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Bid to lift afternoon alcohol sales ban rejected

A government committee has rejected a proposal to scrap the long-standing ban on sales of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the risk to public health and safety.

Bangkok Post

State, CDC report spike in syphilis cases across KY

The Kentucky Department of Public Health is warning of a rise in syphilis cases throughout the Commonwealth. It’s reporting 2,032 cases from 2020 to 2022, equal to a 77 percent increase in cases during that time period.

WEKU

Heavy metals and E coli: raw sewage at US-Mexico border a ‘public health crisis’

The Tijuana River flows through Mexico and empties off California, carrying pathogens and chemicals and threatening public health

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Victoria’s largest public health service faces criminal charge over Indigenous woman’s hospital death

WorkSafe Victoria has charged Monash Health for allegedly exposing a patient to health and safety risks while in its care

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The Tories have ruined our health. These are the three things Labour must do to repair the damage

Childhood obesity and demoralised NHS staff are among the biggest problems for Keir Starmer, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Bubonic plague detected in Oregon; public health monitoring urged

Learn about the bubonic plague, its transmission, and the importance of a functioning public health system in dealing with diseases carried by animals.

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The Cancer Factory

Too many U.S. workers still suffer and die from exposure to well-known toxic substances, a Texas investigative reporter’s new book says.

Texas Observer

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.

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‘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

AAP

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.

The Hindu

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.

WEKU

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.

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

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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.

The Guardian - US

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

AAP

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.

Newcastle Herald

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

Boost follows years of frustration in nursing ranks over staffing.

Evening Standard

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

The Hindu

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

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