The President’s Malaria Initiative and Other U.S. Government Global Malaria Efforts December 20, 2023 Fact Sheet This fact sheet provides a snapshot of global malaria efforts and examines the U.S. government’s role in addressing malaria worldwide, including current programs, funding, and key issues.
The Symbolic Manipulation of Health Issues in Elections March 15, 2024 Perspective KFF president and CEO Drew Altman explains why data and facts, policy plans and lists of accomplishments do not connect with many voters. Understanding the symbolic dimensions of politics and issues is critical for experts. We can reach a share of the public with facts and data but need additional strategies to reach everyone, including storytelling and trusted messengers.
Vaccination Coverage Among Children Age 35 Months November 15, 2023 State Indicator immunization, vaccinated, vaccination, vaccine, children
Key Global Health Positions and Officials in the U.S. Government February 27, 2024 Fact Sheet This fact sheet identifies key U.S. government global health positions and officials.
Countering Health Misinformation, By the Numbers December 12, 2023 Perspective In this column, KFF President and CEO Drew Altman examines the threat posed by health misinformation and opportunities to combat it by relying on the messengers the public trusts most for health information, which includes doctors and local television news sources.
The U.S. Government and Global Tuberculosis Efforts January 4, 2024 Fact Sheet This fact sheet explains the U.S. government’s role in addressing the global tuberculosis epidemic, including the history of U.S. involvement and funding trends.
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor November 2023: With COVID Concerns Lagging, Most People Have Not Gotten Latest Vaccine And Half Say They Are Not Taking Precautions This Holiday Season November 17, 2023 Poll Finding This survey reveals that half of adults nationally don’t expect to get the latest COVID-19 vaccine, with many saying that they aren’t worried about catching or spreading the virus. It also examine people’s reasons for not getting the new vaccine and whether they are taking precautions to minimize their risks.
Most Black and Hispanic Adults Expect to Get the New COVID-19 Vaccine, Though Most White Adults Don’t November 17, 2023 News Release The latest KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor survey reveals that half (51%) of all adults nationally say they “definitely” or “probably” will not get the latest COVID-19 vaccine, with many saying that they aren’t worried about catching the virus. One in five (20%) say that they’ve already gotten the new vaccine…
Vaccination Coverage Among Children Age 24 Months by Race/Ethnicity November 6, 2023 State Indicator Immunization, Vaccination, Vaccine
Year in Review: 10 Health Policy Issues for 2023 December 22, 2023 Fact Sheet This fact sheet offers a look back at 10 issues that KFF tracked closely during 2023 in its polling, policy analysis and journalism, including summaries of major findings and news stories.