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GP walk-in clinics see low attendance leading to accusations of failure
Scotland's health secretary says it's early days for the scheme and she is enouraged "thus far" - but critics say it should be scrapped.…
Brazil Moves to Add a Twice-Yearly HIV-Prevention Shot to Its Public Health System
Brazil is weighing how to add lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV-prevention injection approved by Anvisa in January 2026, to its free SUS public health system.…
RFK Jr says Fauci prioritized 'getting on TV' over public health after revealing diary release
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Anthony Fauci's diary entries reveal a fixation on fame, claiming the doctor did incalculable damage to public health trust.…
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Public Health Needs MAHA
The field must swallow its pride and admit where the insurgent movement is right.…
US measles outbreak the worst in 35 years: Official data
Misinformation and non-medical exemptions have led to a dangerous resurgence of measles.…
Tamil Nadu’s public healthcare steps in as workplace injuries expose insurance gap among migrant workers
Public healthcare addresses insurance gaps for migrant workers facing severe workplace injuries, highlighting urgent need for financial protection.…
CDC reveals massive behind-the-scenes public health operation that kept FIFA World Cup fans safe
The CDC operated behind the scenes during the FIFA World Cup, deploying disease surveillance, wastewater monitoring and real-time data dashboards.…
US public health agencies to test OpenAI and Anthropic AI models - AI News
US public health agencies to test OpenAI and Anthropic AI models AI News…
Maine contender to replace Platner grilled on response to public health crisis, Dem senator opposing his run
Sen. Tammy Duckworth opposed the Maine Senate bid by Nirav Shah, citing a deadly Legionnaires' outbreak at an Illinois veterans home that killed 13.…
American vaccines that transformed public health over 250 years: 'Outweighs harm'
From smallpox eradication to COVID vaccines, explore the most significant vaccine breakthroughs in the U.S. over 250 years of fighting disease.…
America’s public health programs must cover medically tailored meals
'This might be the point of no return': Experts on the current measles outbreak and where we go from here
Live Science spoke with two authors of a "progress report" detailing America's ongoing measles outbreak.…
Measles emerges in California wastewater as health experts sound alarm
California health officials discovered evidence of measles in routine wastewater testing as the state faces a sharp resurgence of the disease.…
Poison center reports rose 39% for a common supplement — after it was incorrectly touted as a measles cure
Just because you can grab it off a drugstore shelf doesn’t mean it’s harmless.…
How to use the anti-HIV jab — and where to find it
The six-monthly anti-HIV jab, which prevents HIV through sex, is now stocked for free at 360 government clinics in six of South Africa’s provinces. How does the jab work, how do yo…
Liberia: Stakeholders Sound Alarm On Pollution Crisis in Montserrado
[Liberian Observer] Environmental experts, civil society organizations, community leaders and government stakeholders have raised serious concerns over the growing threat of soil, …
New Zealand’s Wellington hit by ‘disgusting’ deluge of faeces, sanitary items after storm
The capital city’s utilities company said crews were working to remove debris and disinfect the homes.…
Worsening urban heat could trigger public health meltdown, expert warns
Cites 2026 study that finds Karachi has highest urban-rural temperature difference; says emergency response not enough, the city must reduce heat at its source.…
SPF 'confusion' as sunscreens under investigation not recalled
Most of the sunscreens that failed to meet their SPF label claims, according to independent testing, are still under investigation by the regulator one year later.…
Three studies used by RFK Jr and allies to justify controversial vaccine policies changes facing new scrutiny
Scientists praise moves to investigate, retract or remove controversial studies. The authors stand by their work Three scientific papers that raised questions about vaccine safety …
As the largest World Cup ever kicks off, health officials are focused on more than Ebola
Officials are more concerned about highly contagious diseases like measles and respiratory viruses, which can spread quickly through large, fast-moving crowds.…
THE CONVERSATION: Ebola may have spread beyond Africa — here’s how health authorities are responding
Amid a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, health authorities are investigating suspected cases in Italy and Brazil while speeding up vaccine deve…
Open-air drug markets a reminder: much work still to do in San Francisco’s Tenderloin
It’s 3 a.m. in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district, and an all-night, drug-fueled party has been raging for hours. The sidewalks are littered with trash and human feces. Addicts hu…
District administrations gear up for reopening of schools in Vellore, nearby districts
District administrations in Vellore and nearby areas prepare for school reopening with upgraded facilities and safety measures on June 4.…
GVMC chief warns of action against sanitation lapses
GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg inspects sanitation efforts, emphasizing strict action against lapses to enhance cleanliness in Visakhapatnam.…
Scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US, lying to authorities
Two scientists at a U.S. government lab were charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from Africa.…
Ongole Collector urges public participation in solid waste management
Ongole Collector urges community involvement in solid waste management during the 'Operation Clean Sweep' cleanup initiative.…
Sound of falling rain is no longer soothing for Pazhavangadi residents
Residents of Pazhavangadi dread rains as flooding from a polluted canal raises health risks and highlights civic neglect.…
A Death at the Epicenter of Ebola
Our chief Africa correspondent, Declan Walsh, reports from the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak on how families, medical workers and local volunteers are grappling with losses of li…
‘Cities of future cannot be hotter versions of today’s cities’: UNDP India head
As India continues its rapid development journey and invests in new infrastructure, the key will be to integrate climate and biodiversity considerations | India News…
Bathing warning issued after 'potential water pollution incident'
The National Trust, which manages Portstewart Strand, has urged visitors to the beach to be vigilant.…
ABS estimates 80pc of tobacco consumed in Australia last year illegal
The experimental estimates are based on "nicotine metabolite concentrations" detected in wastewater samples, combined with data showing a collapse in spending on legal cigarettes a…
Karnataka launches antimicrobial resistance surveillance programme in collaboration with TIGS
Karnataka launches a statewide antimicrobial resistance surveillance program with TIGS to track resistance trends and inform public health strategies.…
Cannabis use grows among young people in Japan, especially in Tokyo
Tokyo recorded the highest number of cannabis-related cases among all prefectures in 2025, with 1,139 people processed by the MPD.…
Health officials concerned about potential for illness to spread during FIFA
Canada, U.S. and Mexico have introduced measures to try and keep Ebola out, but officials say other illnesses such as malaria could cause disruption…
Why is Michigan loosening its rules for parents wanting to exempt kids from vaccines?
