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The Observer view on the dangers of assuming vaping is a safe alternative to smoking

E-cigarettes can carry serious risks, especially to the young, says the World Health Organization. We need to tighten up the regulations on their use

The Guardian - UK

How will long Covid play out over the coming years? Eight experts weigh in

The story of long Covid is just beginning, and no one knows how it will play out. Experts from around the world share their insights, questions and fears

The Guardian - US

Biden administration extends COVID public health emergency

The Biden administration says the COVID-19 public health emergency will continue through Jan. 11 as officials brace for a spike in cases this winter

The Independent UK

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'I'm terrified': the end of COVID-19 isolation is not being welcomed by everyone

The last of the remaining public health restrictions against COVID-19 have been dropped.

The Canberra Times

Monkeypox will become endemic without targeted awareness campaign, Government warned

A sexual health charity claims it raised the issue with top public health official but did not recieve a reply

Evening Standard

Public health commissioner: COVID challenges remain, even with relatively low hospitalizations

Kentucky’s public health commissioner says hospitalizations, intensive care admissions, and ventilated patients for COVID are at some of the lowest levels since the beginning of the pandemic.

WEKU

Boris Johnson’s Covid laws took away our rights with flick of a pen. Don’t let that happen again

Ministers ruled by decree for more than two years. That’s not true democracy and it remains a risk, says barrister Adam Wagner

The Guardian - UK

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Charles pays tribute to Malawi’s elimination of disease causing blindness

The World Health Organisation announced a few weeks ago that it had validated Malawi’s elimination of trachoma as a public health issue.

The Independent UK

Ministry kicks off Pfizer jabs for toddlers

The Ministry of Public Health kicked off the first round of Covid-19 vaccinations for the youngest demographic in the country on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Former CMO Tony Holohan appointed to new role with lab 'at forefront of Covid-19 testing in Ireland'

Dr Holohan led Ireland's public health fight against Covid-19 as the head of NPHET

Irish Mirror

Stephen Donnelly publishes winter Covid plan with worrying restrictions update

In the report titled the Strategic Approach for the Management of COVID-19 Preparedness for Autumn/Winter 2022/2023, Chief Medical Officer Professor Breda Smyth said variants of Covid will continue to emerge

Irish Mirror

'Africa on its own': Little help in epidemics, says official

Africa must plan to respond effectively to disease outbreaks without outside help, a top public health official said Wednesday, warning that the continent of 1.3 billion people is “on its own” during pandemics

The Independent UK

'Millions more will die without more action': North East health leaders urge minister to urgently clarify Stop Smoking plans

Public health bosses in our region are concerned by suggestions the Government could ditch a key anti-smoking plan

Chronicle Live

NSW joins Victoria in scrapping mandatory reporting for positive Covid tests

NSW chief health officer urged people to continue registering positive RATs voluntarily, saying it informs the state’s public health response

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Los Angeles Times

How many people died in California's record-breaking heat wave? The state doesn't know

LOS ANGELES — It was the worst California heat wave ever recorded in September — an epic grilling that disabled one of Twitter's main data centers, pushed the power grid to its limit and triggered a succession of weather and safety alerts.

The Conversation

Why food labels showing the exercise needed to burn off calories won't work for everyone

In an effort to tackle the increasing prevalence of obesity, the UK government has introduced a number of public health strategies over the years, including changes to how we label foods. For example, the “traffic light” colour-coding system, which was introduced in 2013, aims to make it easier for consumers…

Chicago Tribune

If you misled others about your COVID status, getting vaccinated or prevention measures, you’re not alone

CHICAGO — During the height of the pandemic, 4 in 10 Americans misled others about their COVID-19 status or their adherence to public health measures designed to prevent the spread of the virus, according to a study published Monday in JAMA Network Open, a journal of the Chicago-based American Medical…

The Hindu

Distribution of nutrition kits to pregnant women to begin in 9 districts

Minister for Health Harish Rao wants improvement in OP services at PHCs

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Wales Online

Wales warned to brace for 'one or more' waves of Covid this winter

Dr Chris Williams, of Public Health Wales, said we could already be at the start of an autumn wave

Irish Mirror

“Rodent droppings were also noted in under stairs structure behind hot hold unit. This structure was open and led to the kitchen”

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway public health chief warns food and fuel poverty could lead to more winter deaths

Valerie White expressed “grave concerns” over growing income inequality fuelling excess mortality in low income households

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: The federal government is failing Americans on food safety when it comes to pork

For decades, independent scientists have been working to expose how the federal government fails to protect citizens from unsafe meat and eggs. Well over 1 million Americans fall ill annually due to salmonella, E. coli and other pathogens in animal products. Now, in a distressing turn of events, the Biden…

The Guardian - UK

Uganda is battling Ebola again – and the world doesn’t have a vaccine

Covid has led to pandemic fatigue, but for both humanitarian and self-interested reasons, global governments must help, says global public health expert Devi Sridhar

The Hindu

10 Kerala labs equipped with Leptospirosis RT-PCR testing facility

Delays in recognising or diagnosing the infection and initiating treatment has been associated with significant mortality

Dublin Live

Irish Water slammed over 'unacceptable' delay in replacing lead pipes

Work had been scheduled to finish in 2026, EPA says as it highlights importance of project to safeguarding public health

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