ire of the American Public Health Association (APHA), which is accusing the House of robbing “Peter to pay Paul” in its latest spending proposal.
The Prevention and Public Health Fund – which makes up 12 percent of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s budget -- would lose nearly $3 billion under the latest budget proposal by the House. The Fund supports key public health activities like childhood lead poisoning prevention, vaccination, smoking cessation and other programs in all 50 states.