The Dalai Lama once said, “A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.” It’s a warning that feels especially relevant today, as public health institutions…
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They say change is inevitable, and “they” are right: it most certainly is. Nothing remains the same forever. Yet despite this inescapable truth, change often sparks discomfort. As Mary Shelley,…
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The CDC’s newly released Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) guidelines signal a major turning point in cruise ship public health. For the first time in the program’s…
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Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) inspections are rarely boring, but they’re often predictable. You expect to see flies, unclean food facilities, or backflow prevention devices in questionable working order. If you’ve…
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As the cruise industry prepared to restart after its pandemic pause, it launched into a full-scale sanitizing spree. The approach was understandable. Early research warned that SARS-CoV-2 could linger on…
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Abstract This study examines the characteristics and outcomes of Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) inspections conducted on cruise ships operating in U.S. waters in 2024. It assesses public health trends and…
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