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New York's Cannabis Management Office Wants TikTok To Allow Educational Marijuana Ads

The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) sent a letter recently to TikTok executives asking the company “to end its ban on advertising that involves the word 'cannabis' as they work t

Benzinga

Govt seeks monkeypox vaccine

The government is seeking to secure a supply of smallpox vaccine from the World Health Organization (WHO) to bolster the public's immunity in the event of a viral outbreak, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Shoring up ecosystems good for your health

Humanity currently faces multiple interlinked existential crises. The catastrophic consequences of climate change, ecological degradation and biodiversity loss have cascading knock-on effects on human health and well-being. As the Covid-19 pandemic illustrates, ecosystem damage can contribute significantly to a global public health emergency. But scientists are also increasingly finding that…

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Monkeypox cases continue to rise with 90 now across the UK

Eight new cases have been identified in England as the first infections have now been recorded in Wales and Northern Ireland

Wales Online

Humza Yousaf: Scots should not be overly alarmed by rise in monkeypox cases

The Health Secretary spoke after two more cases were confirmed – taking the total in Scotland to three.

The Independent UK

90 cases of monkeypox confirmed in UK

Health officials have identified eight more cases in England, after Wales and Northern Ireland recorded their first cases.

The Independent UK

Two more cases of monkeypox identified in Scotland

It means three cases in total have now been found in Scotland, with the two identified on Thursday involving people who have recently travelled abroad.

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Two more cases of monkeypox confirmed by Public Health Scotland

TWO more cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Scotland, the public health body has confirmed.

The National (Scotland)

Two more cases of monkeypox detected in Scotland

The two individuals recently travelled abroad and both are now receiving treatment for the condition.

The Independent UK

Research shows policies that may help prevent mass shootings — and some that don't

The amount of resources devoted to studying gun violence is paltry compared to its public health impact. Still, the evidence shows certain policies might help prevent mass shootings.

WEKU

Africa CDC warns on vaccine hoarding amid monkeypox outbreak

The acting director of Africa's top public health agency said on Thursday that he hoped vaccine hoarding, as seen by wealthier nations during the COVID-19 pandemic, would not be repeated with the current monkeypox outbreak.

Reuters

Millions risk losing US healthcare when Covid emergency declaration expires

An estimated 5.3 million to 14.2 million could lose Medicaid coverage when the public health emergency ends in July

The Guardian - US

Eleven newborn babies killed in Senegal hospital fire

Eleven infants have died in a hospital fire in Senegal, where great disparities exist between public health services in urban and rural areas. The tragedy was one of several incidents at a facility that is raising questions about the state of the country’s healthcare system.

Radio France Internationale

First monkeypox cases identified in Wales and Northern Ireland as UK total rises to 90

Further eight infections also identified in England

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Evening Standard

First case of monkeypox identified in Wales

The first case of monkeypox has been identified in Wales, Public Health Wales has said.

Wales Online

First case of monkeypox confirmed in Wales

Public Health Wales has issued a statement to reassure the public

Bangkok Post

Mask-wearing rule to end 'only in certain areas'

The Public Health Ministry has said the mask-wearing requirement may be eased only in some areas.

Bangkok Post

4,924 new Covid cases, 37 more deaths announced Thursday

The country registered 37 more Covid-19 fatalities and 4,924 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Thursday morning.

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The Independent UK

Texas massacre underscores a grim statistic: gun violence is the leading cause of death among American children

Health officials warn that gun violence remains a ‘serious public health threat that must be addressed’

Salon

The gun violence health care crisis

Few medical schools train doctors on how to treat injuries stemming from gun violence

Bangkok Post

Face mask-wearing mandate to be lifted 'only in certain areas'

The Public Health Ministry has issued a clarification about news regarding the lifting of the mask mandate next month, saying the mask requirement may be eased only in some designated areas.

Tribune News Service

Senate Republicans still want vote on border expulsion policy

WASHINGTON — Pandemic border restrictions under the public health directive known as Title 42 are staying in place for now, but Republican lawmakers said they don’t plan to let up pressure on the Biden administration and congressional Democrats over the policy.

The Hindu

India must shift the discourse on abortion rights

It is not just a family planning and maternal health issue, but also a sexual health and reproductive rights issue

Bangkok Post

Explainer: What vaccines, treatments do we have to combat monkeypox?

With cases of monkeypox inexplicably on the rise outside of Africa - where the viral disease is endemic - public health officials are using contact tracing, isolation and targeted vaccination to curb its spread.

Wales Online

Wales sees spike in cases of diarrhoea linked to visits to farm attractions

Public Health Wales is reminding people who visit 'open farms' of the importance of washing their hands after contact with animals

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