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'Millions more will die without more action': North East health leaders urge minister to urgently clarify Stop Smoking plans

Public health bosses in our region are concerned by suggestions the Government could ditch a key anti-smoking plan

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NSW joins Victoria in scrapping mandatory reporting for positive Covid tests

NSW chief health officer urged people to continue registering positive RATs voluntarily, saying it informs the state’s public health response

The Guardian - AU

How many people died in California's record-breaking heat wave? The state doesn't know

LOS ANGELES — It was the worst California heat wave ever recorded in September — an epic grilling that disabled one of Twitter's main data centers, pushed the power grid to its limit and triggered a succession of weather and safety alerts.

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Why food labels showing the exercise needed to burn off calories won't work for everyone

In an effort to tackle the increasing prevalence of obesity, the UK government has introduced a number of public health strategies over the years, including changes to how we label foods. For example, the “traffic light” colour-coding system, which was introduced in 2013, aims to make it easier for consumers…

The Conversation

If you misled others about your COVID status, getting vaccinated or prevention measures, you’re not alone

CHICAGO — During the height of the pandemic, 4 in 10 Americans misled others about their COVID-19 status or their adherence to public health measures designed to prevent the spread of the virus, according to a study published Monday in JAMA Network Open, a journal of the Chicago-based American Medical…

Chicago Tribune

Distribution of nutrition kits to pregnant women to begin in 9 districts

Minister for Health Harish Rao wants improvement in OP services at PHCs

The Hindu

Wales warned to brace for 'one or more' waves of Covid this winter

Dr Chris Williams, of Public Health Wales, said we could already be at the start of an autumn wave

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Two popular Dublin restaurants ordered to close due to 'serious risk' to public health

“Rodent droppings were also noted in under stairs structure behind hot hold unit. This structure was open and led to the kitchen”

Irish Mirror

Dumfries and Galloway public health chief warns food and fuel poverty could lead to more winter deaths

Valerie White expressed “grave concerns” over growing income inequality fuelling excess mortality in low income households

Daily Record

Commentary: The federal government is failing Americans on food safety when it comes to pork

For decades, independent scientists have been working to expose how the federal government fails to protect citizens from unsafe meat and eggs. Well over 1 million Americans fall ill annually due to salmonella, E. coli and other pathogens in animal products. Now, in a distressing turn of events, the Biden…

Chicago Tribune

Uganda is battling Ebola again – and the world doesn’t have a vaccine

Covid has led to pandemic fatigue, but for both humanitarian and self-interested reasons, global governments must help, says global public health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

10 Kerala labs equipped with Leptospirosis RT-PCR testing facility

Delays in recognising or diagnosing the infection and initiating treatment has been associated with significant mortality

The Hindu

Irish Water slammed over 'unacceptable' delay in replacing lead pipes

Work had been scheduled to finish in 2026, EPA says as it highlights importance of project to safeguarding public health

Dublin Live

Evangelicals look to pastors on vaccines

Research has found Christian nationalism to be one of the strongest predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

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COVID wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow start

A new COVID-19 wave appears to be brewing in Europe as cooler weather arrives, with public health experts warning that vaccine fatigue and confusion over types of available vaccines will likely limit booster uptake.

Daily Mirror

UK public health alert over Ebola outbreak as doctors urged 'be vigilant for symptoms'

The UK Health Security Agency is currently monitoring an outbreak of the Ebola virus in Uganda - but the risk to the public in the UK is very low and there are currently no cases of the disease confirmed in this country

Bangkok Post

Youngest children to get Covid jabs

The Ministry of Public Health will inoculate young children aged six months to four years old with the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine starting next Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Rates of little-known STI that ‘could lead to infertility’ soar 64-fold

Most cases were found in men last year, according to public health data

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Liz Truss's Government 'must keep commitment to Level Up health in areas like the North East', urges professor

Prof Clare Bambra has voiced concerns that the new Liz Truss-led Government is moving away from previous commitments to Level Up health.

Irish Mirror

Stephen Donnelly announces appointment of Professor Breda Smyth as Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health

The appointment follows an open competition that took place through the Top-Level Appointment Commission (TLAC) process

Liverpool Echo

Flu and covid warning as Liverpool expects 'difficult winter'

Public Health Director expecting tough time ahead as he urges people to take up vaccines

Glasgow Live

E.coli outbreak at Lanarkshire primary school as 10 pupils test positive and entire class closed

Public health is leading an investigation into the the cause of the infections at Tinto Primary and have closed the affected primary one/two class in a bid to prevent further spread.

ABC News

Why big-ticket hospital pledges are dominating Victoria's state election

Both Labor and the Coalition are promising to pour billions into the state's hospitals. A political analyst expects they'll keep on coming, as the public health sector urges politicians not to lose sight of other major health challenges.

The Conversation

Diabetes in South Africa: 60% aren't being screened for complications, according to new study

The world is experiencing a steep rise in the number of people living with diabetes, a chronic condition of significant public health concern. Many developing countries like South Africa now bear the greatest burden.

Tribune News Service

This pharmacist is taking a loss to share the monkeypox vaccine. Here’s why

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Pucci’s Pharmacy co-owner Clint Hopkins heeded his conscience and the Sacramento County public health team’s call for help with vaccinating people at high-risk of contracting monkeypox.

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