The House of Representatives has passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026, which includes $33.5 million to fund the National Asthma Control Program. Last year, government cost-cutting nearly dissolved this CDC initiative.
Healio spoke with Nissa Shaffi, MS, director of advocacy at the Allergy & Asthma Network, to find out what the new legislation means for this program and how it will impact patients and partners that rely on this funding.
Healio: What is the National Asthma Control Program and why is it important?
Shaffi: The National Asthma Control Program (NACP) is a federal
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