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El Paso Public Health Officials Confirm First Case of Mpox in 2025

Public Health - Dec 16, 2025

The City of El Paso Public Health Department is reporting the first Mpox case of 2025. A male in his 50’s is currently recovering at home.

2025.12.16 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Public Health Officials Confirm First Case of Mpox in 2025


City Recognizes National Quit Smoking Day

Public Health - Nov 20, 2025

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH), in partnership with the Texas Healthy Communities (TXHC) program and the Paso del Norte Tobacco Control Network is raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco and nicotine use during National Quit

2025.11.20 NEWS RELEASE City Recognizes National Quit Smoking Day


City Recognizes World Diabetes Day, Encourages Residents to Stay Healthy

Public Health - Nov 11, 2025

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging residents to prioritize their health as the community marks World Diabetes Day on Friday, November 14.

2025.11.11 NEWS RELEASE City Recognizes World Diabetes Day Encourages Residents to Stay Healthy

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Public Health Officials Report First Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus Death

Public Health - Sep 12, 2025

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health has confirmed the first death this year from West Nile Neuroinvasive (WNV) Disease. The patient was a man in his 60s with underlying health conditions.

2025.09.12 NEWS RELEASE Public Health Officials Report First Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus Death

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Public Health Officials Report First Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus Case in El Paso

Public Health - Sep 8, 2025

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health has confirmed the first case of the Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus (WNV) in El Paso this year.

2025.09.08 NEWS RELEASE Public Health Officials Report First Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus Case in El Paso

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City Hosts Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Event at the El Paso Zoo

Public Health - Sep 4, 2025

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health, in partnership with the El Paso Fire Department, invites the community to a FREE drive-thru flu vaccination event from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, at the El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano Drive.

2025.09.04 NEWS RELEASE City Hosts Free Drive Thru Flu Shots Event at the El Paso Zoo

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City to Provide Free Flu Shots

Public Health - Sep 2, 2025

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health and the El Paso Fire Department have kicked off the Be POWERflu campaign by offering FREE flu vaccines to individuals 6 months of age and older at any of the City’s four (4) Community Clinics.

2025.09.02 NEWS RELEASE City Begins Providing Free Flu Shots to the Community


Community Invited to “Be Ready Bash”

Public Health - Aug 25, 2025

In recognition of National Preparedness Month, the Department of Public Health and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) invites the community to the “Be Ready Bash” from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, September 6, at Veterans Park, 5301 Salem Dr.

2025.08.25 NEWS RELEASE Community Invited to Be Ready Bash

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City of El Paso Asking Residents to Join Mosquito Abatement Efforts

Public Health - Aug 10, 2025

The City of El Paso Vector Control Program, which works year-round to manage the mosquito population through abatement, surveillance, and trapping for disease testing, is urging residents to help reduce mosquito breeding grounds.

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City Advises Community to Prepare for Mosquito-Borne Disease Season

Public Health - Aug 7, 2025

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health is urging residents to take proactive steps to prevent mosquito bites and eliminate mosquito breeding grounds, as the community enters peak mosquito season.

2025.08.07 NEWS RELEASE City Advises Community to Prepare for Mosquito Borne Disease Season

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