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Public health officials say a measles crisis has long been brewing in Minnesota

In light of recent concerns surrounding dengue fever in the Pacific, regional health authorities and governments have been internationally commended for their proactive measures to contain and mitigate the spread of the virus. Public health experts cite the integration of immediate response strategies and public awareness campaigns as crucial components…

Social workers, girls’ leaders, headteachers, public health workers and disability services were among 350 special guests at St James’s Palace.

Nigerian women who are wealthier, more educated and urban are more likely to use modern contraceptives than poorer, less educated and rural women. This is one of the findings of a study that assessed patterns of inequality in modern contraceptive use. This highlights persistent inequalities in access to family planning…

UPFs are made to encourage addiction and consumption and should be regulated like tobacco, say researchers

State law that prioritizes public health over fossil fuel extraction could win the day for suburban activists fighting drilling plan.

In 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency formally declared that greenhouse gas emissions, including from vehicles and fossil fuel power plants, endanger public health and welfare. The decision, known as the endangerment finding, was based on years of evidence, and it has underpinned EPA actions on climate change ever since.

Providers are arranging home visits and telehealth as neighbors pick up prescriptions, groceries and diapers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 1.06 lakh crore health budget for 2026-27, a 9 percent increase from the current financial year. Yet persistent gaps in utilisation, staffing and quality suggest higher allocations alone cannot fix India's public health crisis.