A decade ago, Michigan had high rates of parents not vaccinating their children, so it required them to attend an in-person education class to get an exemption. It worked — until t…
The Return of Blaming and Shaming in Public Health
For years, medicine has tried to eliminate stigma. Now, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is bringing back the language of personal responsibility.…
The need for a socialist planned economy (2021)
This article is a transcript of the presentation given by Vincent R. Beaudoin at Fightback’s Marxist Winter School 2021. When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, Francis Fukuyama t…
Time to move on from the daylight saving time obsession
With the apparent support of President Donald Trump, Congress may soon pass legislation allowing states to adopt misleadingly named daylight saving time year-round. In fact, DST — …
Smoke engulfed their cities. Did it make their children sick?
Years after bushfires covered their cities in smoke, mothers are left wondering if their children's chronic illnesses began with what was in the air before they were born.…
Loss of in-service super speciality seats will derail T.N.’s public healthcare, say doctors
Doctors warn that losing super speciality seats in Tamil Nadu will undermine public healthcare and reduce access to skilled specialists.…
Americans smoking less than ever as cigarette use among adults reaches an all-time low
The preliminary findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were based on survey responses from more than 24,200 adults…
Congo Ebola outbreak highlights risk of hunting, eating wild animals
The country’s government confirmed more than 1,000 suspected cases, with at least 220 deaths, since it declared an outbreak on May 15…
JFK joins growing list of US airports to screen passengers for Ebola
The CDC announced that JFK airport would join the three other international airports that are screening arriving passengers for Ebola disease, an incurable infectious virus that br…
Cyberabad civic body nod for 45-metre Ameenpur Kaman–Gandhi Statue road, 30-metre JJ Nagar–Kompally road
Cyberabad civic body nod for 45-metre Ameenpur Kaman–Gandhi Statue road, 30-metre JJ Nagar–Kompally road…
Public health alert as influenza cases surge in Kerala
Public health officials warn of a surge in influenza cases in Kerala, urging respiratory hygiene and mask use to protect vulnerable groups.…
Government launches ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ to enhance awareness on sanitation
Government initiates 'Operation Clean Sweep' to enhance sanitation awareness and improve cleanliness in cities across the State.…
Prevalence of diabetes continues to climb in southern States: NFHS
NFHS-6 reveals rising diabetes and obesity rates in southern India, highlighting Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu as key hotspots.…
Mass anti-rabies vaccination drive under way in Kodaikanal hills
Kodaikanal launches a mass anti-rabies vaccination drive, vaccinating over 2,100 dogs to promote community health and safety.…
Collector directs officials to make Sri Sathya Sai district drug-free
Collector A. Shyam Prasad urges officials to adopt technology and awareness campaigns for a drug-free Sri Sathya Sai district.…
Cancer awareness spin wheel launched to mark World No Tobacco day
Sri Ramakrishna Institute launches a "Cancer awareness spin wheel" QR code to educate on tobacco's health risks for World No Tobacco Day.…
US garbage incinerators are failing to eliminate ‘forever chemical’ air pollution, experts warn
The virtually indestructible Pfas waste puts largely low-income neighborhoods at risk, public health advocates say…
Congo faces underlying challenges in battle to overcome Ebola: ‘You gotta have safety’
With conflict constantly ripping DRC apart, it has been unable to build the advanced infrastructure to target crises enjoyed by the U.S.…
Supply is elastic, installment #1637
With deadly precision, the Trump administration has launched dozens of attacks on small boats in the waters off South America, killing nearly 200 people in a campaign U.S. official…
Surveillance ordered for US hantavirus ship passengers who go home
None of the 18 appear to have the disease. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
Water crisis continues in Delhi as supply hit for over a week in several pockets
Officials said Delhi is currently facing a shortfall of around 90-100 million gallons per day, which translates to a nearly 10% reduction in supply across zones | India News…
More women opting for births in private hospitals: NFHS data
India's NFHS reveals more women are giving birth in hospitals, with institutional deliveries rising to 90.6%, while private hospital births increase. | India News…
America finally crushed smoking—then defunded the playbook
Just 9% of adults smoke, a historic low. But the campaigns that helped over 1 million quit are gone, and no one knows what happens next.…
US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low
The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults dropped to another all-time low last year…