Restore public health data transparency for evidence-based policymaking

The disappearance of crucial federal health data from government websites is deeply concerning and detrimental to public well-being. Comprehensive and accurate information on topics like gender-based violence, HIV among youth, and the impacts of racism on health outcomes must be readily accessible. Removing this data amounts to a "digital book burning" that obscures reality and impedes efforts to address pressing public health issues. The removal of gender and health data is particularly alarming given the ongoing crisis of long COVID, which disproportionately affects women and gender minorities. Lack of data and resources will only exacerbate the challenges faced by these vulnerable populations in receiving proper care and support for long COVID, this includes adding back government resources for people with long covid. Reinstating this information is vital to ensure an evidence-based, equitable response to this emerging chronic illness. I urge you to take immediate action to restore the full scope of public health data to government websites. This information is crucial for researchers, healthcare providers, policymakers, and the general public to understand and tackle the complex health challenges we face as a society. Censoring scientific data is antithetical to protecting public health and wellbeing. Please prioritize transparency and the free flow of information over ideological agendas that put lives at risk. The consequences of withholding this data could prove catastrophic.