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Department of Health presents FY26 priorities: data modernization, maternal health, reproductive care and a $1M vaccine boost amid falling measles immunity
Summary
At the Senate Budget hearing, the New Jersey Department of Health outlined FY26 priorities including data modernization, maternal and reproductive health investments, cancer and HIV programs, and a $1,000,000 addition for vaccine access as the state’s measles vaccination rate slipped below herd immunity.
The Department of Health opened its FY26 presentation by outlining program priorities and key line items in the governor’s proposed budget.
Dr. Baston said the department's proposed FY26 operating budget is $1,400,000,000 and highlighted new and continued investments: newborn screening for nearly 100,000 babies annually, cancer screening (more than 44,000 people screened in the past year), licensing and regulation of more than 2,000 health facilities, and continued support for HIV/AIDS drug distribution. The commissioner listed targeted allocations including $12,000,000 for the AIDS drug distribution program, $5,000,000 for cancer screening programs, $1,000,000 to enhance vaccination access, and $500,000 for Legionnaires disease…
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