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Meningitis outbreak at University of Kent: 2 dead, students queue for antibiotics — what we know so far

A meningitis outbreak in the Canterbury area of Kent has left two young people dead and several others seriously ill, prompting a large public health response and emergency antibiotic distribution for students and close contacts.

The Times of India

Meningitis Outbreak Near University of Kent Kills Two, 30,000 Alerted

A meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent has resulted in two deaths and 11 hospitalizations, prompting a major public health response.

International Business Times UK

New report confirms over one-third of these tiny terrors are ready to unleash a nightmare with a single bite

A new long-term analysis has confirmed that ticks carrying multiple potentially fatal diseases are becoming increasingly common across the northeastern US, raising some serious public health concerns. This isn’t just about single infections anymore; researchers are finding a growing number of blacklegged ticks, popularly known as deer ticks, are infected…

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Some top US lobbying firms are working both sides of the Pfas issue at the same time

Review from non-profit finds range of scenarios of firms simultaneously lobbying for and against Pfas regulations

The Guardian - US

This doctor treated migrants’ severe injuries at the US-Mexico wall: ‘Political decisions made it as violent as possible’

Dr Brian Elmore witnessed a public health crisis unfold at the border near El Paso. He reflects on why it was like a ‘perverse Groundhog Day’

The Guardian - US

‘My Lungs Had Nothing Left.’ Inside The Epidemic Killing Countertop Stonecutters.

A new California law aims to protect workers from silicosis, an incurable lung disease that has killed 29 people in the state and sickened hundreds. Experts say it isn’t enough.

Capital & Main

Warning of rising cases in London TB hotspot where 44 in every 100,000 residents have infection

Tuberculosis remains one of the top ten causes of death worldwide

Evening Standard

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Vaping: emerging harms health systems can’t ignore

When e-cigarettes first appeared around 2010, they were hailed as a breakthrough: nicotine delivery without the toxic tar and combustion byproducts of traditional cigarettes. Public health bodies cautiously endorsed them as a tool for adult smokers to quit, often citing early claims that vaping was 95% less harmful than smoking.…

The Conversation

Abuse, loneliness and financial strain in later life linked to poorer health

Experiencing abuse at any age can have devastating consequences for physical and mental health.

The Conversation

Experts fear ‘unethical’ vaccine trial in Africa is ‘prototype’ for US studies under RFK Jr

Danish researchers whose work on effects of vaccines has been called into question are at center of US vaccine policy

The Guardian - US

LA county reports first drop in deaths of unhoused people in a decade

Despite progress, 2024 data suggests an ongoing humanitarian disaster, with more than six unhoused people dying every day

The Guardian - US

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, a master in the political craft of doubt - a linguist’s take

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is not just a controversial politician. There is more to him than meets the eye: he is a figure who has turned suspicion into a political identity, and who has learned how to weaponize the language of transparency in order to erode confidence in Public health…

The Conversation

RFK Jr’s pick to review Covid vaccines authored misleading research, experts say

HHS calls MIT professor ‘more than qualified’ for advisory panel and calls ‘attacks’ on him ‘politically motivated’

The Guardian - US

COVID inquiry phase two: 4 main lessons to improve NZ’s future pandemic resilience

A second Royal Commission of Inquiry into New Zealand’s experience and handling of the COVID pandemic released its substantial report today, running to several volumes and hundreds of pages.

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What To Do If Your Pet Bites Someone: A Beginner’s Responsibility Guide

If you’re new to raising a pet, this is probably not something you ever imagined dealing with. You brought your dog or cat home thinking about playtime, loyalty, maybe even emotional comfort. Not about standing there one day while someone says, “Your pet bit me.” But this does happen. And…

Texas Observer

Workplace Amputations Are on the Rise in Texas and Nationwide

Over a decade, an average of seven U.S. workers a day suffered workplace accidents that caused or led to amputations. Those numbers are expected to go up with reduced federal oversight under the Trump administration.

The Texas Tribune

After years of gains, Republicans in Congress push to roll back chemical regulations

In Texas, environmental activists and experts raise the alarm about the potential impact on public health if the Toxic Substances Control Act is weakened.

The Guardian - UK

Other countries are streets ahead of the UK on childhood obesity. Here’s what they’re doing differently

There could be 227 million obese children worldwide by 2040. But as South Korea and Denmark have shown, it is possible to tackle this crisis, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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The Conversation

Public health needs steady budgets – and federal funding uncertainty causes real harms, even if the money is later restored

Since early 2025, several large federal health grants to states have been suspended and then restored after legal challenges. On Feb. 13, 2026, for example, the federal government moved to suspend about US$600 million in public health grants to four states before a federal court temporarily blocked the action. Hundreds…

The Guardian - US

Trump administration is failing to address spread of measles, experts say

As number of cases climbs past 1,000, experts say CDC is not taking obvious steps amid funding cuts

The Conversation

The UK is about to start an experiment that could end smoking for good – but it won’t be easy

Anyone born after January 1 2009 will never be able to legally buy tobacco in the UK thanks to the tobacco and vapes bill, which is expected to become law in March 2026. When it does, it will mean that the legal age for tobacco sales will rise by one…

AAP

Push to list gambling harm as a public health issue

Harm reduction advocates want to list gambling harm as a public health issue so the Centre for Disease Control can develop a better insight into its impact.

The Guardian - UK

I’ve seen some bizarre exercises online. If I were an influencer, this is the one workout I’d recommend

Forget snake yoga. All it takes to increase your life expectancy is factoring a set of simple exercises into your weekly routine, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Times of India

Goodbye giant burger hoardings: Abu Dhabi bans junk food advertising, billboards to go sugar-free amid new public health policy targeting obesity

Abu Dhabi has introduced a significant ban on outdoor advertising for junk food and unhealthy drinks. This move aims to create a healthier environment for residents and visitors. The policy targets products with high levels of sugar, fat and salt. It is part of a larger initiative to combat obesity…

Axios

Trump-MAHA split complicates midterm agenda

Vaccine politics is becoming a trip wire in efforts to overhaul public health before the midterms.

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