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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released a notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. This notice is required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, and it lists various petitions filed for compensation due to injuries allegedly caused by vaccines. The petitions are reviewed by the United States Court of Federal Claims, which involves special masters assessing evidence and making initial decisions on compensation eligibility. Individuals can submit relevant information regarding the petitions, and this list includes details such as petitioner's name, location, and case number.

The Department of Health and Human Services has rechartered the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP), as per the Federal Advisory Committee Act. This council advises on nurse workforce issues and policy matters under the Public Health Service Act. The recharter is effective from November 30, 2024, allowing NACNEP to function until November 30, 2026. Additional information and the charter document can be accessed on the NACNEP and FACA websites.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is awarding around $20 million to the World Health Organization (WHO), with the total expected funding to reach approximately $100 million over five years. This funding will help CDC and WHO work together to improve the world's ability to detect, respond to, and prevent infectious diseases. The focus is on building infrastructure and preparing for disease outbreaks, using WHO's global network to support these efforts. The award period is from September 2025 to September 2030.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has issued a notice regarding petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, part of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act. This program offers compensation to individuals who have been injured by specific childhood vaccines. Petitions are filed with the United States Court of Federal Claims, which appoints special masters to review cases. The notice details a list of petitions received in December 2020, and invites interested parties to submit relevant information concerning the petitions.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is asking for public comments on a draft manual called the Health Center Program Scope of Project Manual. This draft manual updates the guidelines that explain the scope of projects eligible for support under the Health Center Program as defined by the Public Health Service Act. The draft manual aims to simplify and clarify existing policies by combining them into one document, helping health centers understand their requirements. Comments on the draft are due by February 7, 2025.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded around $5 million, with a total expected funding of $25 million over five years, to SE-COMISCA. This funding aims to enhance health security efforts in Central America and the Dominican Republic by collaborating with Ministries of Health to serve underserved populations and improve healthcare access. The award will support initiatives like epidemic control and the integration of health systems. The funding period runs from September 30, 2025, to September 29, 2030.

The Department of Health and Human Services has issued an amendment to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act to expand the categories of healthcare professionals who can prescribe, dispense, and administer COVID-19 vaccines. This includes physicians, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, and practical nurses who held an active license within the last five years. The amendment aims to increase the number of available COVID-19 vaccinators nationwide by granting liability immunity and preempting any state laws that might otherwise restrict these professionals from participating in vaccination efforts. This change is effective as of February 2, 2021, and lasts through October 1, 2024.

The Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC) will hold a public meeting on February 11-12, 2021. This meeting, which will be held via webinar, aims to discuss newborn screening programs and improvements to the national screening guidelines. Topics include the review of screening conditions, updates on condition nomination forms, and innovations in long-term follow-up care. Public registration is required by February 10, 2021, and participants can submit written or oral comments in advance.