releases: http://kuster.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kuster-calls-for-comprehensive-action-to-combat-zika-virus
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| http://kuster.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kuster-calls-for-comprehensive-action-to-combat-zika-virus | Kuster Calls for Comprehensive Action to Combat Zika Virus | 2016-02-10 | 2016 | 2016-02 | Democrat | House | NH | Ann Kuster | K000382 | kuster.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC In response to the emerging Zika virus outbreak, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) called upon President Obama and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take additional steps to address the recent outbreak of the virus abroad and prevent its spread in the United States. The Zika virus has rapidly emerged as one of the most pressing public health concerns facing this country, said Congresswoman Kuster. It is critically important for us to take necessary action to combat the spread of this dangerous virus. I was proud to be joined by my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in calling for increased federal resources to improve public awareness about the virus, and to facilitate the development of a vaccine that could protect the health and wellbeing of countless Americans. Kuster sent letters to both President Obama and the FDA calling for comprehensive action that will support additional research into combating the Zika virus. In her letter to President Obama, Kuster urged the Administration to increase public education efforts, explore preventive measures, and increase funding for Zika research, among other efforts. Additionally, Kuster was joined by representatives from both sides of the aisle in calling upon the FDA to add the Zika virus to the Neglected Tropical Disease list. The addition of the Zika virus to this list would facilitate research into effective vaccines and treatments, in order to prevent the further spread of the dangerous disease. The full text of the letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |