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Public health errors: Why it's crucial to understand what they are before assessing COVID-19 responses

Joe Vipond, a Canadian emergency room physician who was a strong supporter of masking during the pandemic, said in a speech last year that the slow recognition that COVID-19 is spread by airborne transmission resulted in what is likely “the most egregious public health error in modern history.”

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Childhood pneumonia is surging in many countries – while the germs causing it are known, the effects of co-infections aren't

You may have heard reports about outbreaks of pneumonia affecting children in the Netherlands, Denmark and parts of the US and China, which are higher than usual for this time of year. Parents are keeping a watchful eye on the news, while public health officials monitor the global incidence of…

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Tackling climate change can improve public health in Africa – new report highlights how

African countries can simultaneously address climate change and improve public health by reducing air pollution. In many cases these actions also have other societal, economic, environment or health benefits.

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The transformative benefits of population-level genome sequencing | Explained

A revolutionary shift in genomics tech has enabled population-scale sequencing, leading to unprecedented insights into humans’ genetic diversity. UK's 100K Genome project, deCODE's Icelandic effort, Diversity Human Genome Initiative, AllofUS, 1+ Million Genomes, 3M African Genomes, Emirati genome programme, GenomeAsia, IndiGen, and GenomeIndia - all aim to sequence lakhs of…

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We need resources to fight health impacts of climate crisis, Africans tell Cop28

Continent must have more resilient health systems and local vaccine manufacturing to prevent next pandemic, says public health body

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Boy, 14, poisoned after eating yew tree berries on park stroll

A coroner hit out at the 'illogical' decision not to issue a public health warning about the potentially lethal danger of eating yew tree berries

Evening Standard

Pourakarmikas stage protest

Mysuru civic workers staged a demo to demand regularisation of services. They argued that their work is essential for public health. Former Mayor Narayan led the agitation, and submitted a charter of demands including regularisation of 544 UGD workers, abrogation of outsourcing, health cards, rest rooms, and scholarships.

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‘Disgusting stench’: the Queenslanders fighting for clean, fresh air

Residents say they are ‘sick and tired’ of foul smell that hangs over their Ipswich homes and have called for public health inquiry

The Guardian - AU

World AIDS Day: Know Signs, Stages Of HIV And Steps for Prevention

World AIDS Day targets to address one of the most pressing global public health challenges, which currently has no cure.

Medical Daily

Proposed EPA rules require US cities to replace lead water pipes within 10 years

Strongest overhaul of rules in over three decades will cost billions as Biden administration moves to prevent public health crises

The Guardian - US

Centre trying to snatch Kerala’s gains in health sector: Pinarayi

CM Vijayan accuses Centre of trying to steal credit for Kerala's health sector gains. He says Centre wants to rebrand State's PHCs as 'Ayushman Arogya Mandir'. Kerala has one PHC sub-centre for 1,919 people, one PHC for 12,844 people, one CHC for 47,155 people. State spends ₹10,000 cr annually on…

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Mangaluru based CHD Group to lead global delegation at COP28 in UAE

CHD Group will lead a 7-member delegation of experts from South Asia, Africa and Iran to the blue zone of the high-level meetings, and engage with different stakeholders around the globe in discussions pertaining to public health consequences of climate change, just energy transition, fossil fuel reduction and food security…

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Telangana reports one positive COVID-19 case, officials say nothing to worry

Telangana reported one COVID-19 case on Nov 28. Health Dept. said daily bulletin is routine, with avg. 1-2 cases. Latest bulletin showed 1 positive case, 1 recovery, 4 under isolation, 415 samples tested & 35 reports pending. Union Health Ministry issued letter to review public health & hospital preparedness. Directive…

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Kerala Chief Minister flays Governor for referring seven Bills for Presidential consideration

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for referring seven pending Bills to President for consideration, raising doubts about his respect for Supreme Court. SC was to consider Kerala's plea against Governor for inordinately holding eight Bills. Khan approved Public Health Bill considering its social impact &…

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Umaru Shehu: Nigerian public health giant who played a major role in polio eradication

Professor Emeritus Umaru Shehu, who died on 2 October 2023, was born in Yerwa (Maiduguri), Nigeria, in 1930. Widely regarded as one of the country’s early leaders in public health policy and practice, he was the first public health physician in the northern region and remained active all his life.

Evening Standard

Swine flu: No need to panic, says top scientist as Uk detects first human case of new strain

Experts say public health teams will look for 'sustained human to human transmission'

The Independent UK

New Zealand to repeal flagship generational smoking ban in move slammed by health experts

Public health officials aghast at sudden reversal

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Teenage smoking rates 'incredibly worrying': experts

Though vaping and e-cigarettes have taken over the public health spotlight, experts say the government must continue pushing tobacco legislation.

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IVF treatments find a place in political manifestos

IVF treatments: Finding its way into the Congress’ election manifesto has thus sparked a crucial conversation over the financial, societal, and emotional implications of infertility, and the role of politics in addressing it.

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Closely monitoring outbreak of H9N2, clusters of respiratory illness in children in China, says Health Ministry

India is closely monitoring the outbreak of H9N2 and clusters of respiratory illness in China. India is prepared for any exigencies and has strengthened its health infrastructure. PM-ABHIM and IDSP have rich experience of dealing with challenging health situations during Covid pandemic. India is embarking on 'One Health' approach to…

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Virtual screening of international dementia documentary at NIMHANS fosters a deeper understanding of the neurodegenerative disease

In a public health outreach initiative, the Centre for Brain and Mind (CBM) at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru organised a four-day virtual screening of an international documentary “KEYS BAGS NAMES WORDS”, which sheds light on the intricate challenges posed by dementia, from November…

The Guardian - UK

Breaking the vicious circle of poor housing and poor health

Letter: People in bad housing are at greater risk of illness, which in turn limits their ability to afford a decent home, say Greg Fell and Matt Ashton of the Association of Directors of Public Health

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WHO deliberates strategies to integrate COVID-19 vaccines with routine immunisation

WHO Southeast Asia Region begins workshop to transition from EUA to MA for COVID-19 vaccines. NRA and NCL members, WHO and TGA experts to deliberate key considerations. 3.35B COVID-19 vaccines administered in 10 countries under EUA. WHO roadmap to address public health needs and protect high priority groups.

The Conversation

Pooling multiple models during COVID-19 pandemic provided more reliable projections about an uncertain future

How can anyone decide on the best course of action in a world full of unknowns?

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Governor delaying Bills has become an ‘endemic’, Kerala tells SC

The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on a petition by the State government that he is indefinitely holding back key Bills presented to him for assent.

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