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Monkeypox: WHO official warns of need to act with urgency to control virus outbreak

Last week, the Department of Health deemed Monkeypox a notifiable disease in Northern Ireland.

Belfast Live

Pride events ‘can spread public health messages about monkeypox’

The World Health Organisation said some 1,160 confirmed cases have been reported in 22 countries in the European Economic Area.

The Independent UK

Tasmania to phase out more mask rules

The Tasmanian government has announced mask mandates for schools and public transport will be dropped on June 25.

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2,263 new Covid cases, 18 more deaths

There were 2,263 more confirmed Covid-19 cases and 18 related fatalities on Tuesday, the Public Health Ministry reported on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

A major new law aims to ‘improve the health of all New Zealanders’ – so why doesn't it include the basic human right to health?

The new Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act, due to take effect from July 1, will be a once-in-a-generation chance to reset New Zealand’s public health system. It’s a welcome effort to protect, promote and improve the health of all New Zealanders, reduce health disparities (in particular for Māori) and give…

The Conversation

COVID or no, cruise ships are back in Seattle

After being cooped up in her Bonney Lake, Washington, home for much of the pandemic, Earlene Smith was ready to cruise again.

Tribune News Service

Anutin defends pot decriminalisation

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has defended the decriminalisation of cannabis following the death of a man who suffered heart failure after taking what was described by Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt as an overdose, saying the issue should not be politicised.

Bangkok Post

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The rural Covid response in Ecuador

Young health care workers are responsible for rural populations. They face supply shortages and more

Salon

Minimum pricing helping Scotland overcome alcohol pandemic according to Dumbarton charity chief

Mags Mackenzie of Dumbarton Area Council on Alcohol (DACA) spoke out after Public Health Scotland published a report into the impact minimum unit pricing (MUP) was having.

Daily Record

More monkeypox testing is needed to understand just how large the outbreak is

Health officials are calling on clinicians and local health departments to increase surveillance of monkeypox.

Axios

Anutin: Cannabis decriminalisation a success

Public Health Minister Anutin Charvirakul on Tuesday declared the decriminalisation of cannabis a good policy with campaigns in place to ensure its proper use, as a senator warned of the need for proper legislation against its recreational use by young people.

Bangkok Post

End of airport thermoscans proposed

The Public Health Ministry is planning to propose the end of the body temperature scan for travellers at airports due to the improving Covid-19 situation.

Bangkok Post

1,833 new Covid cases, 19 more deaths

The country registered 19 more Covid-19 fatalities and 1,833 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Tuesday morning.

Bangkok Post

How should an Australian 'centre for disease control' prepare us for the next pandemic?

Over the past two years, Australians have become familiar with the threat of infectious disease outbreaks. COVID won’t be the last pandemic to affect our lives.

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Oakland, Calif., declares racism a public health crisis

Oakland City Council votes without opposition to declare the public health crisis and sets aside up to $350,000 for consulting and a data analyst.

WEKU

Young doctors spend a year caring for rural folks in Ecuador. Here's what they find

For millions in remote areas, health-care is barebones. The health-care team may be a long canoe ride away. Supplies are meager. Electricity comes and goes. And the pandemic made things worse.

Bangkok Post

End of airport thermoscans mooted as Covid fades

The Public Health Ministry is planning to propose the end of the body temperature scan for air travellers at airports due to the improving Covid-19 situation.

Tribune News Service

Explore Pennsylvania's culinary history via 4 themed trails

PITTSBURGH — As a registered dietitian and public health professional, Mary Miller has long been focused on bettering the well-being of her community. She’s equally passionate about history, especially as it relates to Pennsylvania’s culinary traditions, heritage and agricultural history.

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Bangkok Post

1,801 new Covid cases, 13-month low

Confirmed daily Covid-19 cases fell to 1,801, the fewest since May 4, 2021, government figures showed on Monday. Deaths fell to 15, the fewest since Feb 7th this year.

Manchester Evening News

Longer lives, good health for all and the fight against a pandemic - Prof Kate Ardern's proud legacy for Wigan's public health

The Covid-19 figurehead will step down in July

Bangkok Post

2,474 new Covid cases, 20 more deaths announced Sunday

The country registered 2,474 more Covid-19 cases and 20 new fatalities during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Sunday morning.

Bangkok Post

What about the UN? Coming down off that high

Kob, a university student, has grown cannabis plants in his room to make pressed dried cannabis for sale over the past two years.

Chicago Sun-Times

More than a dozen counties join those with high level for COVID-19 transmission

“The most effective way to prevent severe illness is for all to be up-to date with vaccinations and boosters,” said Amaal Tokars, the Illinois Department of Public Health’s acting director.

Bangkok Post

2,501 new Covid cases, 28 more deaths

The country registered 2,501 more Covid-19 cases and 28 new fatalities during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Saturday morning.

Edinburgh Live

Monkeypox cases in Scotland reach 12 as two more patients with virus confirmed

Public Health Scotland have confirmed that two new cases have been discovered in Scotland, taking the total to 12 and the total for the whole of the UK reaching 366.

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