Health and Human Services Department

The Department of Health and Human Services announced this week that it would be releasing part of its stockpile of antiviral Tamiflu to help combat the flu.

The Biden administration says it will release doses of prescription flu medicine from the Strategic National Stockpile

The Biden administration declared monkeypox a public health emergency Thursday, opening the door for emergency funding and accelerating vaccine distribution.

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra responded to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and outlined his agency’s response, including increased access to medication abortion in cases of risk to the life of the mother, rape or incest.

An online report drew ire from the political right, but officials say it was never part of the plan.

A federal watchdog says the government’s main health agency is failing to meet its responsibilities for leading the national response to public health emergencies including the COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather disasters and even potential bioterrorist attacks.

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra started the day by touring the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, touting the city and state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.