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‘Shocking’ rise in STIs during COVID alarms health workers

In 2019, Columbus, Ohio, had seven reported cases of congenital syphilis, or cases in which a newborn child was infected during pregnancy. Two years later, that number rose to 20. And now?

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States spend federal COVID aid on roads, buildings, seawalls

States are spending billions of dollars of federal pandemic relief funds on infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges and public buildings

The Independent UK

Faye Flam: Here’s who really needs the new COVID booster

The new U.S. COVID booster campaign needs a dose of clarity about its goals and limitations. The latest “bivalent” vaccine — retooled to protect against the currently circulating BA.5 variant — will benefit some more than others. The oldest and most vulnerable citizens are likely to benefit most. Public health…

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637 new Covid inpatients, 10 more deaths

The country registered 10 more Covid-19 fatalities and 637 new cases admitted to hospitals during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Thursday morning.

Bangkok Post

Monkeypox response relies on trade-offs without federal aid

WASHINGTON — The lack of spending for monkeypox in the temporary government spending bill moving through Congress means that states will have to take a patchwork approach to paying for the ongoing public health crisis in the short term, the Biden administration said Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

Vaccine appears to protect against monkeypox, CDC says

U.S. public health officials say at-risk people who have received just one dose of the monkeypox vaccine have appeared to be significantly less likely to get sick from the virus

The Independent UK

Monkeypox response relies on trade-offs without federal aid - Roll Call

For now, states will have to take a patchwork approach to paying for the ongoing public health crisis, Biden administration officials said.

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FDA Finally Advances Cannabis Research & Regulations: Hires Ex-NY Cannabis Policy Regulator

The FDA has appointed Norman Birenbaum to be the its senior public health advisor on cannabis research and regulatory actions,

Benzinga

811 new Covid inpatients, 9 more deaths

The country registered nine more Covid-19 fatalities and 811 new cases admitted to hospitals during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Wednesday morning.

Bangkok Post

Health inequalities require ‘urgent’ action across Government, say MSPs

The Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is calling on tackling poverty to become a major public health priority.

The Independent UK

Workplace bullying should be treated as a public health issue

No one should have to be subjected to violence or harassment in the workplace. But workplace harassment is surprisingly widespread in Canada. In 2018, Statistics Canada found that 19 per cent of women and 13 per cent of men experienced harassment in their workplaces.

The Conversation

Flu season could start earlier this winter and affect more people than normal

Public Health Wales said cases of flu are already being detected in Wales

Wales Online

Cases of bird flu have been detected in a Dallas County backyard flock

A strain of avian influenza has been detected in a backyard flock of birds in Dallas County, although the virus poses little threat to public health, the Texas Animal Health Commission announced Monday.

Tribune News Service

351 new Covid inpatients, 10 more deaths

The country registered 10 more Covid-19 fatalities and 351 new cases admitted to hospitals during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Tuesday morning.

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Almost back to normal, says Health Ministry

The Public Health Ministry sees the country as almost back to pre-Covid-19 and with adequate health resources to handle any future outbreaks, which are expected to be in the form of small and seasonal waves similar to influenza.

Bangkok Post

Anutin wants to further reward health volunteers

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will seek 2.1 billion baht from the government's contingency fund for a 2,000 baht handout to every community-based health volunteer for their contribution to Covid-19 control.

The Hindu

We were on a global panel looking at the staggering costs of COVID – 17.7 million deaths and counting. Here are 11 ways to stop history repeating itself

The report highlights that the pandemic has reversed progress made towards the UN Sustainable Development goals in many countries.

360info

Why are sugary drinks still sold in schools?

Soft-drink manufacturers are targeting Africa, but industry-led pledges to reduce the sale of sugary drinks subvert better government-led policy options.

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319 new Covid inpatients, 8 more deaths

The country registered eight more Covid-19 fatalities and 319 new cases admitted to hospitals during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Monday morning.

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How to prevent another pandemic

A report shows what steps can be taken to prevent a new pandemic

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Why mosquitoes are taking over Delhi

City residents have long resorted to low-cost, do-it-yourself remedies that may be harmful to human health

Bangkok Post

655 new Covid inpatients, 12 more deaths

The country registered 655 new inpatients admitted to hospitals and 12 more Covid-19 related fatalities, the Ministry of Public Health reported on Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago, suburbs back down to low COVID-19 risk level: CDC

Illinois has reported an average of 2,482 new cases per day over the past week, a 32% decline compared to a month ago.

The Hindu

All efforts to make public health Bill foolproof: Minister

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Wales Online

Public health warning for contact lens wearers over deadly infection

The condition is caused when a parasite gets trapped between the cornea and the contact lens.

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