Aug. 4, 2022 Air Force, Space Force members at high risk for monkeypox urged to stay informed The current outbreak of monkeypox continues to spread, with more than 6,600 active cases in the United States mostly occurring among gay and bisexual men. The White House declared on August 4 that monkeypox is a national public health emergency.
July 23, 2022 Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen and Guardians need to know The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency on July 23. With more than 4,000 cases in the United States, Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe.
April 16, 2021 Yokota Medical Group observes National Public Health Week The first week of April marked the beginning of National Public Health Week, a time to highlight all of the work done by public health professionals whose work is important in maintaining our health standards and quality of life, at Yokota Air Base.
June 3, 2019 PACAF medics build trust with Nepalese counterparts U.S. and Nepalese Forces participated in a medical subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 14 to 17.
June 2, 2016 AF continues to monitor Zika virus, infected mosquitoes could hit U.S. this summer As the potential for infected mosquitoes to reach the U.S. rises, the Air Force continues to closely monitor the emergence of Zika virus infection to help inform and protect Airmen and their families. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all at-risk communities should prepare