The group Defend Public Health has launched the People’s Health Platform, aiming to make public health a central focus in upcoming political campaigns. This initiative highlights essential issues like universal healthcare, reproductive rights, and climate preparedness. Candidates like Richard Pan and Nina Schwalbe emphasize the need for a stronger public health framework in response to politicization and funding cuts during the Trump administration. The platform calls for outreach to candidates across political lines, encouraging voters to identify which officials prioritize public health. Schwalbe advocates for bold reforms, including single-payer healthcare and stable public health funding, emphasizing that healthy communities are integral to a healthy democracy.
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Link to original article source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/06/public-health-in-midterm-election-campaign
