Trump slashed health funding-right as a deadly mosquito-borne disease is spreading in the U.S.

The CDC has raised alarms about a significant rise in dengue fever cases among U.S. travelers in 2024, an increase of 84% from the previous year. States like Florida, California, and New York are expected to experience the highest case surges. In contrast, the U.K. Health Security Agency linked this increase to climate change, noting 900 dengue cases in the U.K. in 2024. The article also highlights how political shifts, particularly under the Trump administration, have affected federal health communications regarding climate-related health risks, including a decision by the NIH to halt funding for climate and health research.

The CDC reported an 84% increase in dengue fever cases among travelers from the U.S. in 2024 compared to the previous year, with Florida, California, and New York seeing the most surges.

The U.K. Health Security Agency noted that the increase in dengue cases is driven by climate change, while the CDC avoided explicitly linking the two in its warning.

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