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All efforts to make public health Bill foolproof: Minister

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The Hindu

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.

Wales Online

Ebola outbreak in Uganda: the health system has never been better prepared

An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus was announced by Uganda’s ministry of health on 21 September 2022. Uganda has had at least six previous episodes of Ebola in 2000 (224 dead), 2007 (37 dead), 2011 (1 dead), two events in 2012 (21 dead) and 2019 (4 dead). The recently…

The Conversation

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Biden’s claim that Covid pandemic is over sparks debate over future

With more than 400 people dying daily, many experts say his remarks were premature – but it is unclear what impact they may have

The Guardian - US

607 new Covid inpatients, 14 more deaths

The country registered 607 new inpatients admitted to hospitals and 14 more Covid-19 related fatalities, the Ministry of Public Health reported on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Life expectancy decreases again for people in Renfrewshire

Folk in the area are living shorter lives, according to new statistics.

Daily Record

After string of teen overdoses, LA schools will get overdose reversal drug naloxone

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles public schools will stock campuses with the overdose reversal drug naloxone in the aftermath of a student's death at Bernstein High School, putting the nation's second-largest school system on the leading edge of a strategy increasingly favored by public health experts.

Los Angeles Times

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752 new Covid inpatients, 9 more deaths

The country registered nine more Covid-19 fatalities and 752 new cases admitted to hospitals during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Friday morning.

Bangkok Post

4.4M Americans roll up sleeves for omicron-targeted boosters

More than 4 million Americans have rolled up their sleeves for the new omicron-specific booster shots

The Independent UK

LA County will end mask order on public transit, in airports on Friday

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County on Friday will end its local health order requiring masking while aboard public transit or inside transportation hubs, such as airports.

Los Angeles Times

Why children's 'choice' about COVID-19 masking at school needs far more discussion

Public health pandemic responses across Canada continue to be fluid. Like other provinces, Nova Scotia has moved away from mandatory masking protocols in public spaces toward individual choice and recommendations, including in schools.

The Conversation

Monkeypox case numbers are falling, but that doesn’t mean it’s going away anytime soon

The global outbreak of monkeypox has been going on for nearly five months now. In that time, over 60,000 people have been infected in over 100 countries. Most of the cases have been in young men and the disease has disproportionately affected men who have sex with men.

The Conversation

T.N. medical university begins admission for PG in public health journalism

The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University has called for applications for four masters level program

The Hindu

'Men who have sex with men' originated during the HIV pandemic to focus on behavior rather than identity – but not everyone thinks the term helps

Since the global monkeypox outbreak started to spread this past spring, more people are seeing the term “men who have sex with men,” or MSM, in the news and public health messages. You may have also heard this term in places like HIV prevention campaigns or at the doctor’s office.

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With overdoses rising, a push for syringe service programs

WASHINGTON — Experts say the spike in overdoses and diseases related to sharing needles means it’s time to revoke a longtime ban restricting federal funds for syringe exchanges. But lawmakers in both parties remain resistant to allowing taxpayer dollars to go to clean needles and syringes for drug use.

Salon

Biden: Pandemic "is over." Experts: Hmm

An economist, a public health scholar and an education expert all agree: Whatever you call it, it's still with us

Bangkok Post

806 new Covid inpatients, 15 more deaths

The country registered 15 more Covid-19 fatalities and 806 new cases admitted to hospitals during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Thursday morning.

Roll Call

With overdoses rising, a push for syringe service programs - Roll Call

Public health officials say that syringe service programs are a key part of the toolbox used for harm reduction for people who use drugs.

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Edinburgh Royal Infirmary hospital A&E waiting times branded 'unacceptable'

NHS Lothian has ranked among the worst health systems in Scotland for A&E response times. Nearly 40 percent of emergency department attendees waited more than four hours for care for the week ending September 11.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: I have more respect and admiration for NTR, says Jagan

‘Decision to rename UHS after YSR is intended to acknowledge his role in furthering the cause of public health and not to belittle NTR’

The Conversation

Is the pandemic over? We asked an economist, an education expert and a public health scholar their views

President Joe Biden’s declaration that “the pandemic is over” raised eyebrows and the hackles of some experts who think such messaging could be premature and counterproductive.

Bangkok Post

Vulnerable Covid patients to get ready-to-use antibodies

The Public Health Ministry plans to treat Covid-19 patients at risk of complications with long-acting antibodies (LAAB), according to the Department of Disease Control.

Bangkok Post

1,129 new Covid inpatients, 13 more deaths

There were 13 more Covid-19 fatalities and 1,129 new patients admitted to hospitals on Tuesday, the Ministry of Public Health reported on Wednesday.

Benzinga

Cannabis Reg. News: Is Cannabis Considered A Narcotic In Thailand? Missouri Weed Legalization Update

Thailand: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul On Cannabis As A Narcotic Plant

The Conversation

Medicaid enrollment soared by 25% during the COVID-19 pandemic – but a big decline could happen soon

Medicaid, the government-funded U.S. health insurer for people with low incomes, grew by about 25% between February 2020 and May 2022 as policies adopted at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic expanded the program’s reach.

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