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The WHO says monkeypox is still a global health emergency of concern, despite a 'promising' decline in cases

Despite a promising decline in global cases, the World Health Organization has determined that monkeypox should remain a "public health emergency of international concern". Here's why.

ABC News

When monkeypox reaches rural communities, it collides with strained public health systems

When a case of monkeypox was reported in Nevada’s Humboldt County in August, it was the state’s first detected occurrence of the virus in a rural area. Soon, cases were found in other rural counties — Nye, Lyon, and Elko — posing another hurdle for public health systems that have…

Tribune News Service

Why New Zealand must consider restricting alcohol sponsorship of broadcast sports as part of a wider law reform

For those concerned about the public health impacts of alcohol, the government’s recent policy announcement was perhaps a little “glass half empty” to be cause for outright celebration.

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In A Small Steel Town, A Deadly Smog Event Sparked A Week Of Terror

One of the worst public health disasters in American history affected nearly 14,000 residents.

Zenger

Battling Cholera, Lebanon Gets First Vaccines, and Sharp Words, from France

Lebanon took delivery on Monday of its first vaccines to combat a worsening cholera outbreak - together with sharply worded criticism of the crisis-hit country's crumbling public health infrastructure from donor nation France. By Sunday, cases of cholera - a disease typically spread through contaminated water, food or sewage -…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tuesday briefing: What will a third winter with the coronavirus bring?

In today’s newsletter: New variants, a struggling NHS and approaching flu season suggest a coronavirus surge is still a risk. A public health expert on preparing for what lies ahead

The Guardian - UK

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency in Queensland has ended. Here's what that means

The Public Health Emergency Declaration expired overnight and the laws that made Queensland's Chief Health Officer the most powerful person in the state have been changed. Here's what you need to know.

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When monkeypox comes to rural areas

The monkeypox response in rural areas is hindered by patchy resources and bitter politics

Salon

COVID-19 reshaped the way we buy, prepare and consume food

In early 2020, as province after province in Canada declared public health emergencies, and pandemic restrictions came into force, routine grocery runs changed dramatically.

The Conversation

Battling cholera, Lebanon gets first vaccines, and sharp words, from France

(This Oct. 31 story has been corrected to reflect the source of vaccines as Sanofi's philanthropic arm and not the government, in paragraphs 1 and 6)

Reuters

Who sees what you flush? Wastewater surveillance for public health is on the rise, but a new survey reveals many US adults are still unaware

Flush and forget? Not if you have a toilet that flushes to one of over 3,000 sites around the world where researchers are using wastewater to track SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

The Conversation

Covid shots for young kids not popular outside Bangkok

A heavily promoted campaign offering free Covid-19 vaccinations for children is getting a slow response, with parents showing reluctance.

Bangkok Post

Sunak’s Covid decisions tell us how he might act now. It doesn’t look good for the NHS

His choices as chancellor played a crucial role in the second wave, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Questions abound for China

China has been locked into a zero-Covid policy since early 2020, enforcing aggressive pandemic border controls and implementing public health measures such as mass testing and city lockdowns that have severely affected global supply chains.

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Bangkok Post

Vaping ban fails to do its job

Despite Thailand's ban on e-cigarettes, they are easily available online. Worse, consumers are subject to heavy lobbying from the vaping industry, which spreads disinformation in its bid to end the ban. The government must put a stop to this dirty business.

Salon

Have schools lost the vaping battle?

Despite decades of public health programs, more teens appear to be using nicotine e-cigarettes than ever before

Chicago Tribune

Top health official predicts Chicago will move back to medium risk level for COVID-19 this winter

CHICAGO — Dr. Allison Arwady, the commissioner for the Chicago Department of Public Health, predicted Friday that Chicago will move back into a medium COVID-19 risk level in the coming weeks.

Chicago Sun-Times

Winter’s coming — and so is COVID ‘trouble’ as coronavirus cases rise but vaccine booster rates don’t

“We are not where we need to be as a city, in people getting that fall 2022 booster,” a costumed Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said.

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Reason

Review: The Cat Video Game That Public Health Authoritarians Will Love

Stray began development in 2015, so it's not intended to be an allegory about COVID-19 lockdowns, but it sure seems like one.

The Independent UK

African health official says Ebola in Uganda is under control

Uganda’s Ebola outbreak is under control, a top public health official in Africa said Thursday, noting that local health authorities are doing well in tracing most contacts

Reuters

Africa CDC: Ebola outbreak in Uganda "not getting out of hand"

Africa's top public health body said on Thursday that the Ebola outbreak in Uganda was "not getting out of hand" and that it was still under control, despite an increase in cases that have spread to the capital Kampala.

Los Angeles Times

Monkeypox vaccinations, treatment dramatically slow spread of virus in California

LOS ANGELES — Evidence is continuing to mount that monkeypox vaccinations and treatments are protecting against further spread of the virus, according to Los Angeles County’s public health director.

Evening Standard

Public health bosses launch plan to make London smokefree by 2030

NHS joins forces with MPs and academics to form new tobacco alliance aimed at preventing smoking

The Conversation

COVID and health workers' strike: how Kenya's health services coped in times of crisis

When epidemics break out and public health emergencies are declared, people shy away from seeking care for other conditions. This may seem counter-intuitive at first glance. But it makes sense. Ordinary life is disrupted, so visiting a clinic for a routine checkup becomes harder. People are afraid they’ll contract the…

Evening Standard

Covid pandemic sparks ‘worrying’ rise in deadly fungal infections

The World Health Organisation warned that a lack of knowledge and treatment threatens public health

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