About

Harris County Public Health (HCPH)

Throughout the years, HCPH has responded to public health issues such as rabies, mosquito-borne illnesses, air and water pollution, disease outbreaks, water and food-borne illnesses, natural disasters, tuberculosis, polio, and other communicable diseases. 
Public health is now battling new challenges. Each year brings new diseases, new chronic disease risks, and more natural and man-made disasters.

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IN THE NEWS

Harris County guaranteed income program can move forward, judge rules

18 Apr, 24

A district judge on Thursday ruled Harris County's new guaranteed income program can proceed, denying the Texas Attorney General Office's request for a temporary injunction. The state sued Harris County earlier this month, arguing the initiative to provide financial assistance to low-income residents violated a Texas statute prohibiting gifts of public funds.

Beat the Bite! HCPH reminds residents mosquito season is here

18 Apr, 24

With temperatures rising, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) reminds residents that mosquito season is upon us. While mosquitoes are present year-round, their peak activity coincides with warmer weather, typically from May through October. This increases the chance of mosquito-borne disease transmission.

PRESS RELEASES

Today is World Malaria Day - Zero Malaria Starts with Us! Malaria Infects Approximately 2,000 Americans Each Year

25 Apr, 24

Every year, April 25th marks World Malaria Day – a day to recognize the global efforts to combat one of the world's deadliest diseases. Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite transmitted to humans through mosquito bites. With rising temperatures and mosquito season upon us, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) wants to encourage residents to take precautions.

Vaccines Save Lives: Celebrating World Immunization Week 2024

24 Apr, 24

As World Immunization Week approaches (April 24-30, 2024), Harris County Public Health (HCPH) joins the global community in highlighting the importance of vaccination, to protect people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases.