When Google’s Debug project made headlines this spring for seeking permission to release genetically engineered mosquitoes, it raised a question that public health researchers also have been studying: Can technology solve a problem as old and stubborn as mosquito-borne disease? m.yale.edu/dk4c

The good news: vaccine rates are currently keeping cases relatively low in many communities. Visit PopHIVE to see measles rates in your community: www.pophive.org/infectious-d... 3/4

The U.S. epicenter shifted from Texas in 2025 to South Carolina and Utah in 2026. 2/4

Last week, the CDC confirmed 2,318 measles cases for the year, officially surpassing 2025's full-year total of 2,289. This is the highest annual case count the U.S. has recorded since 1991. 1/4

"The cardiovascular toll of wildfire smoke reaches well beyond the fire lines and well beyond the day the sky turns orange.” - Yale School of Public Health's Dr. Kai Chen, PhD Read more: https://news.yale.edu/2026/07/22/prolonged-exposure-wildfire-smoke-increases-cardiovascular-health-risks

Are you a working professional seeking a fulfilling 18-week relationship? Applications for the longest-running climate change and health certificate program are now open. Apply by August 17: m.yale.edu/9c8 @cchyale.bsky.social

What the investigation found: 7/

Some counties are more impacted than others. Check cyclo-resources.pophive.org for information on states with county-level data. 4/

The outbreak has impacted many states. As of July 16, Michigan has seen 6,919 cases this month. There were 9 cases in Michigan at this time last year. 3/

Cyclosporiasis cases are up this year. This is the largest U.S. outbreak on record. 2/

Dean @meganranney.bsky.social joined CNN yesterday to discuss the current cyclosporiasis outbreak and what it can tell us about the current capacity of our nation's public health system.

There are air quality alerts in several regions of the U.S., including in New Haven. Smoke pollution can be dangerous to the whole body — impacting the heart, lungs, kidneys, mental health, and more. Please keep a close eye on your local air quality index and take steps to stay safe.

Luke Davis, MD, MAS, associate professor of epidemiology, has spent his career at the intersection of two of the leading infectious causes of death worldwide: tuberculosis (TB) and HIV. He talked to us about what global health looks like on the ground right now: m.yale.edu/dkhk

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There’s an increase in cyclosporiasis (a parasite that can cause watery, sometimes explosive, diarrhea) reported in multiple states. What to know ⬇️ 1/

Firework safety is hot. 🎇

"Move fast and break things" has been Silicon Valley's mantra for over a decade. At the 2026 Yale Innovation Summit Health Track, a different imperative took hold: chase the problem that needs solving — and slow down long enough to listen to communities. Read more: m.yale.edu/djyg

If we want graduates who can lead amid complexity, we must build classrooms where learning is communal, visible, and real, writes Mike Honsberger, PhD, director of YSPH Academic Affairs. Read more in our latest issue of Science & Society magazine: m.yale.edu/dh8r

Hi, friends. Let’s make safe swimmaxxing a thing this summer, ok? OK?

@sciam.bsky.social announced its inaugural Young American Scientists list today, recognizing 28 exceptional early-career researchers. On the list is our own @colincarlson.bsky.social. Read more about Dr. Carlson and this recognition: www.scientificamerican.com/article/coli... #SciAmYoungScientists

Yale researchers worked with residents of New Haven’s Dwight neighborhood to document the impact of urban heat and identify community-informed solutions. Read more in our latest issue of Science & Society magazine: m.yale.edu/dh9z

Two recent undergraduate graduates at Yale, each of whom conducted extensive research in labs at the Yale School of Public Health, were recent recipients of prestigious awards for postgraduate study. Read more in our latest issue of Science & Society magazine: m.yale.edu/djpx

While you’re watching the World Cup games, we’ll be watching health trends. Yale School of Public Health faculty member Katelyn Jetelina (Your Local Epidemiologist) is playing a central role in the Health Security Operations Center, set up by Georgetown University.

Yale School of Public Health researchers have introduced a new tool that may help researchers better understand cancer, organ development, wound healing, and the three-dimensional structure of tissues. More: m.yale.edu/djp3

Yale’s official records memorialized Dr. Chenghui Ge as having earned an MPH in 1924 and DrPH in 1926, noting that “he is the first known public health student from China.” However, that record was incorrect. Read more in our latest issue of Science & Society: m.yale.edu/dh8h

Looking for some inspiring reading this weekend? Check out our latest issue of Science & Society magazine ➡️ m.yale.edu/djjg

DO. IT. DR. BAILEY. And may we recommend our Executive MPH, a hybrid online and on-campus program built for working professionals looking to level up their careers in public health?

The global community is dealing with a hantavirus outbreak and an Ebola emergency simultaneously. We asked Dr. Deb Houry for her insights into the two outbreaks, and our preparedness to respond to them at home. Read the full interview: m.yale.edu/djhx

Commencement speaker Sylvia Mathews Burwell, Dean @meganranney.bsky.social, and student speaker Casey Wells shared messages of hope and courage during Yale School of Public Health’s 2026 Commencement earlier this week. Read more about the joyous day: m.yale.edu/djdn #Yale2026

There is officially a new mace in town. The updated Yale School of Public Health ceremonial mace, will make its debut at Commencement this Monday. Read more: m.yale.edu/dh8f