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Ministry wants 'dust-free' hospital rooms

The Ministry of Public Health says it plans to provide "dust-free" hospital rooms for at-risk patients in 30 provinces following a rise in the number of people affected by PM2.5.

Bangkok Post

‘It’s a public health issue’: inside the fight to change Native American mascots

As a team with a Native logo prepares to play at the Super Bowl, a timely documentary asks for sports to again reconsider the use of stereotypes

The Guardian - US

Demand for Vic budget to plug health funding holes

The Victorian government must address soaring WorkCover premiums and wage rises outpacing indexation so public healthcare doesn't worsen, a peak body says.

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Health Minister presents Kayakalp awards to State hospitals

Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday presented the Kayakalp awards to the best public healthcare facilities and institutions at the state-level awards presentation function held in Mysuru.

The Hindu

FDA move to ban formaldehyde in hair straighteners called too little, too late

The FDA will soon move to ban formaldehyde in hair-straightening products. It's more than a decade after research raised alarms about health risks and other worrying chemicals remain in the products.

WEKU

Kerala Budget 2024-25 | ₹800 cr. slash in allocation for public health

The Hindu

A big idea for small farms: How to link agriculture, nutrition and public health

In Boulder, Colo., the county is investing in sustainable farming and helping people buy local produce. It's been called "a triple win" – for customers, farmers and the economy.

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Medicare makes opening bid to pharma companies in talks to lower drug costs

Biden administration says public health insurance program has made initial offers for 10 of most commonly used medicines

The Guardian - US

High lead levels detected near Tas recycling plant

There is no risk of harm to the community after elevated levels of lead dust were detected near a Tasmanian recycling plant as investigations continue.

AAP

'Timely': Hunter to get nurses from UK and Ireland in public health boost

Boost follows years of frustration in nursing ranks over staffing.

Newcastle Herald

London's STI crisis revealed: UK's top ten areas for sexually transmitted infections are in capital

Public health experts warn that sexual health services on brink of 'crisis' in UK

Evening Standard

Populism does not help public health

To borrow an idea from the architecture of India’s judicial setup and also the space programme, health care will benefit from being separated from political processes

The Hindu

King Charles' Diagnosis Creates Positive Impact on Public Health Awareness

Learn about King Charles' hospital stay, his gratitude for the well wishes, and the positive impact his diagnosis has had on public health awareness.

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US surgeon general Vivek Murthy: ‘Loneliness is like hunger, a signal we’re lacking something for survival’

As the 19th and 21st surgeon general, Murthy has described loneliness as an epidemic on par with tobacco use – the antidote, he says, is human connection

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King Charles undergoes successful prostate procedure, encourages public health awareness

Get the latest update on Britain's King Charles, who recently underwent a scheduled prostate procedure. Discover how his disclosure is impacting public hea...

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King Charles admitted to hospital for prostate treatment; privacy respected

King Charles has been admitted to the hospital for prostate treatment. He appreciates the well wishes and is glad his diagnosis is raising public health aw...

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UK in Midst of a Measles Emergency, Sparking Renewed Urgency To Address Vaccination Gaps

In under two years, the UK saw the removal of its measles-free status with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declaring it a national incident.

The Guardian - UK

If you think it’s anti-vaxxers driving measles cases up in the UK, think again – and look to Scotland

Only one case was confirmed in Scotland last year. In England and Wales, more than 200 children were diagnosed in the last four weeks of 2023 alone, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at Edinburgh University

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The Guardian - UK

‘This is urgent’: the UK is scrambling to stem an alarming tide of measles

How did the country get from a 2017 WHO declaration that the disease had been eliminated in Britain to the current crisis?

Medical Daily

California Norovirus Outbreak: Over 200 Cases Reported; Officials Warn To Avoid Eating Raw Oysters From Mexico

Health officials in Southern California have issued a warning to avoid eating raw oysters imported from certain areas of Mexico after more than 200 people got sick from suspected norovirus infection.

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Menthol cigarette ban decision delayed again, sparking public pressure

This informative article discusses the push to ban menthol cigarettes and its potential impact on public health, particularly in black communities.

The Guardian - UK

‘Waddle like a penguin’: NHS shows how to walk safely in icy conditions

Public health director in Scotland says adopting stance of the birds is an effective way to move without falling

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Surge in tuberculosis cases linked to border crossing

Learn about the concerning surge in tuberculosis cases and how it may be linked to the border. Discover the impact of partially treated cases and the rise ...

The Times of India

COVID JN.1 variant: How timely identification and intervention can help

The rise of the JN.1 variant indicates it might be more infectious or more adept at bypassing our immune defence compared to other variants according to the US Centre of Disease Control (CDC). Health authorities such as the Union Health Ministry of India, World Health Organization (WHO), and the US…

The Guardian - UK

Are the British and Irish really world-beating fruit and veg eaters? I doubt it

As a public health expert, I’m sorry to say that recent eye-catching claims about our diets are probably misleading, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at Edinburgh University

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