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Prion diseases, while rare, pose significant challenges due to their fatal nature and lack of cure. The recent cases of CJD in hunters highlight the need for ongoing research and surveillance in both human and animal populations.

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Learn how the termination of USAID’s DEEP VZN program could signal a shift in global health priorities, emphasizing the importance of disease surveillance and biosecurity over speculative virus hunting.