The Latest Breaking News from Public Health

ASHA workers: Women health workers in India, facing challenges of care work, health risks, and systemic neglect

Congressman James Clyburn discusses immigration, coalition challenges, student loan forgiveness, and public health policies in a recent interview.

Unplugged oil and gas wells accelerate climate change, threaten public health and risk hitting taxpayers’ pocketbooks. ProPublica and Capital & Main found that the money set aside to fix the problem falls woefully short of the impending cost.

The loss of life in Gaza is unbearable. At least 29,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed since October 7, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Even if the fighting were to stop today, thousands more could still die due to the public health crisis in the Gaza Strip.

South Korean government issues warning to striking medical interns and residents over proposed increase in medical school admissions, citing public health ...

Learn about the WHO's warning on high global measles risk and the importance of vaccination to prevent outbreaks and protect public health.

The National Alcohol Beverage Policy Committee will set up a panel to study the proposal to extend alcohol sales hours, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said.

Medical professionals are often unaware of the relevant research on the relative risks of tobacco products, and that can matter for public health.

While the overall funding for the health sector remains the same as last year at 4% (₹15,145 crore) of the total Budget, the focus this time is only on upgrading public health infrastructure, strengthening lab services, and establishing critical care hubs in every district. 

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah proposes a spice park and public health laboratory, but disappoints coffee growers with lack of response.

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.