It's been a week of chaos at the CDC. Here are 5 things to know Here's your recap of what happened in the leadership shakeup at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week. Selena Simmons-Duffin
My son loved his first day of kindergarten. It brings up my own bittersweet memories When his son began kindergarten this week, educator James Kassaga Arinaitwe flashed back to his own initiation into school, growing up in Uganda under far humbler circumstances. James Kassaga Arinaitwe
Talking to kids about school shootings. Be truthful and follow their lead Parents are struggling to figure out what to say to their children after another school shooting. We talked to some experts, who offered these guidelines. Allison Aubrey
New CDC head chosen after week of turmoil at the agency It's been a week of turmoil at the CDC, and now there's a new person tapped to be acting director of the agency. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Former CDC official on what agency shakeup could mean for pandemic readiness NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former CDC official Dr. Anne Schuchat about the shakeup at the health agency and what it could mean for the nation's pandemic readiness. Leila Fadel
Former CDC director weighs in on leadership shakeup The White House says CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired because she was not aligned with President Trump's mission to make America healthy again. What does the exodus mean for the agency? Mary Louise Kelly
CDC leaders resign after RFK Jr. moves to fire director Susan Monarez The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be facing a huge leadership vacuum, as Director Susan Monarez is forced out by RFK Jr. and the Trump administration. Mary Louise Kelly
Whatever happened to the women in the 'No Sex for Fish' group? NPR first wrote about the group "No Sex for Fish" in 2019 — Kenyan women out to end the practice of trading sex to a fisherman in exchange for his catch to sell. Since then they're faced tribulations. Viola Kosome
Why billions of folks can't easily get a drink or flush a toilet A report from the World Health Organization says 1 in 4 people lack access to safe water to drink. Even more don't have water for sanitation. We asked someone who grew up that way to share childhood memories. Jonathan Lambert
Speaker Johnson slashed Medicaid. His constituents could lose health services In Mike Johnson's district, not only could thousands of Louisianians lose coverage, health centers are bracing for a financial hit. They're hoping for additional funding to make up for Medicaid cuts. Drew Hawkins