National Health Developments Span Lawsuits, Outbreaks, and Policy Shifts, with Local Implications for Memphis
A federal judge recently dismissed a significant lawsuit against Abbott Laboratories, which had alleged that the company misled shareholders regarding a 2022 recall of its infant formula. The legal action stemmed from the widespread formula shortage that followed the closure of Abbott’s Sturgis, Michigan, plant due to bacterial contamination concerns. The dismissal marks a notable […]
Memphis Institutions Monitor Ongoing Ebola Outbreak in Congo
An ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now resulted in hundreds of deaths, with the disease continuing to spread into additional provinces, according to recent public health reports. The outbreak, which has been a focus of international public health agencies, has seen cases reported in areas previously unaffected. Concerns persist regarding […]