Zika funding delay hurt effort to fight virus: US health officials
Top U.S. health officials said on Monday the long delay in getting Congress to approve funding to fight the Zika virus came at a heavy cost in dealing with what they called a serious public health threat.
Oct 04, 2016, 01:45 AM IST
Zika spreading quickly in Puerto Rico: US
The number of Zika infections appears to be increasing quickly in Puerto Rico, US health officials have said, sparking fears that thousands of pregnant women - and their unborn children - could be at risk.
Jun 18, 2016, 06:24 AM IST
US health officials tell lawmakers Zika funding is urgent
US health officials laid out details of their battle plan against the Zika virus for lawmakers on Tuesday, saying that more than $1.8 billion in new emergency funds is needed to protect pregnant American women by the summer mosquito season.
Feb 10, 2016, 06:18 AM IST
