NIH institute told to drop 'biodefense' and 'pandemic preparedness' language from website
Medical Xpress
February 18, 2026
As new infectious threats emerge worldwide, a key U.S. health agency is quietly stepping away from language tied to pandemic planning, a change some experts warn could leave Americans less protected when the next crisis hits.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/18/2026